Song of the Day: '(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction' by Devo

Happened to see a special about new wave music on Axios the other night -- and it focused heavily on Devo, who were definitely pioneers of the genre. (This Rolling Stones cover always made me smile.) Having been a new wave geek since I was a teen, though, I must say I've met my share of Depeche Mode maniacs and obsessed Duranies. And I've met Lauper lunatics and fellow Blondies. I even knew sisters who were "saving" themselves for Nick Beggs of KajaGooGoo!. But  I've never come across someone whose favorite band was the boys from Akron. Leave me a comment if I'm wrong about this -- and some pointers are always welcome, too. 

 

Song of the Day: 'Girl U Want' by Devo

As a casual Devo fan, I would like to thank Brooklyn Vegan for alerting me to the song "Girl U Want" -- and these Devo coronavirus face shields! But do they have them in purple?

Order HERE.

Song of the Day: 'That's Good' by Devo

In memory of Bob Casale, who died Monday. "His sudden death from conditions that lead to heart failure came as a total shock to us all, wrote Devo founder Gerald Casale on the band's Facebook wall.

Whip It to Shreds

 A photo of Debbie Harry and Devo that even I have never seen before!

That's Good!

 OK, so I'm nine episodes into "Square Pegs" and I'd say it holds up quite well, missing music or not. Just watched Muffy Tepperman's hilarious New Wave bat mitzvah -- she got Devo to play! -- and in my noodle-kugel state of mind couldn't help wondering who I'd have had perform at mine, if I'd have been one of the chosen ones. Since I turned 13 in 1980, Blondie is the obvious choice. But since they were probably too busy, I'm thinking Blue Angel, the Buggles, X, OMD or the (just-about-to-make-it-big) Pretenders would be my best bets. When and who for you?!

Whip It to Shreds!

Great promo for a brilliantly conceived double bill! For dates and tickets, go HERE.

 She is not man, she is Debbie

Freedom of Choice

If you had told me 30 years ago that I would stop going to Blondie concerts because they were touring TOO MUCH, I'd have looked at you like you had arrow through your head. But once you've got the touring machine well-oiled -- and Social Security looms -- I guess they figure they might as well keep it going. This time around Debbie and the boys will tour with seminal New Wavers and old pals Devo, whose work I've always respected but whose albums I never bought. (Hey, it beats that New Cars smell!)

So far, only West Coast dates have been announced. But I might actually have to go if Debbie does Devo's spasmodic "Come Back Jonee," like she did while hosting "Saturday Night Live" back in '81. It's not like anyone's forcing me to go, but with my childhood idols dropping likes flies, it probably makes sense to enjoy 'em while I can.

Deborah Harry - Come Back Jonee by devomk