Re: Remembering Tom Verlaine

Yes - really well-said, Joe - that line about the Miller's Tale definitely got me.

There are friends in this group that I've been in touch with for almost 30(!) years now, and I am glad that I've managed to meet so many in person, too. One of the great things being a Television fan did for me was to connect me to fellow fans and to the music they love. It also connected me to the music that was influenced by Tom, Richard et al. Just this past month, Luna's been back on the road with "Marquee Moon" in their setlists. Alvvays has a new album out with a song entitled "Tom Verlaine". The music won't just remain; it'll go on and on.

I wrote-up some semi-organized thoughts on Verlaine and Television last night - I'll share it here in a bit.

"Thirty lights in a row,
Every one of them green,
How it reminds me
Of your souvenir from a dream..."

Now playing: the live b-side version of "Marquee Moon" from 1987.

Phil

On Sun, Jan 29, 2023 at 12:12 PM Keith Allison <keith@thewonder.co.uk> wrote:

On 29/01/2023 16:50, Joe Hartley wrote:
I just wanted to take a moment an say that I'm very glad I got
to know so many great people through Television's music.  While this list
has been supplanted for the most part on other social media platforms,
it was what sparked some excellent friendships and memories.

The high point was certainly getting to meet so many at Dennis's 
restaurant before going to see TV at Irving Plaza.

Tom Miller's tale may be over, but the music will always remain.
Well said, Joe!

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