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This was the seventh meeting of Skip Crackle Pop. In honor of the historic achievement (psst... there were seven Police Academy movies) I only brought 7"s to spin. Other people brought the vinyl formats that they liked (and there are a lot to like). Together, we showed those people working on laptops who's boss! Tonight was my favorite SCP to date for many reasons: 1) A family (four adults, two children) danced to three or four songs. I mean, they really danced. Their energy was infectious. 2) Two newcomers that I had never met before brought records. This was a huge milestone. When the first person handed his record to me, I almost hugged him (Full Disclosure: I did put both of my hands on his shoulders). It's like all of the advertising that I no longer do is finally working! 3) The mix of LP hits and oddities was perfect. Also, there were so many records brought to tonight's event that I didn't even have to pad my own records into the mix. This thing is starting to write itself. The set list can be found below, and photos from this meeting can be found here. | ||||||
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1. |
Toenut |
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Information |
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"This was my first 7". I liked it so much that I bought a second copy. I'm not sure why I needed two." |
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2. |
Star Wars Motion Picture Soundtrack |
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Main Title |
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"My mom and I used to act this out. I played the role of Princess Leia." |
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3. |
5.6.7.8.s |
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I Walk Like Jayne Mansfield |
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Serious dance party! | |
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4. |
Panda Bear |
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Take Pills |
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"Come on, DJ. Don't let the dance floor get cold." |
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5. |
Neutral Milk Hotel |
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In the Aeroplane over the Sea |
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At long last, a record brought to SCP by a person I've never met before. We have arrived. |
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6. |
Lionel Hampton |
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Ring Dem Bells |
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"From the linear (sic) notes: Lionel was a bandleader in the 1920's and 30's..." | |
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7. |
Dire Straits |
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Money for Nothing |
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A friend of the person I've never met before also brought a record. We have definitely arrived. |
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8. |
Talking Heads |
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Psycho Killer |
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"I bought Talking Heads 77 for the cover, but every song is a gem." |
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9. |
Band of Horses |
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Am I a Good Man |
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"I haven't heard this, but neither has Jay. (There's something Jay hasn't heard?!) Oh, and it's on 7"."
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10. |
Bell Telephone Laboratory |
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Computer Speech |
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"I got this from the back of my parents' cabinet. It's a computer talking from 1963. For educational purposes." |
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11. |
Fleet Foxes |
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Mykonos |
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"Not sure there's a story here. I haven't heard this song, but I love the band." |
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12. |
Star Wars Motion Picture Soundtrack (reprise) |
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Cantina Band |
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Play us out, Cantina Band. |
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13. |
The Beatles |
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Eight Days a Week |
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I mean, play us out, Beatles. |
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