Rae Roer
@raeroer.bsky.social
Canadian Prairie boy, lovin' Vancouver Isl #yyj, Husband, Dad, music lover, rugby enthusiast & more. Curator of Rae's Friday Faves http://bit.ly/41zSbnI
FF Cover Edition - 450th post since June 2017
Dawes & Friends cover 'With A Little Help From My Friends' to promote the Concert for Altadena on Jan 7/26. 1 yr to the day of the LA fires.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
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Dawes & Friends cover 'With A Little Help From My Friends' to promote the Concert for Altadena on Jan 7/26. 1 yr to the day of the LA fires.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
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Friday Fave 52.25 December 26, 2025
Cover Edition – 450th FF
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December 26, 2025 at 3:34 PM
FF Cover Edition - 450th post since June 2017
Dawes & Friends cover 'With A Little Help From My Friends' to promote the Concert for Altadena on Jan 7/26. 1 yr to the day of the LA fires.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
Dawes & Friends cover 'With A Little Help From My Friends' to promote the Concert for Altadena on Jan 7/26. 1 yr to the day of the LA fires.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
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Seasons greetings Bluesky buddies. Whoever you are, wherever you are, I hope you’ll be spending some time in the next few days with people you care about and who care about you.
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays
December 24, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Seasons greetings Bluesky buddies. Whoever you are, wherever you are, I hope you’ll be spending some time in the next few days with people you care about and who care about you.
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays
What a great story! #holidaygreetings
It all started in 1955 with a misprint in a Colorado newspaper and a call to Col. Harry Shoup's secret military hotline. Shoup played along with the tiny voice who called, and a tradition was born.
From the NPR archives.
From the NPR archives.
NORAD's Santa Tracker began with a typo and a good sport
It all started in 1955 with a misprint in a Colorado newspaper and a call to Col. Harry Shoup's secret military hotline. Shoup played along with the tiny voice who called, and a tradition was born.
n.pr
December 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
What a great story! #holidaygreetings
Came across this the other day & it landed with me.
Christmas Wish
For those of you who love Christmas, I wish you fun and joy.
For those who find Christmas difficult, I wish you peace.
And, for those that may feel sad at Christmas, I wish you comfort.
Christmas Wish
For those of you who love Christmas, I wish you fun and joy.
For those who find Christmas difficult, I wish you peace.
And, for those that may feel sad at Christmas, I wish you comfort.
December 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Came across this the other day & it landed with me.
Christmas Wish
For those of you who love Christmas, I wish you fun and joy.
For those who find Christmas difficult, I wish you peace.
And, for those that may feel sad at Christmas, I wish you comfort.
Christmas Wish
For those of you who love Christmas, I wish you fun and joy.
For those who find Christmas difficult, I wish you peace.
And, for those that may feel sad at Christmas, I wish you comfort.
As Santa was letting out a big Ho Ho Ho he stepped on some ice, slipped & let out an Oh Oh Oh!
Happy #WinterSolstice #levidrome
Happy #WinterSolstice #levidrome
Here is a #levidrome clue 😄 The answer is a #levidrome pair (i.e.; tip-pit)!
Here’s the clue: what Santa said when he slipped…
🤔 Hmmmm....
RT (not reply) your answer and #levidrome PLEASE!
While you’re at it, play this game too!: levidromegame.com
Here’s the clue: what Santa said when he slipped…
🤔 Hmmmm....
RT (not reply) your answer and #levidrome PLEASE!
While you’re at it, play this game too!: levidromegame.com
December 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM
As Santa was letting out a big Ho Ho Ho he stepped on some ice, slipped & let out an Oh Oh Oh!
Happy #WinterSolstice #levidrome
Happy #WinterSolstice #levidrome
FF New & Christmas Edition
Taylor Momsen & The Pretty Reckless reimagine 'Where Are You Christmas?' It opens with 6 yr old Taylor from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (2000) where she played Cindy Lou Who.
Happy Holidays, enjoy & remember; play it loud!
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Taylor Momsen & The Pretty Reckless reimagine 'Where Are You Christmas?' It opens with 6 yr old Taylor from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (2000) where she played Cindy Lou Who.
Happy Holidays, enjoy & remember; play it loud!
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Friday Fave 51.25 December 19, 2025
New Music – Christmas Edition
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December 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
FF New & Christmas Edition
Taylor Momsen & The Pretty Reckless reimagine 'Where Are You Christmas?' It opens with 6 yr old Taylor from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (2000) where she played Cindy Lou Who.
