I’m not alone in being upset by the murder of Renee Good at the hands of federal agents. I may, however, be alone in getting an earworm from the coverage. I am not, however, advocating street fighting. Violence is for mugs. Protest movements founded on violence never end well. Enough politics, let’s rock.

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards wrote Street Fighting Man for the Rolling Stones 1968 album Beggar’s Banquet.

We begin with two versions by The Stones:

Ron Wood played on the live version above as well as on this bluesy Rod Stewart cover:

One of the few bits of good news in 2025 was the regrouping of Oasis.

Lucinda Williams. Say no more.

What would the Friday Cocktail Hour be without instrumental versions of the week’s tune? This time, Doors lead guitarist Robbie Krieger followed by the London Symphony Orchestra.

That’s it for this week. I propose a toast to all the people peacefully protesting Team MAGA’S insane and inane immigration policies. It’s what John Lennon would want. Never argue with him.