Amazing tune from The Smithereens — "In A Lonely Place," off the Especially For You album. Just heard it again and had forgotten that Suzanne Vega sings on the tune. This whole album was an anthem of sorts "back in the day" for me and my pals. "Cigarette" remains one of my favorite songs, ever.
Looks like the band has put together a Christmas album. I’m very intrigued.
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Back in 86 when that album came out I was a punk kid beginning to get a little burned out on hardcore. This album along with Jason and the Scorchers helped open up vast horizons for me.
Cigarette has shown up on many playlist (and before that mix tapes) that I have created.