A sad week for music lovers, and though I realize I’m a bit late, I simply must post this wonderful bit of Hayesiana found floating on the aether. It is offered in honor of Mr. Hot Buttered Soul. He shall be missed.

Hayes’ signature tune (and one of the undisputed greatest recordings ever made) is performed by the South Australian Police Band, under the able direction of conductor Ernest H. Alderslade, pictured here.

Enjoy.

“Theme From Shaft“

I will be hosting a one-hour show on WPFW Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 11-13. Be advised that this is part of the station’s pledge drive, so in addition to spinning comedy records*, I will also be demanding money. And you should pay up.

Wednesday, my guest will be the legendary Dick Gregory.

*By “records” I mean digital versions of vinyl hilarity.

So, I finally did the Facebook thing, largely at the instigation of my wife. Who now keeps sending me eggs and cupcakes that I cannot eat.

Which means that instead of doing anything actual, I’m busy building my friend list. Which also means asking myself, Is this person actually my friend? Well, of course — you’re all my friends, aren’t you? So, go ahead and give me a poke…