“Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something…Faithful!” It was one of Todd Rundgren’s sterling achievements – a single side of music as good as anything he has ever released… “Rundgren’s ‘clearest and most interesting set of songs since Something/Anything?’” The… Read More ›
Meet Jill St. John – America’s First “Bond Girl”! One of the many interesting aspects of the James Bond series is the “Bond Girl” – a beautiful co-star who gets involved with 007 in many different ways: Of course, James… Read More ›
A Pair Of “Desperados” Indeed! Tonight, the ending of “Ray Donovan” included “Desperadoes Under The Eaves”, a brilliant Warren Zevon Song from this Brilliant self-titled Warren Zevon album! Let’s look at one of Zevon’s greatest artistic achievements, which was used… Read More ›
On the eve of the 2017 edition of the Cannes Film Festival, here’s a look at some of my favorite moments… Welcome To Cannes 2017! Located in the south of France, on the fabled French Riviera, Cannes is one of… Read More ›
Some of the catchiest pop songs of the late 60’s and early 70’s were written by one person, the terrific Singer/Songwriter Laura Nyro: Laura Nyro’s Hit Singles For Others! Nyro released a number of great album – and I wanted… Read More ›
Plenty O’Toole: “Hi, I’m Plenty.”James Bond: “But of course you are.”Plenty O’Toole: “Plenty O’Toole.”James Bond: “Named after your father perhaps?” Time to look at one of the most beautiful “Bond Girls” who was also a member of Hollywood Royalty! Lana… Read More ›
“There’s something at the heart of it that’s simply awful A man who makes a living off a plastic waffle!” Time to celebrate an album from an Artist whose “plastic waffles” make millions of fans rejoice! Time for four more… Read More ›
“I Am NOT Throwing Away My Shot!” It’s the “Shot” being heard around the musical world…much anticipated Tony Awards, recent Grammy Awards, and now the Pulitzer Prize! It’s the “hip hop history” brilliance of “Hamilton!” “Hamilton” Smashes Through The Hype!… Read More ›
Could You See Yourself Living Here? Yes, this idyllic island location is looking for new residents! Imagine waking every single day of your life looking at this: It is a bit difficult to get to, and for some “castaways”, a… Read More ›
“While it is true that a descending chromatic four-chord progression is a common convention that abounds in the music industry, the similarities here transcend this core structure” With those words, a Judge is taking Led Zeppelin to court! That’s right,… Read More ›
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