Hi there! This week's Songs For Saturday will feature the music of the indie rock band the Smithereens. This past Monday (October 12th) was the birthdate of Pat DiNizio, lead singer, songwriter, and founding member of the band.
We're going to start with what may be my favorite track from the Smithereens, "Blood and Roses".
The Smithereens got their name from old Warner Bros. cartoons where Yosemite Sam would say , "Ya better say your prayers, ya flea-bitten varmint … I’m-a-gonna blow ya to smithereenies!".
Next up is "A Girl Like You". Fun fact: The song was going to be used in the film Say Anything.... Producers thoughts that the song gave away too much of the story. Pat DiNizio said he wrote the lyrics with a separate meaning from the plot of the movie.
Sadly, Pat DiNizio is no longer with us. He died in Summit, New Jersey, on December 12, 2017, at the age of 62. But he left behind a formidable legacy with one of the best indie rock bands of the last 50 years, the Smithereens.
Thanks for stopping by.
Until next time, remember to be good to one another and to always keep the music alive.
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