John Lund
@numusicnulife.bsky.social
Inspired by an eclectic mix of music, w/many go-to genres, no preferred decade (1920s-2020s), & primary focus on music from USA, Japan, UK, Brazil, etc. Interests incl. politics, sports (NBA, WNBA, etc.), media, cinema, #AT40. Chat = OFF.
I cannot let 'Family Affair' by Sly play without offering the highest level of praise for this advanced level of innovation that nevertheless is inviting enough to the music world to have hit #1 on #AT40 Hanging in there at #3 on this 1972/01/08 week.
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January 10, 2026 at 7:12 PM
I cannot let 'Family Affair' by Sly play without offering the highest level of praise for this advanced level of innovation that nevertheless is inviting enough to the music world to have hit #1 on #AT40 Hanging in there at #3 on this 1972/01/08 week.
Not quite the tune that's so nice I wanted to hear it twice ('I'd Like To Teach The World...), but if say, Al Green had wanted to drop a version of 'Drowning In The Sea Of Love' around this time, I'd be good with that. #AT40 And/or Herbie Hancock doing an alternate version of the iconic 'Scorpio'
January 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Not quite the tune that's so nice I wanted to hear it twice ('I'd Like To Teach The World...), but if say, Al Green had wanted to drop a version of 'Drowning In The Sea Of Love' around this time, I'd be good with that. #AT40 And/or Herbie Hancock doing an alternate version of the iconic 'Scorpio'
I'd like to teach the world to sing ... #AT40
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January 10, 2026 at 6:37 PM
I'd like to teach the world to sing ... #AT40
Although I'm not a 'completist,' I do have a large collection of Bob Dylan CDs/SACDs. I remember 'George Jackson' during this #AT40 period where it charted (1972/01/08), but had to look to see if I had it on CD. Turns out I do have it on the now out-of-print Japanese compilation "Side Tracks."
January 10, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Although I'm not a 'completist,' I do have a large collection of Bob Dylan CDs/SACDs. I remember 'George Jackson' during this #AT40 period where it charted (1972/01/08), but had to look to see if I had it on CD. Turns out I do have it on the now out-of-print Japanese compilation "Side Tracks."
#StellarSounds2026 #MyVersion #004/#300
💿MADITA🎸MADITA (2005)
Innovative debut by Austrian singer/actress Edita Malovčić, the 1st of 4 dropped by her between '05 & '12. Future jazz, downtempo, trip hop, electronica...all of the above & more, marked by strong tunes & vocals!
💿MADITA🎸MADITA (2005)
Innovative debut by Austrian singer/actress Edita Malovčić, the 1st of 4 dropped by her between '05 & '12. Future jazz, downtempo, trip hop, electronica...all of the above & more, marked by strong tunes & vocals!
January 10, 2026 at 12:38 AM
#StellarSounds2026 #MyVersion #004/#300
💿MADITA🎸MADITA (2005)
Innovative debut by Austrian singer/actress Edita Malovčić, the 1st of 4 dropped by her between '05 & '12. Future jazz, downtempo, trip hop, electronica...all of the above & more, marked by strong tunes & vocals!
💿MADITA🎸MADITA (2005)
Innovative debut by Austrian singer/actress Edita Malovčić, the 1st of 4 dropped by her between '05 & '12. Future jazz, downtempo, trip hop, electronica...all of the above & more, marked by strong tunes & vocals!
#StellarSounds2026 #MyVersion #003/#300
💿MILES DAVIS🎸FILLES DE KILIMANJARO (1969)
The long list of iconic Miles albums includes this. MD (tp) w/ Tony Williams (dr), Wayne Shorter (ts), Herbie Hancock or Chick Corea (p/ep) & Ron Carter or Dave Holland (bs). Betty Davis on the cover!
💿MILES DAVIS🎸FILLES DE KILIMANJARO (1969)
The long list of iconic Miles albums includes this. MD (tp) w/ Tony Williams (dr), Wayne Shorter (ts), Herbie Hancock or Chick Corea (p/ep) & Ron Carter or Dave Holland (bs). Betty Davis on the cover!
January 6, 2026 at 6:56 AM
#StellarSounds2026 #MyVersion #003/#300
💿MILES DAVIS🎸FILLES DE KILIMANJARO (1969)
The long list of iconic Miles albums includes this. MD (tp) w/ Tony Williams (dr), Wayne Shorter (ts), Herbie Hancock or Chick Corea (p/ep) & Ron Carter or Dave Holland (bs). Betty Davis on the cover!
