Jul 16, 2022Liked by Joel Brandt, Andrew Paul Koole
How come you got to cheat by including a long list of literary picks but restricted yourself to only three music albums and films? As I said, on my Readsome review, this is the genius of your column--that it ilicits a conversation about similar "picks" in my own head. "Life is a Highway" by Canada's own Tom Cochrane has to be the #1 road song of all time. If you're looking for female road trip films, one has to add the classic Thelma and Louise.
Thanks for introducing me to Bruce Springsteen's "Nebraska." Indeed, I had not noticed it in the midst of all his radio hits. What a brilliant concept album! Perfect for that lonely stretch between Calgary and Medicine Hat. If you nod off on a few gentle numbers, "Open All Night" would wake you up like the lights of a 24 hour gas station.
Thank you for the kind words about On Repeat! I really appreciate it.
+1 for "Nebraska." I don't know if I could listen to it while driving at night, but man, does it paint a good picture!
For road trip reads, my favorite is still William Least Heat moon's "Blue Highways." It's the author's account of taking a cross country trip using state highways and back roads. It was a huge influence on me in my 20s.
Huge topic — road-trip music, movies and books — but I love your picks.
We keep things short and sweet with Ponytail Picks, no matter the week's theme. Glad you enjoyed them!
How come you got to cheat by including a long list of literary picks but restricted yourself to only three music albums and films? As I said, on my Readsome review, this is the genius of your column--that it ilicits a conversation about similar "picks" in my own head. "Life is a Highway" by Canada's own Tom Cochrane has to be the #1 road song of all time. If you're looking for female road trip films, one has to add the classic Thelma and Louise.
Thanks for introducing me to Bruce Springsteen's "Nebraska." Indeed, I had not noticed it in the midst of all his radio hits. What a brilliant concept album! Perfect for that lonely stretch between Calgary and Medicine Hat. If you nod off on a few gentle numbers, "Open All Night" would wake you up like the lights of a 24 hour gas station.
I still haven't seen Thelma and Louise! It's on my list and on my shelf in VHS form!
Also, thanks for the Readsome review!
It's Australian rules here at Ponytail, Gareth. There are no rules!
Thank you for the kind words about On Repeat! I really appreciate it.
+1 for "Nebraska." I don't know if I could listen to it while driving at night, but man, does it paint a good picture!
For road trip reads, my favorite is still William Least Heat moon's "Blue Highways." It's the author's account of taking a cross country trip using state highways and back roads. It was a huge influence on me in my 20s.
I'll add it to my list of to-reads!