Happy Holidays, enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
Taylor Momsen & The Pretty Reckless reimagine 'Where Are You Christmas?' It opens with 6 yr old Taylor from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (2000) where she played Cindy Lou Who.
Happy Holidays, enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
Not Friday but Christmas came early
The George Harrison Estate just released a very cool stop animation video of 'Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) Tons of Canadian connections
We can all use a little love and peace on earth!
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
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The George Harrison Estate just released a very cool stop animation video of 'Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) Tons of Canadian connections
We can all use a little love and peace on earth!
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/early-chri...
Early Christmas Gift – Love and Peace
Yesterday, the George Harrison Estate released an early surprise Christmas gift to us all.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Not Friday but Christmas came early
The George Harrison Estate just released a very cool stop animation video of 'Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) Tons of Canadian connections
We can all use a little love and peace on earth!
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/early-chri...
The George Harrison Estate just released a very cool stop animation video of 'Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) Tons of Canadian connections
We can all use a little love and peace on earth!
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/early-chri...
That Canada/AB M-emorandum O-f U-nderstanding (MOU) is more like a yo-U O-we M-e (UOM).
I just can't figure who gonna owe who?
#levidrome
I just can't figure who gonna owe who?
#levidrome
thx to @atxblackmamba.bsky.social for last week's #TGIFlevidrome. ❤️ Celebrate the controversy!!🎉
Use today's clue* to find a three letter #levidrome acronym pair.
*Clue: Carney's document for Smith is more like a political IOU!
Use today's clue* to find a three letter #levidrome acronym pair.
*Clue: Carney's document for Smith is more like a political IOU!
December 13, 2025 at 1:32 AM
That Canada/AB M-emorandum O-f U-nderstanding (MOU) is more like a yo-U O-we M-e (UOM).
I just can't figure who gonna owe who?
#levidrome
I just can't figure who gonna owe who?
#levidrome
This week's FF cut through the disco, punk/new wave in 1978.
I always liked the full album still a great listen - start to finish.
From Dire Straits self-titled debut 'Down to the Waterline'.
I also found a live version.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
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I always liked the full album still a great listen - start to finish.
From Dire Straits self-titled debut 'Down to the Waterline'.
I also found a live version.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
Friday Fave 50.25 December 12, 2025
The year is 1978, I’d just completed my first year at the U of S.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
This week's FF cut through the disco, punk/new wave in 1978.
I always liked the full album still a great listen - start to finish.
From Dire Straits self-titled debut 'Down to the Waterline'.
I also found a live version.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
I always liked the full album still a great listen - start to finish.
From Dire Straits self-titled debut 'Down to the Waterline'.
I also found a live version.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
FF at 50
I listened to 5 albums that came out in Dec '75.
The stand out for me is the jazzy 'Lookin' Out for #1' by #BTO. Inspired by Bachman's childhood guitar mentor Lenny Breau.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
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I listened to 5 albums that came out in Dec '75.
The stand out for me is the jazzy 'Lookin' Out for #1' by #BTO. Inspired by Bachman's childhood guitar mentor Lenny Breau.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
Friday Fave 49.25 December 5, 2025
Friday Fave at 50.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
FF at 50
I listened to 5 albums that came out in Dec '75.
The stand out for me is the jazzy 'Lookin' Out for #1' by #BTO. Inspired by Bachman's childhood guitar mentor Lenny Breau.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
I listened to 5 albums that came out in Dec '75.
The stand out for me is the jazzy 'Lookin' Out for #1' by #BTO. Inspired by Bachman's childhood guitar mentor Lenny Breau.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
FF Cover Edition
Singer/songwriter/storyteller Todd Snider passed away recently. His supergroup Hard Working Americans released a self titled album of covers in 2014. It includes a version of Hayes Carll 'Stomp and Holler'.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
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Singer/songwriter/storyteller Todd Snider passed away recently. His supergroup Hard Working Americans released a self titled album of covers in 2014. It includes a version of Hayes Carll 'Stomp and Holler'.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
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Friday Fave 48.25 November 28, 2025
Cover Edition
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November 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
FF Cover Edition
Singer/songwriter/storyteller Todd Snider passed away recently. His supergroup Hard Working Americans released a self titled album of covers in 2014. It includes a version of Hayes Carll 'Stomp and Holler'.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
Singer/songwriter/storyteller Todd Snider passed away recently. His supergroup Hard Working Americans released a self titled album of covers in 2014. It includes a version of Hayes Carll 'Stomp and Holler'.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
A great reminder to give this another listen as I undertake chores around the house.
