Song of the Day: 'New Rose' by Rachel Sweet

I guess every writer finds himself saying, "How did I not write this" at some point or another. But a New York Times piece about "12 forgotten songs by women-led New Wave bands" -- featuring Josie Cotton, Holly and the Italians and the Waitresses? Seriously, how did I NOT write this?!!!! Best part: I've recently been on a Rachel Sweet kick -- someone I haven't given my full attention despite loving "Voo Doo" and her theme for John Waters's "Hairspray" -- so this confirmed I'm totally on the right track. Read HERE.

Former Spin magazine editor in chief Doug Brod writes:

On her second album, released when she was just 17, this Midwestern squeaker and howler convincingly covers the Damned’s 1976 classic about the glory of the burgeoning British punk movement. Strangely, her version replaces the signature slashing opening riff, as she employs her Ronnie Spector-ish pipes to make the song all her own. Perhaps even stranger, after leaving the music business Sweet went on to write and produce TV sitcoms, including “2 Broke Girls” and “The Goldbergs.”

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Click HERE to find out what Rachael has in common with Jenna Elfman, Katey Sagal and Madonna.

Song of the Day: 'Hairspray' by Rachel Sweet

  Anyone remember this one? Just one of the many great songs on the "Hairspray" soundtrack. (Can you hear Debbie Harry in the opening?) Reminds me of going to see the film with Debra and Greg on my 21st birthday, then having lunch at AZ88 in Scottsdale!

News From the Real Estalker

It;s a veritable Who's Who of People Kenneth Loves over on the Real Estalker, so I thought I'd share with you some of my findings. Who could possibly afford Cher's Malibu spread? Where might Ruth Buzzi be moving? And who knew Rachael Sweet was worth sooooo much?! Stay tuned ...

Cher slept HERE.
Ruth Buzzi slept HERE.
Rachel Sweet slept HERE.
Jason Statham slept HERE.
Olivia Newton-John's new digs HERE.