Another one of my favorite teen doo wop songs: 'Spare Time' by Ginger and The Snaps, apparently released by Titan in 1961 on 7" 45 RPM vinyl. This apparently rare track floats around in obscure corners of the Internet with the artist (mis)labeled as Ginger & The Safaris as well. The original record is worth…
The Courage To Live Life
Just yesterday, I met two interesting people who I felt were truly courageous in their pursuit of their dreams. I met the first one when I left a Midtown office building. This black woman with a London accent complimented me on my outfit. "Love the shoes," she said with enthusiasm, "love the modern fit of…
The Effect of Losing Existential Angst In Writing My Novel
My novel, as I envision it, is a Bildungsroman structured after the pastoral elegy. It is a portrait of the curious condition of urban loneliness and contains undercurrents of faith. The novel follows Mark, a young salesman who makes barely enough money to purchase bespoke suits. He is anachronistically old-fashioned in a modern world, and…
Eileen Rodgers – Careful, Careful (Handle Me With Care) [Lyrics]
Kiss me a kiss Oh just a little closer like this I love you so be careful, careful Handle me with care Squeeze me a squeeze Oh me oh my I'm weak in the knees Oh darling please be careful, careful Handle me with care Keep me by your side Never let me go Stay…
Sal Mineo – I Will Never Be Myself [Lyrics]
Never never never Never never never Never never never Never never never I can't pretend that I'm glad we're apart I can't pretend 'cause you're still in my heart Though I still smilenowand then I'll never be myself again You wore my ring for the whole world to see You had your fling, made a…
