Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Published on Feb 18, 2015
"Pancho and Lefty" is a song written by country singer and songwriter Townes Van Zandt. Often considered his "most enduring and well-known song," Van Zandt first recorded it for his 1972 album, The Late Great Townes Van Zandt. Emmylou Harris then covered the song for her 1977 album, Luxury Liner. Also in 1977, Hoyt Axton recorded it on his album Snowblind Friend. The song became a number one country hit in 1983 when Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson adopted it as the title track of their duet album Pancho & Lefty. Steve Earle performs the song on his 2009 album Townes, which consists of songs written by van Zandt, Earle's friend and mentor. Members of the Western Writers of America chose it as one of the Top 100 Western songs of all time.

Thanks to Schlagerfabrikken.

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

Jeb Bush: “I Am My Own Man” on Foreign Policy
Although, he admits, invading Iraq does run in the family.

Reason Pot Gives People the Munchies: Cannabinoids Activate Pro-Opiomelanocortin Neurons
Pro-opiomelanocortin neurons are the main ingredient in Cheetos.

Hell Freezes Over
Recent arrivals able to walk across River Styx.

Baseball to Speed Up Play This Year
But plan to call it “Baseball on Steroids” has been shelved.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Thanks to Rare Tracks.

Bonus Emmylou!

Thanks to Cherry Mansata.

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

Wisconsin Gov. Walker Dodges Question About Evolution
But cops to Earth going around the sun.

Netflix Launches $7.99 a Month Service in Cuba
Hoping Cubans will want to pay one third of their monthly income to binge-watch “House of Cards.”

More Than 202,000 People Have Applied For One-Way Ticket to Mars
Most of them to get out of jury duty.

Drone That Intercepts Other Drones Undergoes Testing
By Wham-O.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Tune by Chris Hillman and Gram Parsons.

Thanks to Michael Martins.

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

Calls Renewed for Release of Withheld Parts of Investigation Linking Saudis With 9/11
Now that we have enough oil.

Rand Paul Gets His Measles Vaccination
Develops autism.

Two Thirds of Americans Dissatisfied With Wealth Distribution
Includes richest .1%, who want more.

Study: Conservatives Die Sooner Than Liberals
Usually from gout.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Published on Feb 4, 2015
From Mother Maybelle Tribute concert 1979

Thanks to 1000Magicians, UK.

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

Koch Brothers to Spend $900 Million on 2016 Campaign
While expecting nothing more in return than control of all three branches of the government.

Indiana Gov. Pence Decides Against Establishing State-Run News Outlet
Internment camps, martial law still on the table.

Most People, Including 51% Of Republicans, Want Action On Climate Change
Even those who think it's a hoax want action.

Alabama School Suggests Kids Hurl Canned Goods at Intruders
Nothing stops a homicidal maniac with an AK-47 like Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup.

The stupid, it burns...

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Thanks to NotGeneWatsonSongs.

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

IOWA: GOP HOPEFULS MAKE EARLY APPEARANCE AT NO CHANCE SUMMIT
Donald Trump, Sarah Palin, Mike Huckabee, Rick Perry, Carly Fiorina, Chris Christie, Dr. Ben Carson, Newt Gingrich all speak at event held for candidates with no chance of being nominated.

New Saudi King Promises Continuity
Harems, floggings, beheadings will continue.

1 in 4 Americans Believe God Will Decide Super Bowl
He decided two months ago and is just waiting to see the spread.

Study: Planet in Danger Zone After Crossing Four of Nine Environmental Boundaries
It's too hot, too wet, too dirty and too loud.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Published on Jan 18, 2015
Originally recorded by Fat City for their 1972 LP Welcome To Fat City and then by
Starland Vocal Band for their 1977 LP

From her 4-disc/1 DVD album Songbird.

Thanks to starlandandmore69.

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

From the "Latest Headlines" crawl:

Birthers, truthers, climate change deniers, Creationists, Originalists, fundamentalists, white supremacists confer at GOP retreat

OBAMA SEEKS TAX HIKE ON WEALTHY TO PAY FOR CUT TO MIDDLE CLASS
Or, as conservatives call it, grounds for impeachment.

Man Arrested for Wanting To Blow Up Capitol
Got idea from House Republicans.

Supreme Court to Rule on Same-Sex Marriage
Will decide if gays have same rights as corporations.

Plummeting Price of Oil a Catastrophe for Russia
President Putin forced to sell his Super Bowl ring.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

A whole set at the Opry!

Published on Jan 11, 2015
Beschreibung

Thanks to Nashville Helemute.

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

From the "Latest Headlines" crawl:

Study: New York safer without cops

Jobs Rise, Wages Fall in December
Translation: more people have lousy jobs.

Magic Mushrooms Found in Queen Elizabeth's Garden
“I don't know nothin',” says the Queen.

NCAA to Assist Players' Families With Travel Expenses to Championship Game
And hope families keep mouths shut regarding billions players bring in while getting paid nothing.

REMINDER
You're just one embarrassing blunder away from being an Internet sensation.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

I remember seeing Rose Maddox on Town Hall Party back in the '50's. I met her once, at the Father's Day Bluegrass Festival.

John Jorgensen was also in The Desert Rose Band.

Emmylou Harris believes Maddox has never received the recognition she deserves, in part because of what Harris calls a reluctance in American society to celebrate the value of white country and roots music.[11] Dolly Parton also credits Maddox as an early influence.[12] Laura Cantrell's song "California Rose" was written in memory of Maddox.

Thanks to Rare Tracks.

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

114th Congress Begins Work This Week
First order of business: table everything until the 115th Congress.

Whew! That's a relief...

Dozens of New State Laws Go Into Effect
In some states you can now openly carry a gun at your higher minimum wage job while smoking a reefer.

Preparing to Run, Jeb Bush Resigns From All Board Memberships
Also Trilateral Commission, Illuminati, membership at Spearmint Rhino gentlemen’s club.

Temporary resignations, I'm sure. He can sign back up after Hillary kicks his ass.

HarperCollins Omits Israel in Atlases Sold in Middle East
Atlases sold in Israel omit every surrounding country.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

From 1983.

Thanks to 1000Magicians, UK. Thanks again, Laurie.

Oh. the irony...

Ironic Times

New York Times Calls for Prosecution of Dick Cheney
With a thorough trial, a fair decision and a speedy execution.

Then we'll do lunch...

Related: Regulations for Pissing on Cheney’s Grave Announced

Dish Network Drops Fox News
Now Dish subscribers will never find out what really happened in Benghazi.

Starting Next Year, Dutch Bankers Must Swear to Uphold Banker's “Hippocratic Oath”
Or get jobs in U.S.

Happy New Year!

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

"Best Emmylou Harris concert ever"

Thans to Larry Musicman.

Oh, the irony...

Oops. Ironic Times

SONY HIT BY NEO -NAZI HACKERS
Studio pulls several Three Stooges shorts
from syndication.

Amazon Unveils Prime Now, Promising One-Hour Delivery
In case of fire, you can have fire extinguisher delivered before fire department arrives.

Robot Flies to Germany as Airline Passenger
Complains of delays, inadequate legroom, rude service; will return by ship.

Kim Jong Un Surrounded by An Adoring Crowd
Everyone hoping to get close enough to grab a piece of his sandwich.