Monthly Archives: July 2014

Song Of The Day – Myrtle Avenue by Floating Points

Posted on 14/07/2014 by Wichita Lineman Was A Song I Once Heard

From the EP ‘Shadows’ (2011)

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Previewing the World Cup Final

Posted on 10/07/2014 by Wichita Lineman Was A Song I Once Heard

Well my friends we’ve reached the end, but as to how we got here, where to begin? We might as well start with the first semi-final between Brazil and Germany. The shock and awe which it induced, to be crass, … Continue reading →

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Song Of The Day – Dolly Dagger by Jimi Hendrix

Posted on 09/07/2014 by Wichita Lineman Was A Song I Once Heard

From the album ‘Rainbow Bridge’ (1971)

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Previewing the World Cup Semi-Finals

Posted on 06/07/2014 by Wichita Lineman Was A Song I Once Heard

Well wouldn’t you know it, my predictions came to fruition. I’ll confess, it was bittersweet, as I didn’t have money on it. But as I always say, you can’t lose what you don’t gamble. Just know this, if I put … Continue reading →

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Song Of The Day – Les Feuilles Mortes by Iggy Pop

Posted on 05/07/2014 by Wichita Lineman Was A Song I Once Heard

From the album ‘Préliminaires‘ (2009)

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