Happy year to come and let's all hope that none of the predictions of dire economy and Dubya incompetence come to pass.
Here's a plug for a new CD by one of my favorite musical groups. Big Daddy is presently and sadly inactive, but a division of their former label, Rhino, has brought out The Best of Big Daddy. Ignore the inappropriate cover seen at left. These guys are funny and talented, and what they do is to take contemporary rock hits and perform them as if they'd been recorded in the fifties. Often, the new (or, rather, the "old") versions are distinct improvements.
If I've configured things correctly, you should be able to hear 30-second samples of their work by clicking on the links below. You'll need to have Real Player installed on your computer and if you don't, you can get it by clicking here. Ignore where they try to sell you the $29.99 version and look for the free Basic edition. Meanwhile, the whole Big Daddy CD is available in all the usual places (mymusic.com has it for $12.90 plus shipping) and even some unusual ones.
