How Gold You Want It

The lure of running away into a golden sunset. The myth of the endless summer where all is warm on golden beaches. The lost illusions of PI stories with Phillip Marlowe under L.A. nights. The smell and sound of hot rods rumbling out on the boul. And B.W. capturing the hope of young lovers who have run away and got married, "we'll get by somehow."

Oooooh looking for someone

You want to feel warmer than you are, right? We all do. Our milkshake staff was sent abroad to study your habits, trends and desires and report back. Nobody has come back for weeks and as fas as we can tell they are on permanent vacation, at least until we re-convene next March. So we don't know what you are doing or why you are doing it. But I guess as long as you keep doing it, we're cool. So we will have to wish you a big fat long extended happy holiday season and let that suffice. There's no telling how many more posts we've got up our sleeves this year. Let's leave you with The Sweet's California Nights, in hopes of giving you a bolt of warm air up your skirt(!) Looking at this video we noticed Tower Records in the beginning and then lots of stage work by the guys, on lead vocal here is bassist Steve Priest (who is still out there touring today, and kicking ass as always), Brian (RIP) is playing acoustic on this one instead of usual lead vocal, and then more shots of what looks like LA's Wilshire Blvd. Think warm thoughts.... but embrace the snow. Love it and it will love you. .... .... .... (Notation: We started and ended with the word 'you' because this blog is, as you well know, all about you! Yes, you You YOU. And we thank you for your undying support. You know, 'cause like, we like you a lot 'n junk. Ok now quit grinnin' and shut up 'n get outta here, you!)

There's no stronger light than the one in your own heart

So it's only a mere fifty days away? So what? It's not so far that the fine ol spirit can't float around in the air any ol time. Let the milkshake blog be the first to say it. And be so kind as to pass it along.

Who Hits 50, And Hits Chicago Twice in 2015

Pete, Roger and the band are coming back to the USA in 2015. It's been all over the radio. Here's the sizzle from thewho.com: "The Who, one of rock’s most legendary and defining bands, will celebrate their 50-year legacy when they bring their The Who Hits 50! tour to North America in 2015. They're making two passes across America, stopping in Chicago on each leg. Wednesday, May 13, Allstate Arena Thursday, October 15, United Center The show - described by Pete Townshend as “Hits, Picks, Mixes and Misses” - will see the band play all their classic anthems as well as tackling deeper cuts from their catalog. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 17, 10 am cst."

We will be in attendance. If you are going let us know. We'll meet you at the show. You better you bet!

she had another way of looking at life

car cruising junkies will dig the memory flick from 1979 van nuys boulevard set to driver's seat. Did we really play this one a month ago? Well we discovered a nice night cruise montage. My, my how time crawls when you are busy with your life. Maybe you should put down the remote, put away the dish soap, dry off, and go climb into your chariot for a little uber ubholstery darktime workout. Oh, the deuce-coupe fender cam; oh the tricked-out vans; oh the chicks and the jordaches; oh the jack-off-in-the-box; oh the car shops open all night; no worries, no problems, no seatbelts, no cares. Move to the trick of the beat. There is no relief. Take your place....

Hot Heat Isn't the thing that will burn you but it won't not burn you either, or neither, comprende?

There are some topics the milkshake doesn't cover. Mythology is one. That's all we have to say about that. Class is over now. Close your books. Open your m-i-n-d. See someone you dig? Catch her checkin' her look? That's fun! Maybe she's too hot to handle-- Maybe YOU'RE too hot to handle?? Ever wonder? Well we don't wonder. We just know. So do these guys. They knew back in the ass-kickin' 70s. And their wisdom is still true. And we like truth. Find your sidewalk-scraping bluejeans. Your mood ring. Your potato sack shirt. Go play this rocker and then go out hunting in the neon-lit night. Is the scene hot enough for you? Find out!

in dreamy dreamsville, courtesy of henry and lola