In Brief: The Official Will Swaim Playlist (Heard Mentality)

In Brief: The Official Will Swaim Playlist

Posted by Ellen Griley in not fit for print

January 26, 2007 3:01 PM

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I'm sure by now that most of you who read this are aware our editor-in-chief, Will Swaim, has resigned. What you may not be aware of, however, is our boss's penchant for singing—constantly. Seriously. Dude sings more than Rebecca Schoenkopf does. Which is A LOT. Anyway. In memorium, I'm posting the official Will Swaim playlist. If Will owned (and could figure out how to operate) an iPod, here's what would be on it:

Elvis Costello, "What's So Funny (About Peace, Love and Understanding)?"
The Clash, "London Calling"
Public Enemy, "Fight the Power"
Kanye West, "Gold Digger"
The Smiths, "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out"
Rage Against the Machine, "Bulls on Parade"
R.E.M., "Driver Eight"
Franz Ferdinand, "Take Me Out"
Three 6 Mafia, "Hard Out There for a Pimp"

You'll be missed, boss.

Comments (7)

Orange County Weekly - The Blotter says:
January 26, 2007 15:01

[...] Yes, naranjeros: OC Weekly founder/editor/publisher/soul Will Swaim has resigned. Coverage in the Los Angeles Times, Orange County Business Journal, Orange County Register. Our paper? Wait until Thursday…until then, por favor post all thoughts/rants/valentines about our dearly departed Herr below! And do check out our music blog and find out the unofficial Will Swaim playlist! [...]

tenaya! says:
January 26, 2007 16:01

It's true! All of them! I can hear them now....especially "Gold Digger."

Victor D. Infante says:
January 26, 2007 18:01

How did absolutely no Black Flag make this list? (:

rebecca says:
January 27, 2007 15:01

WOOOOO-MAN!

KaRi from TPSradio says:
March 21, 2007 16:03

How 'bout some local LONG BEACH music on that list?

charla says:
March 28, 2007 15:03

I'm hoping someone will read this and furnish an email address for Will. I'd like to participate in his new Long Beach venture.

Thanks sincerely,

Charla

Randy Rock says:
April 10, 2007 19:04

I am very saddened and shocked to read that Mr. Swaim has resigned. I do hope he keeps his insightful commentary ongoing at his new job. What's the reason for his resignation? My hope is that an even bigger paper with similar in-depth reporting is waiting in the wings for him...

Best to Mr. Swaim... Hate to see you go...