[Originally Published: October 6, 2009]
Baba O’Riley is the first track on the 1971 album Who’s Next by legendary British rockers The Who. Did you know that the song’s title is a reference to both Meher Baba and Terry Riley? I did not until today.
I don’t know about you, but when writing this I kept having memories of a scene in Freaks and Geeks when Seth Rogen’s character scolds Lindsay Weir for referring to this song as Teenage Wasteland. I would wager a number of our readers have had a similar experience.
The Contestants:
Acoustic Syndicate: Leading off this week is this great band formed in 1992 from North Carolina. They disappeared for a little while, but Acoustic Syndicate is back and have two shows scheduled in NC the weekend of Thanksgiving. Source: 5-29-2005
[audio:https://glidemag.wpengine.com/hiddentrack/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/acousticbaba.mp3]Video from Asheville 2007:
READ ON for the scoop on the rest of this week’s contestants…
With the talent, poise and genuine acclaim usually earned after enduring decades on the road, Seth Yacovone has already built a career path others spend a lifetime pursuing.