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* Soundgarden…

I stole a thousand beggars’ change
And gave it to the rich

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jun 12, 15 @ 7:49 am

Comments

Just like the song chosen at the end of “The Sopranos” every episode, Rich’s musical musical choices just round off the edges.

What will today bring?

Great choice

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 12, 15 @ 8:14 am
Cornell has one of, if not the, best rock voices out there. IMO

Comment by Nick Danger Friday, Jun 12, 15 @ 8:20 am
Although they said this song is about attempting to be normal, it seems depressing to me. I guess this ties into Illinois politics.

Comment by The Colossus of Roads Friday, Jun 12, 15 @ 8:26 am
Well-played Mr. Miller, well-played. Using Soundgarden, you conceptualized the core of the debate over the mass of Illinois’ discontent. Both parties placing these sins on the other…

Comment by Reformed Public Servant Friday, Jun 12, 15 @ 8:28 am
Awesome choice, timely lyrics, now I’m dreading the arrival of the Black Hole Sun to come July 1.

Comment by AC Friday, Jun 12, 15 @ 8:38 am
Nice tunes
BTW the morning lite also helped Rep. Kay (IL’s smartest rep) report his Rauner rental payment —$8K. Why he got tier cash is really a mistake. The number of GOPies who have not disclosed the Rauner rental checks is “most”
Guessin’ they are holding out for the Brauer/Rosenthal payment schedule

Comment by Anonin' Friday, Jun 12, 15 @ 8:40 am
2 members of Soundgarden grew up in Park Forest, IL…Kim Thayil (whose mom was a teacher and still lives in the area)and Hiro Yamamoto.

Comment by Six Degrees of Separation Friday, Jun 12, 15 @ 8:50 am
Liked it, but didn’t love it. You got any Captain and Tennille in that collection of yours? lol

Comment by A guy Friday, Jun 12, 15 @ 9:02 am
I helped a buddy and pay my membership to his small metal gym while I was in school and this album brings back fantastic memories of lifting, learning and loving.

Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Jun 12, 15 @ 9:02 am
Nice! Saw those guys a few times during the grunge era. Good shows.

Comment by vise77 Friday, Jun 12, 15 @ 9:03 am
Excellent choice as always, Rich. Superunknown is a brilliant album. Perfect for our current state of affairs.

Comment by Casual Reader Friday, Jun 12, 15 @ 9:06 am
“I should have stayed in bed.”

It’s a feeling I’ve had a lot lately.

lol

Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Jun 12, 15 @ 9:23 am
I know this is way off topic, but how about a discussion of dramatically increasing both the tax rate and the personal exemption? I saw that idea in a letter to the editor on your news feed and I rather like the idea even though it will increase my taxes a little, it seems like a good way to get around the constitutional amendment and increase revenues much more quickly.

Comment by A Jack Friday, Jun 12, 15 @ 9:25 am
Well, I don’t mind stealing bread
From the mouths of decadents.
But I can’t feed on the powerless
When my cup’s already overfilled.

┈ Chris Cornell
https://youtu.be/VUb450Alpps

– MrJM

Comment by MrJM Friday, Jun 12, 15 @ 9:59 am
“The words you say never seem to live up to the ones inside your head….”

Comment by Vote Quimby! Friday, Jun 12, 15 @ 1:45 pm