A Nail Gun Into Your Head aired 6/13/2008 and 7/3/2008 on WLUP 97.9 FM Chicago, Jonathan Brandmeier

Jun 13, 2008 at 9:09 AM
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2 stories from the news this week. Bicycles and nail-guns. An idea came to mind last night (June 12) to write a quick song to the tune of "A Bicycle Built for Two". It took about an hour to write the lyrics, record it, mix it and submit it to WLUP. They aired the song at about 7:15 and again at 8:30 this morning. The first airing is very clean and as I hoped would happen, Johnny added the sound of a nail gun perfectly at the end. But during the second airing at 8:30, Johnny inadvertently restarted the song about 3/4 of the way through. I've never heard him do THAT before. Then he was all over the place and forgot about the nail gun. I am now convinced that Johnny was sober at 7:15 and then stoned at 8:30. Why would I say this? He interviewed Tommy Chong in the studio between about 7:30-8:15.

I believe that as American citizens, we have the right to gather, to protest and to advocate our views. But when these demonstrations disrupt or threaten the lives of others, it bothers me. It's inconsiderate and obnoxious. I am sure there are many good people who take part in critical mass, but to them I would say please just enjoy your bicycle with a few friends and do not engage in an activity which makes people hate bicyclists.