We are becoming big fans of The Dollyrots. The crush started with a Blackheart Records digital mix tape and developed as we listened to their music and followed their adventures on Twitter. We missed them when they came to Pennsylvania last year, but last month, they had a StageIt concert, played half of their first album and it was a blast. So we already have our ticket to the next one on February 28th, which is love song themed. We're excited. And yes, this blog post is a blatant attempt to sway The Dollyrots (Hi Kelly, Hi Luis) to pick one of our favorite songs because not enough people are voting for the ones we like in the poll on The Dollyrots Facebook page. And yes, you, loyal reader, can go vote for any of them. We'll wait.
It's past Valentine's Day, but here are our favorite love songs, Dollyrots style. And our strategies for keeping the Febraury shivers away.
Ty thinks The Dollyrots are collectively psychic and "California Beach Boy" was written about him (cheesy would have been the word choice demonstrating restraint if this were true)
Warming tactic: company (see what we mean)
"Said baby, what's your name?
Now I'm falling for his cheesy game.
But we're totally not the same"
"California Beach Boy" The Dollyrots
Tinker can't resist "Just Like Chocolate," simple truths are always best
Warming tactic: Shovelling her way to the car so snowboarding can occur
"Cause you melt me just like chocolate
(just like chocolate)
And I like it, and I want it"
"Just Like Chocolate" The Dollyrots
Tammy would maybe like it if perhaps "Time Will Stop" when she manages time alone with "The Crush"
Warming tactic: hot chocolate with a little hot chili pepper
"Now we're alone and there’s only two Me and you You and me
Searching for some things that we’ll never find Never find Never see
Collide with me Two turning into one"
"Time Will Stop" The Dollyrots
TK doesn't actually care about playing along, following guidelines or getting a "Bad Reputation." Want to adopt TK? Or borrow? For March, all of March...it's been a long winter.
Warming tactic: Hoodie, sweats, wool blanket, end of couch by radiator, wool hat, scarf, Smartwool socks, napping
"An' I don't give a damn 'bout my reputation
Never said I wanted to improve my station
An' I'm only doin' good when I'm havin' fun
An' I don't have to please no one"
"Bad Reputation" The Dollyrots
And you can always opt for something in French, if none of the above suit because "Pour tous jours means for always." And The Dollyrots are an always.
Cheers. Stay warm, unless you happen to be in Australia or that part of the universe, in which case, stay cool and visit a beach for us.