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What says "Christmas" more than the Ramones? Okay, maybe a lot of things, but that didn't stop Joey from recording "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)".
The Ramones are one of my favorite bands. I credit Steve Marino for turning me onto the punk group in 1976 or so. In those days, it was a rarity to hear any Ramones song on the radio or even see a Ramones album in a store (Hegewisch Records was the exception).
The Ramones are sort of like music's version of the Von Erich family, except the Ramones weren't brothers (nor were they Ramones). Three of the four original Ramones are deceased (including Joey). As far as I can determine, this song was one of the last songs Joey (aka Jeffry Hyman) recorded.
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It's All About PJ Soles
Most people remember P.J. Soles from her role in Halloween or Stripes or even Private Benjamin. I first took notice of Soles in the lesser-known Rock 'N' Roll High School.
As a young teenager, this film, featuring the Ramones and also starring Clint Howard and Vince Van Patten, was as cool as it got. The plot was forgettable, but it didn't matter, since watching the Ramones perform their songs was the best part. Remember, this was before YouTube. The Ramones dominated the soundtrack, but Paul McCartney, Todd Rundgren, (our old friend) Brian Eno and several others also contributed.
Oh, yeah, back to Soles...I met Soles at a convention several years ago. The meeting left me flat. She wasn't unpleasant. Actually, she was quite bland. Maybe I just caught her at a down time, but I never understand why stars would do these shows, but be so indifferent. At least Soles was better than some stars who have been surly at conventions.
PJ Soles and me in Rosemont, IL-mid 00's.
As a young teenager, this film, featuring the Ramones and also starring Clint Howard and Vince Van Patten, was as cool as it got. The plot was forgettable, but it didn't matter, since watching the Ramones perform their songs was the best part. Remember, this was before YouTube. The Ramones dominated the soundtrack, but Paul McCartney, Todd Rundgren, (our old friend) Brian Eno and several others also contributed.
Oh, yeah, back to Soles...I met Soles at a convention several years ago. The meeting left me flat. She wasn't unpleasant. Actually, she was quite bland. Maybe I just caught her at a down time, but I never understand why stars would do these shows, but be so indifferent. At least Soles was better than some stars who have been surly at conventions.
PJ Soles and me in Rosemont, IL-mid 00's.