💿MILES DAVIS🎸FILLES DE KILIMANJARO (1969)
The long list of iconic Miles albums includes this. MD (tp) w/ Tony Williams (dr), Wayne Shorter (ts), Herbie Hancock or Chick Corea (p/ep) & Ron Carter or Dave Holland (bs). Betty Davis on the cover!
#StellarSounds2026 #MyVersion #002/#300
💿HITOMI 'PENNY' TOHYAMA🎸TOKYO FUNK DIVA (1981-1988)
I would have loved these tunes back in the 80's, but there was no "online" to get exposed to them. Now trying to get that lost time back, including via this funky city pop collection!
💿HITOMI 'PENNY' TOHYAMA🎸TOKYO FUNK DIVA (1981-1988)
I would have loved these tunes back in the 80's, but there was no "online" to get exposed to them. Now trying to get that lost time back, including via this funky city pop collection!
January 5, 2026 at 6:53 PM
#StellarSounds2026 #MyVersion #002/#300
💿HITOMI 'PENNY' TOHYAMA🎸TOKYO FUNK DIVA (1981-1988)
I would have loved these tunes back in the 80's, but there was no "online" to get exposed to them. Now trying to get that lost time back, including via this funky city pop collection!
💿HITOMI 'PENNY' TOHYAMA🎸TOKYO FUNK DIVA (1981-1988)
I would have loved these tunes back in the 80's, but there was no "online" to get exposed to them. Now trying to get that lost time back, including via this funky city pop collection!
Convenient to hear the best #AT40 cut of the 1970s first, at #50. Sly & The Family Stone 'Family Affair.' Some of the upcoming 49 tracks will no doubt come close to this level of perfection.
January 3, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Convenient to hear the best #AT40 cut of the 1970s first, at #50. Sly & The Family Stone 'Family Affair.' Some of the upcoming 49 tracks will no doubt come close to this level of perfection.
#StellarSounds2026 #MyVersion #001/#300
💿FREDERICK KNIGHT🎸I'VE BEEN LONELY FOR SO LONG (1973)
The title cut was a major soul & pop hit in its day, and the musical quality of that gem is sustained throughout the album! The 1st of 4 lps the singer/songwriter/producer cut between '73 & '81.
💿FREDERICK KNIGHT🎸I'VE BEEN LONELY FOR SO LONG (1973)
The title cut was a major soul & pop hit in its day, and the musical quality of that gem is sustained throughout the album! The 1st of 4 lps the singer/songwriter/producer cut between '73 & '81.
January 3, 2026 at 2:37 AM
#StellarSounds2026 #MyVersion #001/#300
💿FREDERICK KNIGHT🎸I'VE BEEN LONELY FOR SO LONG (1973)
The title cut was a major soul & pop hit in its day, and the musical quality of that gem is sustained throughout the album! The 1st of 4 lps the singer/songwriter/producer cut between '73 & '81.
💿FREDERICK KNIGHT🎸I'VE BEEN LONELY FOR SO LONG (1973)
The title cut was a major soul & pop hit in its day, and the musical quality of that gem is sustained throughout the album! The 1st of 4 lps the singer/songwriter/producer cut between '73 & '81.
I'll be on the highway this AM so I hope to hear some of today's #AT40 in the car. I caught a bit of the 3am PST b'cast (no I didn't intend to be awake then). Today is the top 50 of 1979. Wonder if next week will then be the Top 50 of the entire '70s (the 1980/01/05 show)? Happy New Year everyone!
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December 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I'll be on the highway this AM so I hope to hear some of today's #AT40 in the car. I caught a bit of the 3am PST b'cast (no I didn't intend to be awake then). Today is the top 50 of 1979. Wonder if next week will then be the Top 50 of the entire '70s (the 1980/01/05 show)? Happy New Year everyone!
💿JONI MITCHELL🎄River (1971)
#HolidayMusic #MerryXmas
A holiday tune as only Joni could write and perform it, from her 'Blue' album! Merry Christmas however one chooses to spend the day!
youtu.be/OLHxxBTl71I?...
#HolidayMusic #MerryXmas
A holiday tune as only Joni could write and perform it, from her 'Blue' album! Merry Christmas however one chooses to spend the day!
youtu.be/OLHxxBTl71I?...
