As great Jew of rock Paul Stanley might say, "Now Ah know — Ah KNOW-whoa — that a lotta you PEE-puhl like to ROCK HARD on ROSH HASHANAH! Aw YEAH-ah!" So in my latest humor piece for the Jewish Daily Forward, I hereby offer up nine sugestions to make 5774 rock like 2112.
By the way, this was supposed to be a Top Ten list, but I think my blurb for KISS's "Lick It Up" got chopped at the last minute for being a tad too racy. But since "The Robe" clearly has no editorial standards to speak of, I thought I'd include the missing blurb here:
KISS — Lick It Up
Though often mistakenly assumed to be lascivious in its intent, this 1983 hit actually also has its roots in the Rosh Hashanah meal. Born Stanley Eisen, KISS’s Jewish frontman Paul Stanley has ample experience with dipping his Challah loaf in honey, as well as slathering the sweet stuff on his apples; and as one who abhors waste, Paul is simply encouraging the listener to give thanks to G-d by consuming whatever is left over after the bread and fruit are eaten. “It’s only right, now,” Paul assures us.
Gut Yontif!
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