tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post692825160076237232..comments2024-01-24T11:41:28.022+00:00Comments on A Cuban In London: Road Songs (Special Edition)A Cuban In Londonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-25843638541631324952009-07-20T14:14:13.971+01:002009-07-20T14:14:13.971+01:00Many thanks for your kind comments.
Greetings fro...Many thanks for your kind comments.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-82573213606818374942009-07-19T14:55:17.821+01:002009-07-19T14:55:17.821+01:00i always like seeing dance scenes such as that you...i always like seeing dance scenes such as that you've posted. the people did not slack when it came to gettin' down!<br /><br />i'm notorious for dancing while driving. people look over at me with curiosity, but i'm just in my own lil world...<br /><br />happy vacationing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995683787366568554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-14094191911729771292009-07-18T22:10:44.838+01:002009-07-18T22:10:44.838+01:00hello. just checking out new blogs and really like...hello. just checking out new blogs and really like yours. feel free to come check out mine.Lauraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13766657674080708910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-65964707124844130182009-07-18T16:50:01.508+01:002009-07-18T16:50:01.508+01:00Have a great vacation, next time you should visit ...Have a great vacation, next time you should visit Tanzania,East Africa. ur most welcome!I enjoyed the post, everyday i drive more 38 kilometres to and from work! i enjoy the music while driving, but i never thought of mixing the two together. The Metallica music in the post bring sense to all that I read on this post.Tram Almasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03493548681461312498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-17862394500431813032009-07-17T12:11:48.788+01:002009-07-17T12:11:48.788+01:00Many thanks to you all for your kind comments.
Gr...Many thanks to you all for your kind comments.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-44961567394870859292009-07-17T07:24:22.506+01:002009-07-17T07:24:22.506+01:00this so cool!
and the dancing in a day a the races...this so cool!<br />and the dancing in a day a the races... priceless!Garrinchahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064657318131267335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-31676876601290437962009-07-17T07:20:21.318+01:002009-07-17T07:20:21.318+01:00it's good to hear such inspiring words...
I lo...it's good to hear such inspiring words...<br />I love such "growths".<br /><br />oh, and hey, I'm fine with Metallica...hahaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12492971657533007449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-67965413905889817012009-07-17T05:39:13.364+01:002009-07-17T05:39:13.364+01:00Hola Cuban! Gracias por la visita de hace un par d...Hola Cuban! Gracias por la visita de hace un par de dias a mi blog. Suerte con tu viaje y que encuentres mucha inspiracion en las canciones que escucharas y en los nuevos horizontes que descubriran tus ojos. Saludos desde Montréal! :-)Chez Isabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08240993869309364892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-19593995624605126472009-07-16T19:48:29.828+01:002009-07-16T19:48:29.828+01:00Have a great vacation!Have a great vacation!Ibouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08120597262773931614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-9177023762588418672009-07-16T17:42:47.649+01:002009-07-16T17:42:47.649+01:00That Doors song makes for an excellent driving son...That Doors song makes for an excellent driving song! Smoothness of gears the whole way.<br />Enjoy your holiday - and dare I say it - drive safely! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871239587214383387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-19713748556603260962009-07-16T17:35:28.850+01:002009-07-16T17:35:28.850+01:00Che fantastico post musicale cuban!!!! I doors, l&...Che fantastico post musicale cuban!!!! I doors, l'incredibile coreografia day in the races, Mecano, metallica. Questa é senza dubbio un'ottima medicina contro il malgusto. <br />Nel senso: con tutti questi video e performance musicali e choreografici di altissima qualitá, non si puó fare altro che rilassare e godersi tutto questo. Post grandioso!!!! <br /><br />Saluti da Colonia, <br />SalvaSalvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08234873019419598363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-79976910979517430082009-07-16T14:43:24.993+01:002009-07-16T14:43:24.993+01:00"Roadhouse Blues", I can feel the bumps ..."Roadhouse Blues", I can feel the bumps in the road when I hear this one..you are a true original..thanks...Have the best holiday..safe driving!!Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11985979258848310351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-18087740537105415952009-07-16T14:00:00.568+01:002009-07-16T14:00:00.568+01:00An exquisite post, dear CubaninLondon. Wish you a ...An exquisite post, dear CubaninLondon. Wish you a great Holiday!Eufrates del Vallehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00254575666715179964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-6614375881743596122009-07-16T13:37:05.481+01:002009-07-16T13:37:05.481+01:00Thanks for your kind comments.
