Happy birthday to Christine Ellen Hynde, who turns 60 today. I could have chosen almost anything from her catalog to accompany this post, since it's all great, but I'm going with this one because, despite its ubiquity upon its release and the way it has sort of become a "background song" that you don't really notice anymore because you've heard it so many times, it is actually a rather terrific piece of work, and if you give it a good listen you are guaranteed a smile. Anyway, Chrissie Hynde, you are awesome. Many happy returns.

Today in music: "Shane MacGowan has gathered together a group of his musician friends to record I Put a Spell on You in aid of Concern Worldwide's work in Haiti. The stellar cast featured vocals from Shane MacGowan, Nick Cave and Primal Scream singer Bobby Gillespie, the Sex Pistols Glen Matlock, The Pretenders Chrissie Hynde and Paloma Faith and finally Eliza Doolittle. On guitars were James Walbourne, The Clashs Mick Jones and Johnny Depp, who recorded his parts in LA." You know what? Johnny Depp SHREDS. I fully endorse this video. [Via]