Good Morning, and a special hello to each of you that joined us over the weekend!
Today we’re listening to The Light in You by Dharma Bums
If you know me, you know I never miss a chance to talk up Portland, Oregon. The Rose City gets a bad rap, but growing up there in the 80’s/early 90s meant seeing amazing bands spring up on what felt like every block.
Dharma Bums were no different. They were huge locally, but never quite hit the next level. There used to be a band from Seattle that would sometimes open for them. They called themselves Nirvana. Maybe you’ve heard of them? Funny how things turn out.
More:
Soon they attracted a cult following because of their incendiary live shows and relentless touring that totaled 250 gigs a year. When the band's second album, Bliss, came out in 1990, the word in regional rock circles was that the Bums were the rock act to see in the Pacific Northwest. And I would know because I helped spread the word.
The Bums toured America four times, did a European leg, earned critical acclaim, sold a lot of records, got a video played on MTV, and had the major labels sniffing around. Then, in 1992, just as the Seattle Sound exploded, the band released their third album, Welcome, and broke up.
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Discussion Time:
“The Light in You” by Dharma Bums | Welcome, 1991
What do you think of this song?
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Kevin—
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Whoa! I like it a lot 🔥 Whole album totally matched my taste. Fun fact: I was born the year it was released 🙊
I love this sound! Reminds me a little of Drivin' and Cryin", another underrated band from that era. Can you recommend a couple of other Dharma Bums songs like this one?