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One of the few songs covered by Johnny Cash that I still associate with its original writer. This song was worth the hangover...

I may be alone in this, but his version is my favourite:

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My favourite Steve Earle song (against heavy competition.) He played this the last time I saw him in Halifax, which was very exicting!

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Steve Earle sings tells a story about his great early teachers, books they introduced him to, and the Third Crusade, then sings "Jerusalem." It’s a long video but a wonderful song. (Song begins at 6:35.)

Clip from a British series called Spitfire Ace, in which contestants compete to be the one trained in a Spitfire. This clip features one of the modern-day instructors in a modified two-seat Spit trainer (which they didn't have in the old days--it was all solo, all the time) flying with a Battle Of Britain veteran in the rear seat ( Read more... )

... which I have placed on hold at the public library. For now, a little promo clip featuring Squadron Leader Wellum's thoughts on the film:

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Haven't seen the movie. May not see the movie. Love the clip anyway!

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This little clip is especially funny if you follow Formula 1, but I think it's pretty funny even if you don't.

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So Saturday was the Belmont Stakes, and Sunday was the Canadian Grand Prix. By now everyone has heard about California Chrome's owner going off on a rant when his horse didn't win the Triple Crown. And by now most of us have probably heard that sense prevailed and he apologized (in print at least it looked like a thorough and handsome apology, so ( Read more... )