West of The West » The 70’s were cooler

The ’70s Were Cooler: Nick Lowe 1978

renosepulveda — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:34:01 +0000

The Jesus of cool and June Carter-Cash’s daughter get hitched!

The 70’s Were Cooler: Emmylou Harris

renosepulveda — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:55:07 +0000

BFFs backstage

One of these days I might be able to write my definitive Emmylou Harris essay, but for now I’m enjoying the research too much.

Delaney and Bonnie and Friends 1970

renosepulveda — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:46:57 +0000

Everything the Manson Family could have been if it weren’t for all those murders and all.

Dr. Feelgood 1975

renosepulveda — Sat, 30 May 2009 21:48:29 +0000

This video reminds me of that ancient proverb “All women are just two or three drinks away from being lesbians.” Two or three drinks and and some jack-hammer guitar courtesy Wilco Johnson.

Mink DeVille 1977

renosepulveda — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:55:09 +0000

Can you even imagine a band this cool on your radio nowadays?