Playlist from afar (Thanks, Erik!)
Hey gang, I just received the following playlist, which is the very definition of badass. I was in a lousy mood this morning, but this sucker changed things quick. Crank it up!
Hey, I'm just writing to see if you could post this on your summer playlist blog comments. I'm in Afghanistan right now and the block the Army has on our computers won't let us post things on message boards or anything like that. If you can't, its no big deal. I just thought it would be cool!
I love reading your blog, which I check every morning for my pop culture update from the real world. (I went to school at UT and graduated last spring and am going through Tampa withdrawls on a daily basis!) Thanks and keep up the good work man!
1) Atmosphere, the Minneapolis rap duo, "Sunshine," from the EP "Sad Clown, Bad Summer #9." It's a great song to bump after those long summer nights. (If you listen to it, you'll know what I mean. You should listen to Atmosphere's new CD, its the best, out right now!)
2) Sublime's "Santeria" is a song I always hear at the beach and should be included.
3) The Who's "Baba O'Riley" is a song that makes me think about all those wasted summer days that I miss so much now.
4) Dr. Dre and Snoop, "Ain't Nuthin but a G Thang," A classic BBQ song and riding with the boys with the top chopped off!
5) The Tams, "Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy." If it's summer in the Carolinas, it's Shag music! Anytime I here this, it reminds me of dancing on the Pier at Myrtle Beach, SC!!
Erik Strange
2LT, AG
TF Bayonet Strength Manager
FOB Fenty
Sean Daly is the pop music critic for the St. Petersburg Times. His CD collection -- from Journey to Dylan, Prince to U2, Public Enemy to Stan Getz -- is much bigger and better than yours.
THAT, my friend is so incredibly awesome! Erik, if you're reading this I have to say, "You rock! Thanks for the sacrifices you're making to defend our freedom. Excellent playlist."
Posted by: Marissa | May 28, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Baba O`riley from The Who.Great pick.
Posted by: Miguel | May 28, 2008 at 02:03 PM
Erik, God Bless you and the sacrifice that you are making. Just wanted to let you know that we appreciate it!
Posted by: sparky | May 28, 2008 at 02:19 PM
Erik,
Inspired choices from an inspirational source.
I've sent a number of my Seabees to PRTs in Afghanistan, and have another leaving in two weeks, and they all talk about the importance of staying connected with the "real world". And if "Pop Life" is part of your connection, then I'm proud to be a small piece of it.
From one man in uniform to another: Be safe, be smart, be careful and most importantly, be where the NCO tells you to be.
J. M. Johnston
CDR, CEC, USN
Posted by: Jeff in Cuba | May 28, 2008 at 03:09 PM
Erik, love your list. Am adding these tunes to my own Summer '08 playlist -- Atmosphere is one of those New To Me groups, which I always dig.
And let me just echo all the sentiments expressed here... thank you for doing what you do.
Posted by: jane | May 28, 2008 at 03:35 PM
Thanks Erik. You'll make summer more memorable this year.
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