Also a reminder of what a bunch of talented improvisational players they were together.
#musicislove
Also a reminder of what a bunch of talented improvisational players they were together.
#musicislove
Circles Around The Sun released their debut album ‘Interludes For The Dead’ (2015) 10 years ago this week | Listen to the album + read our tribute by Jeremy Levine here: album.ink/CirclesATSiftd
Circles Around The Sun’s Debut Album ‘Interludes For The Dead’ Turns 10 | Album Anniversary
Charged with recording intermission music for the Grateful Dead’s 50th anniversary concerts in the summer of 2015, the collective transformed these jams into this proper, patiently psychedelic record.
album.ink
November 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
A great reminder to give this another listen as I undertake chores around the house.
Also a reminder of what a bunch of talented improvisational players they were together.
#musicislove
Also a reminder of what a bunch of talented improvisational players they were together.
#musicislove
FF New Music Edition
'Lou Reed Was My Babysitter' by #JeffTweedy
We got tix for the Easter Sunday show at the #RoyalTheatre looking forward to being 'saved' at another rock n roll show.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
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'Lou Reed Was My Babysitter' by #JeffTweedy
We got tix for the Easter Sunday show at the #RoyalTheatre looking forward to being 'saved' at another rock n roll show.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
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Friday Fave 47.25 November 21, 2025
New Music Edition
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November 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
FF New Music Edition
'Lou Reed Was My Babysitter' by #JeffTweedy
We got tix for the Easter Sunday show at the #RoyalTheatre looking forward to being 'saved' at another rock n roll show.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
'Lou Reed Was My Babysitter' by #JeffTweedy
We got tix for the Easter Sunday show at the #RoyalTheatre looking forward to being 'saved' at another rock n roll show.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
So where are all the HR & H&S pros about #amberczech and why does that hashtag autofill?
Fukd up shit!
Fukd up shit!
November 19, 2025 at 1:40 AM
So where are all the HR & H&S pros about #amberczech and why does that hashtag autofill?
Fukd up shit!
Fukd up shit!
Joe Cocker was inducted into the RRHF last weekend
'Space Captain' from the 1970s album/movie "Mad Dogs & Englishman" is this week's fave.
Contains link to a limited time access to Tedeschi Trucks Band documentary from 2015 Lockn
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
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'Space Captain' from the 1970s album/movie "Mad Dogs & Englishman" is this week's fave.
Contains link to a limited time access to Tedeschi Trucks Band documentary from 2015 Lockn
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
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Friday Fave 46.25 November 14, 2025
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held last weekend.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Joe Cocker was inducted into the RRHF last weekend
'Space Captain' from the 1970s album/movie "Mad Dogs & Englishman" is this week's fave.
Contains link to a limited time access to Tedeschi Trucks Band documentary from 2015 Lockn
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
'Space Captain' from the 1970s album/movie "Mad Dogs & Englishman" is this week's fave.
Contains link to a limited time access to Tedeschi Trucks Band documentary from 2015 Lockn
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
🤣
Box Office Flop Proves Sydney Sweeney's 'Christy' Doesn't Have Good Genes
Box Office Flop Proves Sydney Sweeney's 'Christy' Doesn't Have Good Genes
Sydney Sweeney seems to be learning the hard way that perhaps the MAGA-leaning audience she's quietly cultivated over the years isn't exact
dlvr.it
November 11, 2025 at 11:04 PM
🤣
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There ya have it!
November 8, 2025 at 11:39 PM
There ya have it!
Friday Fave at 50
This week I reviewed 7 albums from Nov 75
All have informed my musical journey none more than Neil Young
With Crazy Horse he released "Zuma"
'Pardon My Heart' is a bittersweet track about failing relationships
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
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This week I reviewed 7 albums from Nov 75
All have informed my musical journey none more than Neil Young
With Crazy Horse he released "Zuma"
'Pardon My Heart' is a bittersweet track about failing relationships
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
Friday Fave 45.25 November 7, 2025
Friday Fave at 50.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Friday Fave at 50
This week I reviewed 7 albums from Nov 75
All have informed my musical journey none more than Neil Young
With Crazy Horse he released "Zuma"
'Pardon My Heart' is a bittersweet track about failing relationships
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
This week I reviewed 7 albums from Nov 75
All have informed my musical journey none more than Neil Young
With Crazy Horse he released "Zuma"
'Pardon My Heart' is a bittersweet track about failing relationships
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
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Poilievre to floor-crossing MP: "My leadership style is fine you cuck beta soyboy!"
