by snarly | Jul 11, 2014 | Funny-on-Purpose Apologies, Musical Apologies
Nerf Herder is best known as the band that did the Buffy the Vampire Slayer theme, among the greatest tv show themes in history. (Click that link to be hypnotized by the opening sequence from all seven seasons.) But writer Meg Nesterov just pointed me to the...
by sumac | May 1, 2014 | Musical Apologies
In a peculiar song by Cole Porter, the narrator apologizes – on behalf of another – for missing a luncheon date. “Miss Otis regrets she’s unable to lunch today, Madam.” I learned this song young (which explains something). I assumed Miss Otis was a businesswoman...
by snarly | Mar 14, 2013 | Musical Apologies
Delightful, peppy misery from The Colourfield, a band of my youth. (Thank you, fellow child-of-the-80s Carole Newton McManus for the SorryWatch tip.) A good description of Colourfield’s vibe: “Bouncy, upbeat, orchestral pop with a dark vision at its...
by snarly | Oct 5, 2012 | Celebrity Apologies, Musical Apologies
I find it very reasonable. Snippet: And I’m sorry that I said I hopeThe flight attendant spills hot coffee in your lap as the planecarries you away from meAnd I’m sorry that I saidI hope you break both legsOn the mountain while you ski.And I’m sorry...