The Useless Critic 2.0

It’s not the first time this name or this song has appeared on The UC, but today the world lost Donna Summer. The 63 year old singer was found dead earlier this morning. I used to say this song was my anthem for summer, and not just because of her name, but because of the energy. Energy is exactly the way to put it. Donna Summer’s music was known for her energy, vivacity, and of course sensuality. RIP Donna. Thank you for all the Notes. Questions for You: What is your anthem for summer?

and there's been a big buzz over it, as usual. Alice Cooper, Bon Jovi, Donna Summer and Neil Diamond are among the names being tossed around. I'd say they all have a very good chance. Donna Summer- I mean, "I Feel Love," Jesus! you know what's funny? the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is in Cleveland yet the concert is in NYC. bah. now, if I ran things, which like I've said before I SHOULD here would be the only nominees this year: (keep note, that's my Halloween costume) and YES. so until the Rock Hall realizes this, null and void, my friends, null and void. AL-STYLE QUESTION: WHO DO YOU WANT IN A MUSEUM IN CLEVELAND?

So there has been some talk about posting Mid-Summer Mixes. Here is mine, just for the heck of it. This is a short list. I’ll start with some early summer Music. The Offspring-Want You Bad This is the song I think about for the beginning of Summer. Moving onward….. Donna Summer—She Works Hard for the Money I’ve posted about this song before. I used to hear this song as a jingle all the time, but it is engrained in my mind as a Childhood Memory of Midsummer. The Tornadoes- Bustin’ Surfboards Anything by the Tornadoes really feels like Summer, just like MJ and those Ball Park commercials. And James-Laid (American Pie nostalgia) This is my song for the end of summer. I was going to add LA Baby from the “Jonas Brothers,” but then I really did not feel like it. It’s weird how that happens sometimes. QATFYG: Any posters want to publish their midsummer mixes? And to seal this with my signature, Since I like Bass Instruments so much Here is a Russian Bass Balalaika soloist. They need more vids...