Joni Mitchell - River (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Joni Mitchell
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December 25, 2025 at 6:57 PM
💿JONI MITCHELL🎄River (1971)
#HolidayMusic #MerryXmas
A holiday tune as only Joni could write and perform it, from her 'Blue' album! Merry Christmas however one chooses to spend the day!
youtu.be/OLHxxBTl71I?...
#HolidayMusic #MerryXmas
A holiday tune as only Joni could write and perform it, from her 'Blue' album! Merry Christmas however one chooses to spend the day!
youtu.be/OLHxxBTl71I?...
💿RYUICHI SAKAMOTO🎄Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence (2022)
#HolidayMusic #MerryXmas
His beautiful composition has been performed many times, but this version by Ryuichi is particularly moving: from his final performance, a few months prior to his passing.
youtu.be/ELJf83TelA0?...
#HolidayMusic #MerryXmas
His beautiful composition has been performed many times, but this version by Ryuichi is particularly moving: from his final performance, a few months prior to his passing.
youtu.be/ELJf83TelA0?...
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence - From Ryuichi Sakamoto: Playing the Piano 2022
YouTube video by Ryuichi Sakamoto
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December 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
💿RYUICHI SAKAMOTO🎄Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence (2022)
#HolidayMusic #MerryXmas
His beautiful composition has been performed many times, but this version by Ryuichi is particularly moving: from his final performance, a few months prior to his passing.
youtu.be/ELJf83TelA0?...
#HolidayMusic #MerryXmas
His beautiful composition has been performed many times, but this version by Ryuichi is particularly moving: from his final performance, a few months prior to his passing.
youtu.be/ELJf83TelA0?...
💿KURTIS BLOW🎄Christmas Rappin' (1979)
#HolidayMusic #MerryXmas
Celebrating the day with lots of NBA on tv and as always, music in my surrounding airspace! Shout out to the first rapper to hit my music collection multiple times beginning circa 1980!
youtu.be/9xUFnGWWtoQ?...
#HolidayMusic #MerryXmas
Celebrating the day with lots of NBA on tv and as always, music in my surrounding airspace! Shout out to the first rapper to hit my music collection multiple times beginning circa 1980!
youtu.be/9xUFnGWWtoQ?...
Kurtis Blow - Christmas Rappin' (Mercury Records 1979)
YouTube video by ChristmasTimeTV
youtu.be
December 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
💿KURTIS BLOW🎄Christmas Rappin' (1979)
#HolidayMusic #MerryXmas
Celebrating the day with lots of NBA on tv and as always, music in my surrounding airspace! Shout out to the first rapper to hit my music collection multiple times beginning circa 1980!
youtu.be/9xUFnGWWtoQ?...
#HolidayMusic #MerryXmas
Celebrating the day with lots of NBA on tv and as always, music in my surrounding airspace! Shout out to the first rapper to hit my music collection multiple times beginning circa 1980!
youtu.be/9xUFnGWWtoQ?...
💿THE MONKEES🎄Riu Chiu (1967)
#HolidayMusic #XmasEve
The "other" Fab Four showed off their sometimes-underrated singing talents on this a cappella version of a traditional Spanish Christmas carol. Beautifully done, with Mickey Dolenz in the lead!
youtu.be/riG85oA6Wy4?...
#HolidayMusic #XmasEve
The "other" Fab Four showed off their sometimes-underrated singing talents on this a cappella version of a traditional Spanish Christmas carol. Beautifully done, with Mickey Dolenz in the lead!
youtu.be/riG85oA6Wy4?...
The Monkees - Riu Chiu (Official HD Music Video)
YouTube video by The Monkees
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
💿THE MONKEES🎄Riu Chiu (1967)
#HolidayMusic #XmasEve
The "other" Fab Four showed off their sometimes-underrated singing talents on this a cappella version of a traditional Spanish Christmas carol. Beautifully done, with Mickey Dolenz in the lead!
youtu.be/riG85oA6Wy4?...
#HolidayMusic #XmasEve
The "other" Fab Four showed off their sometimes-underrated singing talents on this a cappella version of a traditional Spanish Christmas carol. Beautifully done, with Mickey Dolenz in the lead!
youtu.be/riG85oA6Wy4?...
💿TATSURO YAMASHITA (山下達郎)🎄クリスマス・イブ (Christmas Eve)(1983)
#HolidayMusic #XmasEve
One of Japan's greatest musical artists (city pop, etc.), created this beautiful, melancholy holiday gem. He recorded it in English, too (as did Pentatonix).
youtu.be/1-xwxyHOyVw?...
