"Charlie and Annie" by Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 (partial repost)
Stephen Kellogg parted with his band, The Sixers , in 2012. Though the band doesn't consider themselves right-wing, they were named the “Armed Forces Entertainer of the Year” in 2010. Kellogg continues to play for the troops and raises money for St. Jude's every holiday season. His last album with the Sixers, Gift Horse is a treasure of Northeastern folk rock tunes, delving into topics of family, love, religion, and existential dread. HIS RANTS COULD BE CONTAGIOUS. In a concert clip, Stephen Kellogg describes " Charlie and Annie " as his memories from middle school during a time he didn't feel very safe. The song talks about an ill-fated romance between alcoholic Charlie, who shows his kindness just enough to partially redeem himself through the singer. He's a victim of his addictions, though the singer doesn't let him off the hook. Annie is a beautiful woman who had quite the past before she got tied down by "Charlie and motherhood." C