Some of the beloved husband’s music equipment
My new car came with Sirius which I extended for very little money. It’s like heroin. It’s cheap at first and then you are hooked. When my current subscription expires, they will charge me a LOT of money to continue. Mucho dinero!
We are a music family. The beloved husband is a great musician and can do a guitar riff that would knock your socks off. I love music but my piano playing is rusty and my voice, well, I never could sing on key but that doesn’t stop me (and I’m loud too, really loud).
I love the targeted selection on Sirius. I can listen to songs that were played at any specific time in my life. My high school songs sung by Neil Sedaka, Ricky Nelson and a band called the Beatles. Then came the Eagles, Three Dog Night, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Credence Clearwater right on up to Elton John, Queen, etc. There are current songs I like too.
This is a historically significant photo of the James Gang circa 1970 (Jim Fox, Dale Peters, Joe Walsh)
I heard Funk #49 by the James Gang the other day. OMG! I haven’t heard that in years I couldn’t sit still in the car. (There is nothing more attractive than a 60 something chick bouncing in her seat!)
Sirius may have hooked me completely.
Unfortunately I couldn’t find an uncopyrighted version with the original James Gang but here it is with Joe Walsh (star member of the James Gang). You all remember Joe Walsh don’t you? Guitar player extraordinaire! Eyowsa!
Crank this puppy up and dance! Groovy!
So what’s your favorite song?
Disclaimer: This is not an advertisement for Sirius, nor was I paid to post it. It’s just the ramblings of a music crazed baby boomer.
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 
I love Sirius radio and yes, it can be a little pricey after awhile. We have it in one car, but unfortunately for me it’s not the car I’m currently driving. Favorite song? I could never come up with one. I listen to music from every genre and every decade and I just think it’s great we have access to unlimited music options! Enjoy your Sirius…I love the Broadway channel when I’m struck in traffic. 🙂
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Right now my husband has a trial subscription too. It is addictive.
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I just bought a new car two days ago. I haven’t really explored it yet. I wonder if it has Sirius or something similar. Hmm. I’ll look tomorrow.
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I think that’s standard on Toyotas here. Not sure about others.
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I’m a sucker for a picture of a guitar. Nice axes!
My new cars has 3 months of free satellite radio but I haven’t even turned it on yet. I am irrationally hostile to technology. It’ll save me money in the long run.
I could never pick a favorite song. I listen to everything from Bach to Scarface.
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Life’s short…get what you love…you deserve it…the guitar is my favorite instrument by the way…so elegant…those strings…sigh
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Of course people call it a phallic symbol!
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Two years ago, my new car came with a free 3 month subscription to Sirius. I haven’t listened to regular radio since then. I was loving it when they had the Billy Joel channel in the spring. Too bad it was temporary.
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I know! It’s addictive!
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You’re definitely hooked, Kate! There’s no going back now. Favorite song…oh, there are too many.
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I know. My favorite song is usually the last one I heard.
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Same here. 🙂
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Another rockin’ post! No Sirius for me…just great CDs from my collection. Hey, music anyway you ca get it is all good. Boogie on!
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I’m bouncing in my chair as I write!
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I’ve had Sirius for several years. My husband and I have perpetual music wars — I always want it on, he always wants it off. In my car, I win. I love it. Except the time I was driving long distance and my beloved folk channel (since discontinued, sadly) played 2 hours of whaling songs, followed by 2 hours devoted to other marine mammals, followed by 2 hours of sea chanties. I was going to the ocean, but still ….
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No wonder they cancelled it!
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Yes, all because of one DJ — he liked themes. Ahhhhhhhhhh
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Oooo Sirius… when I grow up I want Sirius in my car as do my children – they are so envious of their friends who have it (as am I)! 🙂
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Took me a long time to get it. It came with a free 3 month subscription when I bought my car. I could never justify it because I don’t drive enough but it is wonderful! Just tune in to your mood. No goofy commercials or contests.
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Tuning into my mood and no commercials… what bliss! If it’s not too much to ask, please enjoy for me also?! 🙂
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I had a free 1-year subscription to Sirius with my new car. When it was up I decided not to renew (since I’ve retired I don’t drive nearly as much). They keep calling and emailing with ever-decreasing subscription amounts. When yours is up, hold out a bit… you could soon be getting your music fix for very little money again.
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I hope so because like you, I don’t drive as much as I used to. It’s hard to justify at regular price.
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Yes! Be a hold out, Kate.
Play hard to get.
Janis Joplin will probably “buy you a Mercedes Benz.”
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I remember this song! I would love to have a device like that in my car! We boomers are at the reminiscing stage. Uh oh, the nursing homes will be filled with Jimi Hendrix!
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I hope so and Janis Joplin too! If they don’t pay that, I’m not going!
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🙂
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… hmm, the Beatles… yeah, I think I’ve heard of them…
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I bet you have!
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I’m the same age you are. For many, many years I’ve had difficulty with music like this because I can’t understand the lyrics. What are they saying? Is it appropriate or inappropriate? I can appreciate the guitars, but the lyrics leave me cold. This is perhaps why I prefer classical music with no lyrics.
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I never look for inspiration in lyrics. I think they make up words to rhyme. There are some classical songs that I can bounce to in my car.
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