“Recording that album was where we learned how songs become records. Our producer, the legendary Arif Mardin carefully crafted each song, every bit of nuance, bringing in the perfect players for the right moments. And it all worked together as… Read More ›
“He was the perfect husband until his one mistake followed them home.” It’s a line that perfectly sums up this creepy 2000 ghost story starring Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer – and this week’s “Cult Movie Monday!” Here’s the plot:… Read More ›
Lock Your Doors! Shocktober Is Here! Here, let me help you through the door…NOT! I love the month of October, also affectionately known as “Shocktober”, because I celebrate both “#31DaysOfHalloween” AND “#31DaysOfHorror”. To get the month started, don’t both locking… Read More ›
“Three Days Of Peace And Music” That Changed Pop Culture Forever! It is the world’s most iconic music festival of all time: Woodstock – the 1969 concert that changed pop culture – and music – forever…it’s celebrating its 50th anniversary,… Read More ›
In this time to uncertainty, with a pandemic raging around the world, I wanted to share some music that will soothe your nerves and inspire you as well… I have been listening to these Stevie Wonder albums – filled with… Read More ›
“Rocketman”! How Reg Dwight Became Elton John! I have posted stories about the best-selling Artist of the 70’s before – yes, Elton John! Now, a movie tells the story of how Reg Dwight became a “Rocketman”, and I can’t wait… Read More ›
Daryl Hall and John Oates In Concert! Here’s a great way to spend Sunday: listening to some classic Daryl Hall and John Oates music, like this live version of their classic hit “She’s Gone!” Alex and I went to see… Read More ›
Daryl Hall And John Oates Just Keep On Going! My wife Alex and I saw the duo in concert last year, and they show no signs of slowing down! With that in mind, I’m taking another look at some songs… Read More ›
Todd’s New Memoir Is Here! The reasons to vote Todd into the Rock’n’Roll Hall Of Fame keep piling up: not only did he release a GREAT new album this year, but he is releasing his autobiography as well! If you… Read More ›
Let’s Do The Time Warp Again! Why am I writing about an iconic musical number from a cult film that is 43 years old? Well, because Lorna told me to! OK, a bit of hyperbole, but Lorna K. Duff-Howie has… Read More ›
