Queen’s “You’re My Best Friend” was not my first pick for today’s comic. I originally picked War’s “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” as the title of the song just fit. But, alas, I could not stand listening to that damn song one more time. War’s song came out in 1975 and was all over the airwaves here in Chicagoland and is one of those songs I just learned to hate because of sheer repetition. Ugh.

So, Queen got the runner up today. I’m really liking Dr. Carlin and will probably work him into the regular “supporting cast” line-up once we all return to good ol’ Lombard, Illinois here very soon.

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A little bonus today. I am a fan of early Rolling Stones’ music, particularly the line up that included Brian Jones and oft ignored keyboardist Ian Stewart.Β  I got hooked by “Honky Tonk Woman” and picked up their greatest hits *cassette* album called “Through the Past Darkly” which is kinda a cool title just to begin with. Then, while listening late at night on my old Koss headphones, I discovered a song called “2000 Light Years From Home”. By this time (1970) I was already hooked on NASA and Science Fiction, so the song rang home for me. BUT… it also is a great example of 60s psychedelic music. Backwards piano string strikes, Mellotrons, Theremin over dubs, ethereal background vocals, and lyrics that are, well, out of this world. This song is not for everyone. So, drop some acid, sit back, wait 5 minutes and turn on this song. You’ll be out of the galaxy in no time… Enjoy!