Poilievre to floor-crossing MP: "My leadership style is fine you cuck beta soyboy!"
OTTAWA - With Yarmouth MP Chris d’Entremont crossing the floor from the Conservatives to the Liberals due to "Poilievre's leadership style", the CPC leader has responded "My leadership style is the ab...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Poilievre to floor-crossing MP: "My leadership style is fine you cuck beta soyboy!"
very cool!
I 💙 this. Need more of this especially now w so many losing SNAP. I saw a post where some elderly people had to go get a job due to cuts in their benefits n that is just sad n wrong! #kindness
November 5, 2025 at 10:25 PM
very cool!
Friday Fave - Cover Edition
Decided to follow up last week's Pure Prairie League with Mick Ronson's cover of 'Angel No. 9' from his 2nd solo album in 1975 .
I also found a live version from The Old Grey Whistle Test.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
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Decided to follow up last week's Pure Prairie League with Mick Ronson's cover of 'Angel No. 9' from his 2nd solo album in 1975 .
I also found a live version from The Old Grey Whistle Test.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
Friday Fave 44.24 October 31, 2025
Cover Edition
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October 31, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Friday Fave - Cover Edition
Decided to follow up last week's Pure Prairie League with Mick Ronson's cover of 'Angel No. 9' from his 2nd solo album in 1975 .
I also found a live version from The Old Grey Whistle Test.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
Decided to follow up last week's Pure Prairie League with Mick Ronson's cover of 'Angel No. 9' from his 2nd solo album in 1975 .
I also found a live version from The Old Grey Whistle Test.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
DJT got mad that an advert used part of an actual address Regan gave advising against tariffs & their costs.
So now, because it didn't come down as soon as he wanted, he's going to slap another 10% on to further impact his own economy.
I say FUK um, keep the ads rolling & 'elbows up'.
So now, because it didn't come down as soon as he wanted, he's going to slap another 10% on to further impact his own economy.
I say FUK um, keep the ads rolling & 'elbows up'.
October 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM
DJT got mad that an advert used part of an actual address Regan gave advising against tariffs & their costs.
So now, because it didn't come down as soon as he wanted, he's going to slap another 10% on to further impact his own economy.
I say FUK um, keep the ads rolling & 'elbows up'.
So now, because it didn't come down as soon as he wanted, he's going to slap another 10% on to further impact his own economy.
I say FUK um, keep the ads rolling & 'elbows up'.
'Angel #9' by Pure Prairie League is this week's Friday Fave.
The guitar work may or may not have been none other than Mick Ronson of 'The Spiders from Mars' fame.
No matter it's killer.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
The guitar work may or may not have been none other than Mick Ronson of 'The Spiders from Mars' fame.
No matter it's killer.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
Friday Fave 43.25 October 24, 2025
A few weeks back to celebrate FF at 50, I featured Ozark Mountain Daredevils.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
'Angel #9' by Pure Prairie League is this week's Friday Fave.
The guitar work may or may not have been none other than Mick Ronson of 'The Spiders from Mars' fame.
No matter it's killer.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
The guitar work may or may not have been none other than Mick Ronson of 'The Spiders from Mars' fame.
No matter it's killer.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
New Music Edition
Hayley Williams performed 'True Believer' on Fallon last week She made a 'believer' out of me.
Powerful performance and poignant social commentary.
I compare that to with another new release from last week.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
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Hayley Williams performed 'True Believer' on Fallon last week She made a 'believer' out of me.
Powerful performance and poignant social commentary.
I compare that to with another new release from last week.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
Friday Fave 43.25 October 17, 2025
New Music Edition
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October 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
New Music Edition
Hayley Williams performed 'True Believer' on Fallon last week She made a 'believer' out of me.
Powerful performance and poignant social commentary.
I compare that to with another new release from last week.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...
Hayley Williams performed 'True Believer' on Fallon last week She made a 'believer' out of me.
Powerful performance and poignant social commentary.
I compare that to with another new release from last week.
Enjoy & remember; play it loud!
raeroer.substack.com/p/friday-fav...