And The Song Goes

Has it really been a month since I posted? Let's play catch up.

I'm a sucker for nostalgia. So when I heard a bunch of bands would be covering songs by The Muppets on a new album, I was beyond giddy.

Sadly, however, the results are underwhelming. The album isn't terrible, but nothing really sticks out. It makes me long to remember listening to the originals. Listen for yourself here.

With that said, I thoroughly enjoyed the video for OK GO's rendition of The Muppet Show Theme song. Check it out:




Other than The Muppets, one of my favorites - Secret Agent 23 Skidoo - debuted a new single yesterday and you can now download it for free. It's the perfect back to school song. Listen. Download. Share. Repeat.


Also, 'Wild Thing' writer Chip Taylor has a new album come out that he recorded with his grandkids. I'd suggest giving 'Golden Kids Rules' a listen. The album will be released in October.



For those of you who use Spotify, check out the current playlist I listen to in the car with my daughter. Check out the playlist here.

Next up, congrats to Living Lake Country reporter JR Radcliffe, who will be entering the world of parenthood in a couple of months.

In adult music, I can't get enough of MyNameIsJohnMichael. You can get two free songs for the cost of an e-mail right here. Do it. You won't regret it.

And finally, be sure to pick up a copy of the September issue of metroparent magazine to read my feature story on the kids movies that will be playing at the Milwaukee Film Festival next month.

Phew, what did I miss? Next week I have a boatload of reviews on a ton of music, books and DVDs I've received during the past couple of months including lots of giveaways. Stay tuned!

And The Song Goes
Hey mom, get off of the phone mom
Stop typing that text mom
Why can't you just talk to me intead of picking up mom
That incoming call, mom?

As we hit the holiday weekend, lots of people will be out traveling. Here is a friendly reminder from your kids, to put the phone down, pay attention to the road and talk to them instead.

The song comes from Jamie Broza's latest album, I Want A Dog! Check out the video:



For more info go to http://goodmoodrecords.com/

Full Lyrics:

Hey mom
Get off of the phone mom
Stop typing that text mom
Why can't you just talk to me intead of picking up mom
That incoming call, mom?
Turn that phone off, while your driving me
Turn that phone off, while your driving me

Each day I get out of school
Wait outside for mom
Pretty soon she drives up in her car
I jump inside and tell her all about
My busy day but then I look up,
She's heard nothing, so I say "Hey Dude, that's so rude"

Hey mom
Get off of the phone mom
Stop typing that text mom
Why can't you just talk to me intead of picking up mom
That incoming call, mom?
Turn that phone off, while your driving me
Turn that phone off, while your driving me

I play on my school's soccer team
After school each day
We practice or sometimes have a game
Yesterday I broke away and scored the winning goal
But when I looked up,
Dad had missed it, so I had to shout, "Time Out!"

Hey dad
Get off of the phone dad
Stop typing that text dad
Why can't you just talk to me intead of picking up mom
That incoming call, dad?
Turn that phone off, while your driving me
Turn that phone off, while your driving me

One time we were in the car
Heading for New York
For my birthday, we would see a show
My dad was on the phone, talking to his boss, about a deal
When we almost got hit! By a truck! But he Missed!
What luck! Holy Smokes! So I threw a fit, “That's it!”

Hey dad (AND MOM)
Get off of the phone dad (AND MOM)
Stop typing that text dad (AND MOM)
Why can't you just talk to me intead of picking up mom (AND MOM)
That incoming call, dad? (AND MOM)
Turn that phone off, while your driving me
Turn that phone off, while your driving me
Turn that phone off, while your driving me

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