#HolidayMusic #XmasEve
One of Japan's greatest musical artists (city pop, etc.), created this beautiful, melancholy holiday gem. He recorded it in English, too (as did Pentatonix).
youtu.be/1-xwxyHOyVw?...
山下達郎「クリスマス・イブ (Christmas Eve)」 MV
YouTube video by Warner Music Japan
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
💿TATSURO YAMASHITA (山下達郎)🎄クリスマス・イブ (Christmas Eve)(1983)
#HolidayMusic #XmasEve
One of Japan's greatest musical artists (city pop, etc.), created this beautiful, melancholy holiday gem. He recorded it in English, too (as did Pentatonix).
youtu.be/1-xwxyHOyVw?...
#HolidayMusic #XmasEve
One of Japan's greatest musical artists (city pop, etc.), created this beautiful, melancholy holiday gem. He recorded it in English, too (as did Pentatonix).
youtu.be/1-xwxyHOyVw?...
💿KHRUANGBIN🎄Christmas Time Is Here (2018)
#HolidayMusic #3DaysTilXmas
It figures that one of my fave music groups of the past decade would cut an instantly-loved cover version of this Christmas classic!
youtu.be/V4iWO73zPL4?...
#HolidayMusic #3DaysTilXmas
It figures that one of my fave music groups of the past decade would cut an instantly-loved cover version of this Christmas classic!
youtu.be/V4iWO73zPL4?...
Khruangbin - Christmas Time Is Here (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Khruangbin
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
💿KHRUANGBIN🎄Christmas Time Is Here (2018)
#HolidayMusic #3DaysTilXmas
It figures that one of my fave music groups of the past decade would cut an instantly-loved cover version of this Christmas classic!
youtu.be/V4iWO73zPL4?...
#HolidayMusic #3DaysTilXmas
It figures that one of my fave music groups of the past decade would cut an instantly-loved cover version of this Christmas classic!
youtu.be/V4iWO73zPL4?...
Reposted by John Lund
This could wind up being the most-watched newsmagazine segment in television history!!
Congratulations to the Ellisons and Bari Weiss!!!
Congratulations to the Ellisons and Bari Weiss!!!
BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment
I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:16 AM
This could wind up being the most-watched newsmagazine segment in television history!!
Congratulations to the Ellisons and Bari Weiss!!!
Congratulations to the Ellisons and Bari Weiss!!!
💿AESPA 에스파🎄Jingle Bell Rock (2023)
#HolidayMusic #4DaysTilXmas
#Kpop supergroup Aespa dropped this fresh version of 'Jingle Bell Rock' several years ago. Another effective reboot (the 2024 heavy-metal banger by NEMOPHILA is 🔥)!
youtu.be/HJYetAS7cVs?...
#HolidayMusic #4DaysTilXmas
#Kpop supergroup Aespa dropped this fresh version of 'Jingle Bell Rock' several years ago. Another effective reboot (the 2024 heavy-metal banger by NEMOPHILA is 🔥)!
youtu.be/HJYetAS7cVs?...
aespa 에스파 'Jingle Bell Rock' Lyric Video
YouTube video by aespa
youtu.be
December 22, 2025 at 11:31 PM
💿AESPA 에스파🎄Jingle Bell Rock (2023)
#HolidayMusic #4DaysTilXmas
#Kpop supergroup Aespa dropped this fresh version of 'Jingle Bell Rock' several years ago. Another effective reboot (the 2024 heavy-metal banger by NEMOPHILA is 🔥)!
youtu.be/HJYetAS7cVs?...
#HolidayMusic #4DaysTilXmas
#Kpop supergroup Aespa dropped this fresh version of 'Jingle Bell Rock' several years ago. Another effective reboot (the 2024 heavy-metal banger by NEMOPHILA is 🔥)!
youtu.be/HJYetAS7cVs?...
💿THE CHIPMUNKS🎄Christmas Don't Be Late (1961)
#HolidayMusic #5DaysTilXmas
Spoiler Alert: Alvin = naughty, Simon & Theodore = nice! From probably my first favorite holiday album, reflecting my developing music tastes when I was 4yo. Still a fun listen!
youtu.be/NpvQuPrjaog?...
#HolidayMusic #5DaysTilXmas
Spoiler Alert: Alvin = naughty, Simon & Theodore = nice! From probably my first favorite holiday album, reflecting my developing music tastes when I was 4yo. Still a fun listen!
youtu.be/NpvQuPrjaog?...
