WORLDWIDE WEDNESDAY: The Pogues, "Maggie May" (Rod Stewart)

Once again, Sir Peter Jordan...

We lost an astonishing politician this week. Baroness Margaret Thatcher died Monday morning. Do I love her? Do I hate her? Maybe the song/band choice will give a hint.

EVERY OTHER DAY IS CHRISTMAS: The Chieftains, "The Boar's Head Carol"

The Swell Season, "Falling Slowly" (Live on Letterman)

Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova...

Van Morrison, "Crazy Love"

U2, "Walk On"

U2, "Trip through Your Wires"

U2, "The Ground Beneath Her Feet"

Tomorrow, Salman Rushdie turns 64.  Have a listen to U2's interpretation of his novel of the same name.  Musical interpretation, at least, as the words are taken directly from the book.  The song was included on the soundtrack of U2's Million Dollar Hotel.  Rushdie approved.  Hopefully you do, too.  Enjoy.