I am a little late to the LP fandom. Readers may rightly argue that my interests lie squarely with Artists who earned their stripes in the late 60s or early 70’s. My argument is always that quality transcends genre, gender, time period, et al. lP is quality.
This song is a tribute to east LA’s community where members of Los Lobos grew up. The main street is more than a relaxed vibe, chill driving down with windows open like the beer bottles in all the Amigo’s hands- This song is about being home and noticing/observing those walking down the Boulevard with the sun on their faces.
Howard Kern Day (born January 15, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter. Beginning his career as a solo artist in the late 1990s, Day became known for his extensive touring and in-concert use of samplers and effects pedals to accompany himself He self-financed and self-released his first album, Australia, in 2000.
All Shookdown started life as Paul Westerberg’s solo artist debut. Before the recording began, his management talked him into doing it as a Replacements album. As a result of its initial intent, All Shook Down is marked by numerous session, side, and journeyman musicians, in addition to the three other Replacements.