Eoin Butler: writer, journalist and Mayoman of the Year
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Crippled Inside (1971)
He may have been crippled inside, but he sure knew some interesting people: Tariq Ali, Miles Davis, Jack Nicholson, Andy Warhol. This is from the documentary (it’s on YouTube!) Gimme Some Truth. Happy birthday, John!
THE TOP TEN SONGS PEOPLE WROTE ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE
10. I’m Satisfied With You by Hank Williams
Although barely literate, and entirely degenerate, Hank Williams remains one of the most adroit lyricists in the history of popular music. He was, after all, the man who wrote masterpieces like You Win Again and Your Cheatin’ Heart. Its probably safe, therefore, to assume that he was aware of the tightrope he was walking with the song I’m Satisfied With You. Read the rest of this article here.
JEALOUS GUY (1971)
As much as I love this song, I gotta admit “I didn’t mean to hurt you” is one of the lamest excuses of all time. I should know, I’ve probably used it a hundred times to a hundred people. It’s not until someone uses it on you, though, that you realise how idiotic it is. Read the rest of this entry »