I was reminded of the great singer-songwriter Todd Snider today when I stumbled upon his hilarious song about Dock Ellis pitching a no-hitter while under the influence of lysergic acid. For the record, I advocate strongly against all psychoactive drugs, as they’ve certainly never done me any favors.
Some of you out there will remember Todd Snider’s “Talkin’ Seattle Grunge Rock Blues.” It would be sooooo funny if it weren’t sooooo painfully accurate.
The part where he sings about blowing away the people at the Grammys by not playing and not even going really strikes home. I went to the Grammys one of the two years the Presidents were nominated (two-time losers!). Pearl Jam won a Grammy that year. Ed Vedder got onstage said, “I don’t know what this means. I don’t think it means anything.” WTF?! Why the hell did you show up, then? Why not give me the damn Grammy?