Check Out This Album Cover…What’s With The Faces? I am a collector of vinyl…called “albums” when I was growing up. The covers used to be works of art – for good and bad! I am beginning a series that looks… Read More ›
Music
Who Was “Mr. Moonlight?” The Man Behind The Beatles! Terrific New Brian Epstein Book!
Everyone Knows These Guys… John, Paul, George and Ringo. The Beatles. The greatest musical group of our generation. No arguments, sorry. Their story has been told so many different ways, but do you know this guy? Meet Mr. Moonlight! You… Read More ›
Glen Hansard RIP…Oscar-Winning Singer/Songwriter’s Tragic Death…An Homage…
Shocking News…RIP Oscar-Winning Singer/Songwriter Glen Hansard… Such sad news to wake up to. Glen Hansard, the Irish folk-rock musician and actor who fronted the band the Frames and had Oscar-winning success with the 2007 film Once, has died…he was 56 years… Read More ›
Do You Know The “I Know I Know I Know I Know…” Song? Why Bill Withers Sings It 26 Times In A Row In “Ain’t No Sunshine!”!
A Terrific Song With Two Words Repeated TWENTY-SIX Times! There are so many great stories about unique songs, raucous recording sessions and more, and here’s one that tells the story of how an unfinished song became a legend! At the… Read More ›
Chappell Roan, Donna Summer And More “Hot Hot Hot” Summer Songs!
Hot Enough For You? It seems that the world is on fire: sweltering hot weather in Europe, large parts of the US in triple degree temperatures – what a climate mess we’ve created! So, I decided to follow my fellow… Read More ›
“Beef”‘s Greatest Hits! My Encounter With Jessica Harper And Some “Phantom Of The Paradise” Love!
“Beef” Rocks! If you are a fan of classic 70’s movies, then you know this face: It is, OF COURSE, BEEF! Garrit Graham made an electric impression as “Beef”, the glam rock God in Director Brian DePalma’s rock masterpiece, “Phantom Of… Read More ›
California’s Hidden “Calla Lily” Park – With A Taylor Swift Twist!
Welcome to Paradise! This is the unbelievable coastline of central California…as clouds roll in off the Pacific Ocean before clearing to reveal this view from Big Sur: A drive north up California’s incredible highway one takes you past Big Sur… Read More ›
The Tragedy Of Badfinger… The “Most Cursed” Rock Band Of All Time?
A True Music Tragedy: The Story Of The Band “Badfinger…” Since I work in entertainment, I have interacted with so many Artists across movies, TV, theater and music…I have seen some go on to iconic careers, and I have seen… Read More ›
The Musical Bowls Of Paris “Tap” Into New York City! It’s Melodic “Clinamen” Time!
Remember These “Floating Musical Bowls Of Paris?” We were in Paris last summer and found this incredible art exhibit – floating on water! That’s Alex sitting and listening to this: Here is what we found in Paris: Equal parts artist,… Read More ›
An Appreciation Of David Bowie…And Queen’s “Under Pressure” Wine-Fueled Creation…
A Tribute To The Artist David Bowie… I came across a great documentary celebrating David Bowie the other night, and then shortly afterwards an article about him as well and I was reminded of just how iconic he is to… Read More ›
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