Christmas Don’t Be Late - The Chipmunks (1961 Music Video)
YouTube video by K. C . B.
youtu.be
December 21, 2025 at 7:16 PM
💿THE CHIPMUNKS🎄Christmas Don't Be Late (1961)
#HolidayMusic #5DaysTilXmas
Spoiler Alert: Alvin = naughty, Simon & Theodore = nice! From probably my first favorite holiday album, reflecting my developing music tastes when I was 4yo. Still a fun listen!
youtu.be/NpvQuPrjaog?...
#HolidayMusic #5DaysTilXmas
Spoiler Alert: Alvin = naughty, Simon & Theodore = nice! From probably my first favorite holiday album, reflecting my developing music tastes when I was 4yo. Still a fun listen!
youtu.be/NpvQuPrjaog?...
💿LISA ONO🎄Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (2004)
#HolidayMusic #6DaysTilXmas
Lisa Ono, in my top-tier of all-time great Bossa-and-beyond vocalists, offers a softly-sung yet emotively-penetrating take on this holiday classic!
youtu.be/L0orfg6lgtI?...
#HolidayMusic #6DaysTilXmas
Lisa Ono, in my top-tier of all-time great Bossa-and-beyond vocalists, offers a softly-sung yet emotively-penetrating take on this holiday classic!
youtu.be/L0orfg6lgtI?...
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
YouTube video by Lisa Ono - Topic
youtu.be
December 20, 2025 at 11:20 PM
💿LISA ONO🎄Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (2004)
#HolidayMusic #6DaysTilXmas
Lisa Ono, in my top-tier of all-time great Bossa-and-beyond vocalists, offers a softly-sung yet emotively-penetrating take on this holiday classic!
youtu.be/L0orfg6lgtI?...
#HolidayMusic #6DaysTilXmas
Lisa Ono, in my top-tier of all-time great Bossa-and-beyond vocalists, offers a softly-sung yet emotively-penetrating take on this holiday classic!
youtu.be/L0orfg6lgtI?...
To those #AT40 hashtaggers who celebrate, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Can't tell yet if I'll be free for the next 1-2 weeks of replays. Thanks to @porpster.bsky.social as always for the play-by-play (and still doing double-duty, posting on what I still call Twitter as well as over here)!
December 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM
To those #AT40 hashtaggers who celebrate, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Can't tell yet if I'll be free for the next 1-2 weeks of replays. Thanks to @porpster.bsky.social as always for the play-by-play (and still doing double-duty, posting on what I still call Twitter as well as over here)!
Reading the David Cassidy love by some #AT40 hashtaggers and I get it. However, although I was only 13, I was hearing 'One Less Bell Too Answer' and wondering to myself, I wonder if I'm too young for HER (Marilyn, of course)! 🤣
December 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Reading the David Cassidy love by some #AT40 hashtaggers and I get it. However, although I was only 13, I was hearing 'One Less Bell Too Answer' and wondering to myself, I wonder if I'm too young for HER (Marilyn, of course)! 🤣
Why I value the early '70's #AT40 charts so highly in getting valuable pop culture music exposure: no other medium (including FM radio) can comfortably fit in varied, acclaimed artists -- in the dirty 30s no less -- as Elton, Gladys, Led Zeppelin, Neil Y., W. Pickett, Aretha, Supremes, 4 Tops, etc.
December 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Why I value the early '70's #AT40 charts so highly in getting valuable pop culture music exposure: no other medium (including FM radio) can comfortably fit in varied, acclaimed artists -- in the dirty 30s no less -- as Elton, Gladys, Led Zeppelin, Neil Y., W. Pickett, Aretha, Supremes, 4 Tops, etc.
Not sure why Casey & the #AT40 crew didn't follow the ACTUAL Billboard chart for 1970/12/19, because I was looking forward to some Steve Stills at #39. Maybe they're back in sync now via some classic early Elton at #38 and some fantastic Aretha at #37.
December 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Not sure why Casey & the #AT40 crew didn't follow the ACTUAL Billboard chart for 1970/12/19, because I was looking forward to some Steve Stills at #39. Maybe they're back in sync now via some classic early Elton at #38 and some fantastic Aretha at #37.
Not counting what may show up on the Thursday WOC #AT40 each week, today's the last opportunity to hear a 1970 program until at least July 2026. So I'll be enjoying 1970/12/19 this morning.
December 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Not counting what may show up on the Thursday WOC #AT40 each week, today's the last opportunity to hear a 1970 program until at least July 2026. So I'll be enjoying 1970/12/19 this morning.