what a wonderful tribute. harry always made me laugh. i hadn't seen him in years, but he was a good friend and a great classmate starting in 7th grade - when i was new and awkward and he was cool and in touch with absurdity. gone far too soon. so sorry for your loss. i wish you all the best as you continue your journey through grief to your new relationship with him.
Dear Walter- I’m a huge Walkman fan and love your solo stuff- and this is literally the only thing I’ve used Substack for: listening to this show. It’d been a while since I listened and I was sweeping my back patio on a fairly quotidian sunny Saturday here in San Diego, scrolled down to see which shows to listen to and landed on this. I too lost my brother fairly recently, (3 years now) and then my dad last December. And goddamn I needed this today! I’m writing this a little teary eyed, also feeling a bit maudlin now around my wife and son, but they also enjoy your show and they know how I can be. Getting older can be rough but it really helps put stuff in perspective too and treasure these precious memories. Btw, as the final strains of Dreams by The Cranberries faded my wife just told me she just read today (September 6th) is the late great Dolores O’Riordan’s birthday! How’s that for some cosmic magic? Thank you for doing all you do.
Hey thanks for this. And im so sorry for your losses. It’s nice to hear this episode resonated with you— thanks for the note. Anyway cheers to you, friend, and hbd to Dolores. ✌️
Walt: Thank you so much for doing this episode. It was beautiful and it helped me a lot. Harry and I hadn't seen each other much recently except at your shows but, years back, before I went out to LA but after college, it felt like we were kicking it almost every night. It was a really fun time and that dude was just such an intensely pure friend.
Any chance you can share the "cheesy songs that harry loved" playlist? Or should I ask Ham?
And I just tried to share the playlist with you but I don’t see a share option. Maybe cuz ham made it? I bet he can share it with you. Hope you’re good, pal.
And I just tried to share the playlist with you but I don’t see a share option. Maybe cuz ham made it? I bet he can share it with you. Hope you’re good, pal.
Hey Walt. I think you played Sayonara by The Pogues on your show a while back and you mentioned that your brother loved that song. It totally ended up being my gateway song to getting into The Pogues properly. It's sort of a ridiculous song but I love it so much with absolutely no irony (and the rest of Hell's Ditch incl Summer in Siam). So thanks to you and your bro for showing me the way 🙏
Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute to your brother. And sorry for your loss. He sounds like an awesome guy! Made the songs that I have heard before so much more meaningful plus new to me songs as well.
Long time listener, first time commenter. Just wanted to say thanks for sharing this wonderful tribute. So sorry for the loss. Really appreciate you sharing your memories with us and always making the show amazing! One Love!
Heartbreaking and beautiful. Thanks for sharing and all my condolences. Harry was a very fun and funny dude I only knew a tiny bit but always appreciated his coolness and spirit. All my healing wishes to you and your fam.
what a wonderful tribute. harry always made me laugh. i hadn't seen him in years, but he was a good friend and a great classmate starting in 7th grade - when i was new and awkward and he was cool and in touch with absurdity. gone far too soon. so sorry for your loss. i wish you all the best as you continue your journey through grief to your new relationship with him.
Thank you for this. 🩵💚🩵
Dear Walter- I’m a huge Walkman fan and love your solo stuff- and this is literally the only thing I’ve used Substack for: listening to this show. It’d been a while since I listened and I was sweeping my back patio on a fairly quotidian sunny Saturday here in San Diego, scrolled down to see which shows to listen to and landed on this. I too lost my brother fairly recently, (3 years now) and then my dad last December. And goddamn I needed this today! I’m writing this a little teary eyed, also feeling a bit maudlin now around my wife and son, but they also enjoy your show and they know how I can be. Getting older can be rough but it really helps put stuff in perspective too and treasure these precious memories. Btw, as the final strains of Dreams by The Cranberries faded my wife just told me she just read today (September 6th) is the late great Dolores O’Riordan’s birthday! How’s that for some cosmic magic? Thank you for doing all you do.
Hey thanks for this. And im so sorry for your losses. It’s nice to hear this episode resonated with you— thanks for the note. Anyway cheers to you, friend, and hbd to Dolores. ✌️
Walt: Thank you so much for doing this episode. It was beautiful and it helped me a lot. Harry and I hadn't seen each other much recently except at your shows but, years back, before I went out to LA but after college, it felt like we were kicking it almost every night. It was a really fun time and that dude was just such an intensely pure friend.
Any chance you can share the "cheesy songs that harry loved" playlist? Or should I ask Ham?
Thanks for the note Derek. So nice to read.
And I just tried to share the playlist with you but I don’t see a share option. Maybe cuz ham made it? I bet he can share it with you. Hope you’re good, pal.
Thanks for the note Derek. So nice to read.
And I just tried to share the playlist with you but I don’t see a share option. Maybe cuz ham made it? I bet he can share it with you. Hope you’re good, pal.
Thanks for sharing, Walt. I cant think of a purpose that music serves more than to grieve and to celebrate those we love.
As an aside I can see a playlist / show developing of rocking songs from bands you least expect (look for the bangers by Bob Seger and Journey!).
Thanks Corey - yes I agree.
And thanks for the episode idea! I love it.
Hey Walt. I think you played Sayonara by The Pogues on your show a while back and you mentioned that your brother loved that song. It totally ended up being my gateway song to getting into The Pogues properly. It's sort of a ridiculous song but I love it so much with absolutely no irony (and the rest of Hell's Ditch incl Summer in Siam). So thanks to you and your bro for showing me the way 🙏
Ha cool. Yeah I love that song. So glad it got you into the Pogues. In case you need guidance — Rum Sodomy and the Lash is their masterpiece!
The cardinal is your brother. You should play some music for him. Heck, your neighbors may appreciate hearing some DMB as well.
Ha ok point taken. But I think people around here get their fill of Dave Matthews without my help.
Ooof. This was so beautiful, Walt. Who wouldn’t want a tribute like that? Thanks for sharing your brother with us.
Thanks Ryann🙏
Thanks for this, dude. ❤️
This show is a gift of love. And it reminded me of my brother and our relationship. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute to your brother. And sorry for your loss. He sounds like an awesome guy! Made the songs that I have heard before so much more meaningful plus new to me songs as well.
Long time listener, first time commenter. Just wanted to say thanks for sharing this wonderful tribute. So sorry for the loss. Really appreciate you sharing your memories with us and always making the show amazing! One Love!
Heartbreaking and beautiful. Thanks for sharing and all my condolences. Harry was a very fun and funny dude I only knew a tiny bit but always appreciated his coolness and spirit. All my healing wishes to you and your fam.