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by Ha' Penny Millionaire
Mon Feb 28, 2005 11:07 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Music for your funeral
Replies: 37
Views: 25299

Fun topic:

INTO THE WEST (from The Return of the King) .

Must be performed by Annie Lennox, though, or no dice.
by Ha' Penny Millionaire
Sat Aug 28, 2004 7:35 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: What do you do?
Replies: 64
Views: 47768

Trial lawyer. I stand accused!
by Ha' Penny Millionaire
Thu Apr 29, 2004 7:27 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: The ten best Electric guitars
Replies: 11
Views: 10910

Ha' Penny Millionaire

Mine's a Fender Jazzmaster. Chimey and rich tones.
by Ha' Penny Millionaire
Sat Jan 31, 2004 9:24 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Squeeze on VH1 Bands Reunited
Replies: 34
Views: 25824

Disappointing, but not really surprising. As those of us on the board (and I've been away a long time) know, Squeeze does not really fit into the show's format of one-hit-wonders. In my view, Squeeze is one of the best groups of the past 25 years, along with XTC. I am confident that they will one da...
by Ha' Penny Millionaire
Mon Oct 20, 2003 2:05 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: The Matrix
Replies: 25
Views: 19539

The first film was entertaining, with an interesting story. As for "Reloaded" (which I saw for the first time last Friday night), I leave you with one word: Thunderdome.
by Ha' Penny Millionaire
Wed Oct 08, 2003 9:19 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: The age gap
Replies: 66
Views: 50928

"39 going 17."
by Ha' Penny Millionaire
Wed Oct 08, 2003 6:11 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Arnie offical CA groper
Replies: 7
Views: 7491

Der Gropenfuhrer.
by Ha' Penny Millionaire
Sun Oct 05, 2003 6:52 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Is the tribute CD a dead concept?
Replies: 17
Views: 16151

Branst, I promised a cover of "Party Girl," and have not yet delivered. Since we're both in Omaha, perhaps we could collaborate. I don't have ProTools or any such like, so I'm somewhat technologically handicapped.
by Ha' Penny Millionaire
Fri Oct 03, 2003 8:25 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Slate review of NORTH
Replies: 1
Views: 3874

Slate review of NORTH

From Slate: Elvis Costello, Crooner On his new album, the angry rocker turns into a lovelorn balladeer. By Elena Passarello Posted Thursday, October 2, 2003, at 1:50 PM PT The softer side of Elvis "A voice contains many precious things," croons Elvis Costello in the middle of his new album...
by Ha' Penny Millionaire
Thu Oct 02, 2003 11:26 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Limbaugh
Replies: 59
Views: 42678

Limbaugh

While I disagree with virtually everything this overpaid windbag spews, I hope for his sake that the allegations concerning Oxycontin/painkiller addiction are untrue. In my law practice, I have seen many, many people end up addicted to these products. Vicious stuff.
by Ha' Penny Millionaire
Wed Oct 01, 2003 7:33 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Top 5 English and Irish Beers - Top 5 Mexican Beers
Replies: 12
Views: 12941

One need venture no further than Guinness Extra Stout.
by Ha' Penny Millionaire
Wed Sep 24, 2003 9:01 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Punch The Clock reissue
Replies: 31
Views: 27793

I hope all EC fans read this thread. As I have previously contended, PTC is one of EC's most worthy pop efforts. It is a product of its time, but is a great listen from beginning to end. I agree that the bonus disc is outstanding -- Clive Langer's production drained much of the pure pop beauty from ...
by Ha' Penny Millionaire
Wed Sep 24, 2003 3:07 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Faux News Channel review of NORTH
Replies: 2
Views: 5410

Faux News Channel review of NORTH

They distort. You comply.
by Ha' Penny Millionaire
Wed Sep 24, 2003 2:59 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Recent CD Purchases
Replies: 2208
Views: 1438993

Bowie/Reality
by Ha' Penny Millionaire
Fri Sep 19, 2003 8:18 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: The Official "I Have North" Thread...
Replies: 90
Views: 67130

I got a promo of NORTH last night from an old friend in the music industry. Still sealed; etc. Being the nice guy that I am, I dropped it off at a friend's house as a gift for him and his wife (they discovered EC's music together about five years ago). I guess you could say "I HAD North." ...
by Ha' Penny Millionaire
Wed Sep 17, 2003 10:25 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Supply Side Jesus
Replies: 4
Views: 5382

I bought Lies the day it came out in Omaha. I devoured it that same afternoon/evening. It is hilarious, insightful and made me sad over the state of the U.S.'s "media." In my view, the First Amendment's guarantee of freedom of the press is the most powerful check on government abuse of pow...
by Ha' Penny Millionaire
Sun Sep 14, 2003 5:07 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: hands up if you have the latest re-issues
Replies: 18
Views: 19949

Branst, I'm a Midtown denizen. Whence comest thou?
by Ha' Penny Millionaire
Sat Sep 13, 2003 6:53 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: hands up if you have the latest re-issues
Replies: 18
Views: 19949

Got all three in Omaha on Tuesday. Hey, Branst, we're neighbors.

I'm very mpressed with the PTC bonus disc. The demos are just great! More later.
by Ha' Penny Millionaire
Fri Aug 15, 2003 7:47 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Will Elvis take up the site again?
Replies: 35
Views: 35439

Rope, here is the ha' penny analysis. Elvis wants to be a songwriter (with a capital "S") in the Carole King/Burt Bacharach/Leiber-Stoller/McCartney-Lennon/George-Ira Gershwin vein. Each of these writers produced a body of work that is universally considered classic in the pop medium, tran...
by Ha' Penny Millionaire
Fri Aug 15, 2003 6:16 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Will Elvis take up the site again?
Replies: 35
Views: 35439

Gilli, I have been a fan since 1978, and have always believed your observation to be true. My view is that, unlike a typical "pop" artist, whose continued success depends on his/her relationship with the fans, Elvis focuses on his relationship with the music. Having said that, I also belie...
by Ha' Penny Millionaire
Wed Aug 13, 2003 8:05 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Fake Band Names
Replies: 19
Views: 20792

Here are two blasts from my past:

Ringo Sings

Fuckle
by Ha' Penny Millionaire
Fri Aug 01, 2003 8:15 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Gay unions
Replies: 64
Views: 55025

Ha' Penny Millionaire

A very dear friend of mine, who happens to be an apolitical lesbian, had this to say after the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling decriminalizing same-sex sodomy: "If the conservative right wing really wants to end gay sex, it ought to legalize gay marriage."

Later.
by Ha' Penny Millionaire
Fri Jul 25, 2003 6:41 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Woulda Loved To See Them Live - Top 5
Replies: 20
Views: 19727

Minutemen

Led Zep (circa 1970-77)

Pretenders (Original line-up)

The Beatles

Buddy Holly and the Crickets
by Ha' Penny Millionaire
Wed Jun 25, 2003 8:29 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: First Record you bought
Replies: 57
Views: 66682

1972 - "White Album" by the Beatles. I was in second grade. I saved change for six months to accumulate the loot. I don't really remember why, but I just had a compulsion to own it. I think my parents were horrified, because their Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass from then on shared time ...