I may have mentioned I’m somewhat of a lunatic when it comes
to lunar events. We’re due for a full Harvest moon (my favorite!) this coming
Tuesday! The event is also called a Corn moon because farmers (including
Indians) take full advantage of all that extra light to harvest their crops ahead of
the Autumn equinox. I’m so excited (you’d think I’d grown out of this by now –
ha!) I’ve decided to do this second Battle of The Bands with the moon in mind.
I bet at least two, maybe three moon songs just went through your thoughts ;-)
I’ll also bet it wasn’t either of the songs I’ve chosen for your keen
consideration today.
Just a note:
We’re also due for a partial eclipse – wouldn’t ya just know it? – on Wednesday,
so get your moon gazing in early, just in case.
On this day
in 1965 Ford Motor Company began offering factory-installed 8-Track Tape Players in Thunderbirds, Mustangs
and Lincolns. You could purchase your favorite music tapes at your local Auto
Parts store! However, later that year 8-track tape roadkill became an issue
when the players had a tendency to chew up the tapes causing frustrated music
lovers to toss the tangled ribbons out of their car windows. Home 8-track
equipment was still a year away.
Getting back to the moon…Doesn’t it seem like everyone’s
going?
Once upon a time, long-time lead singer of Styx, Dennis DeYoung may have read my mind and tossed my thoughts right into some of his awesome songwriting. Especially with this 1984 chart-topper set in my neck of the woods: Desert Moon
Ten years later, Concrete Blonde seemed to be on the same wavelength in a different locale: under a Mexican Moon
So, which one suits your fancy? Right now, I am firmly on
the proverbial fence!
See you on or about the first day of Autumn ;-)