The autumn will br...Thanks for your kind comments.<br /><br />The autumn will bring a few new sections like movie reviews. I am a cinema freak and although I can no longer indulge in one of my 'vices', as I used to call it, because of finances, I do watch a lot of films. So, in September I will be reviewing two films that have already been covered by Polly from Sotto Voce and Willow from Willow Manor: 'Nowhere in Africa' and 'An Angel at my Table'.<br /><br />I also just got confirmation from Garrincha, one of the better cartoonists in the world today that he will be contributing the illustrations to a 15-part series on the art of writing that I will be posting.<br /><br />There will be other 'Exercises on Free Writing' and hopefully wuth Garrincha's help, once again, gracias mi hermano, the introduction of another alter ego.<br /><br />Even though we still have not got the tickets we're already in Spanish mood and I know that this will be one of those fantastic holidays about which the kids will be talking in years to come.<br /><br />Many thanks.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-13985141392297101272009-07-16T12:25:00.782+01:002009-07-16T12:25:00.782+01:00Yes, one really enjoys the radio in the car
super ...Yes, one really enjoys the radio in the car<br />super selectionsElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03964291132366262298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-80469201306746860952009-07-16T05:48:22.319+01:002009-07-16T05:48:22.319+01:00Great selection! As ecclectic as you my friend!Great selection! As ecclectic as you my friend!Yolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06068063513978782703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-48627082849010067022009-07-15T22:45:24.271+01:002009-07-15T22:45:24.271+01:00What?!? Gone until September?!?! Well, have a wond...What?!? Gone until September?!?! Well, have a wonderful holiday! I can't believe you posted your road music right after we got back from our road trip... We didn't listen to music, but to two audio books, which were just great! I LOVE being on the road and it seem you do, too! Happy Vacation!! :) SilkeSilke Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17094855019089665976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-17653917208610285332009-07-15T22:39:46.334+01:002009-07-15T22:39:46.334+01:00What an inspiration you are, Cubano. I let me dirv...What an inspiration you are, Cubano. I let me dirver's license expire many years ago and you have puushed me to renew it, if just to experience driving the Pacific Coast! Love the blues and jazz undertones of the first 3 songs and love the drama of Metallica. I will miss you but I expect more intriguing posts from your Spanish sojourn when you come back.Fly Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18191335990973494972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-30985695373092856982009-07-15T21:07:16.657+01:002009-07-15T21:07:16.657+01:00Congratulations on passing the road test – I hear ...Congratulations on passing the road test – I hear it is not easy. I love to listen to music on the road too. Great line: “your eyes are the only camera available.” <br /><br />Enjoy your holiday – I shall miss your posts and comments. I second your remark on the fine blog community.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-76445843310378500622009-07-15T20:18:37.725+01:002009-07-15T20:18:37.725+01:00Many thanks for your kind comments.
Indeed, the i...Many thanks for your kind comments.<br /><br />Indeed, the inclusion of Metallica and the Swan Lake is a moment of superb surrealism but so is driving. I started this post a few weeks ago as soon as we came back from High Wycombe. Agree that the M25 can be a nightmare at times, however when traffic runs smoothly through it it's pure heaven.<br /><br />One issue that has come up time and time again whenever I write about road songs is that there are no classical 'Route 66' type of tunes in the British musical catalogue. An article in The Guardian's Film and Music supplement confirmed my suspicions. Americans have plenty of songs celebrating the 'highway' but the natives of Albion have almost zero compositions extolling the virtues of the M23 for instance.<br /><br />I enjoyed for many years my supporting role as a passenger and I confess that I passed my test I was slightly afraid to drive. So much responsibility. But I grew to love it and now I am the weekend driver.<br /><br />One of my golden dreams is to drive on the Pacific coast, USA. Don't ask me why. All I know is htat I would like to feel the sun going down on my left and its orange glow decorating my windshield whilst listening to Joni Mitchell's 'Big Yellow Taxi'. I know that that dream will come true one day.<br /><br />Thanks for tha fab tune, too. It makes a change from our little song when I was a kiddie and I went on school trips: 'Una cervecita para este chofer/que se la ha ganado por tanto correr (a beer for this driver/he deserves it after driving so fast). Yes, you're right, we love speeding in Cuba.<br /><br />Many thanks to you all for your comments. Without a doubt there'll be a follow-up when I come back from what I think will be a holiday in Spain after all.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-55899807704372801372009-07-15T19:15:49.071+01:002009-07-15T19:15:49.071+01:00Fab! Enjoy your holiday to your heart's conten...Fab! Enjoy your holiday to your heart's content! I love the Morrison version of the song, but no argument! You could create an entire blog on driving songs. I found amazing set lists by searching. One of my favorites is the intro on Chicago's first album, CTA. And let us not forget Layla!Gabbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13478354205495474800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-34140415907312210042009-07-15T17:22:07.634+01:002009-07-15T17:22:07.634+01:00You have supplied me with music for a few days, Ci...You have supplied me with music for a few days, CiL. I believe I will do this the easy way and return for a song or two a day rather than trying to absorb them all in a single visit. Thank you, for this variety of sounds.<br /><br />You and I sometimes speak of intersecting or coinciding ideas and thoughts. Your driving post comes just a day after I told someone I prefer the role of passenger to that of driver because I want to be looking here and there and everywhere. Everywhere but at the road. My secondary role, following the tradition of the Great American Wild West, will be to "ride shotgun."<br /><br />Take care on your travels. I will miss your presence from this drifting sea of blogs.Fram Actualhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540773153894050197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-29484797544696086572009-07-15T15:32:11.652+01:002009-07-15T15:32:11.652+01:00Well I guess if you have to go on holidays, then y...Well I guess if you have to go on holidays, then you have to go on holidays. I for one will miss you.<br /><br />This was such an interesting post, who would have thought I would be so interested in a driving post. Must be the way it was written.<br /><br />By the way Metallica was always one of my favourite bands and it still is.<br /><br />I think my favourite song was sandman. <br /><br />Love Renee xoxoReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785932958464359112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-46396154015280297272009-07-15T15:17:21.922+01:002009-07-15T15:17:21.922+01:00Great selection of road songs...and why does that ...Great selection of road songs...and why does that shot of the M25 make me homesick I wonder, when I hate that particular road!! Have a great holiday and look forward to the Autumn blogs....Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06255193476024745869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-21158287252498236212009-07-15T15:11:31.296+01:002009-07-15T15:11:31.296+01:00Enjoy your vacation, Cuban! Love the comparison of...Enjoy your vacation, Cuban! Love the comparison of the hum of the engine with the bass line of music. You may enjoy this interview with Ray Manzarek, keyboard player of The Doors. He deconstructed how "Light My Fire" was written:<br /><br />http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6353311Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.com