“Now I understand what you have to do: Put your political message across with a little honey.” With those words, John Lennon created a holiday song with a powerful message of peace. Time to celebrate his iconic Christmas single! “Happy… Read More ›
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The Eagles Beautiful Christmas Single! “Please Come Home For Christmas!” “Funky New Year” Too!
Time For Some Eagles Christmas Magic! There is nothing better than holiday music – everyone from Paul McCartney to his long-time writing partner John Lennon has written hit holiday singles: The Eagles Come Home For Christmas! And of course, The… Read More ›
Todd Rundgren! Utopia! “Oblivion!” Ironic Title Twist To Neglected Gem!
Utopia’s Lost Treasure! All hardcore Todd Rundgren and Utopia fans know about this album, but for the more “casual” Todd Rundgren fan, you may have missed one of Utopia’s neglected gems: a terrific collection of power pop tunes – as… Read More ›
Utopia’s Legendary “Disco Jets!” Todd Rundgren’s “Lost” Instrumental Oddity!
“It was a disco spoof, but it was a hoot to record and I remember laughing so hard I cried.” Todd Rundgren And Utopia Go “Disco!” Not familiar with this Utopia album? Well that’s because it was never released! More… Read More ›
Todd’s Movie Music! Classic Todd Rundgren Movie Moments!
Just watched a movie that included some music from one of my favorite Artists… Todd Rundgren’s “Friends!” Yes, Lloyd and Harry love Todd Rundgren music as much as they love food fights! This funny moment from “Dumb And Dumber” is… Read More ›
Hall & Oates! Classic Music! Great Hooks! The Greatest Hall & Oates Album Cuts!
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Time To Celebrate The Musical Magic Of Hall & Oates! There has been a great critical re-evaluation of Daryl Hall & John Oates, and deservedly so! They are the best selling duo in music history –…
Warren Zevon! “Ray Donovan” Loves It! Linda Ronstadt’s Smash Hits! Eagles All Over It! Jackson Browne Produced It!
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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…
Todd Rundgren’s “Utopia 2!” A Neglected 80’s Power Pop Classic! Kasim Sulton’s Departure – And Return!
The Two Faces Of Utopia! Fans of Todd Rundgren and Utopia know there are two albums titled “Utopia”: one is the band’s debut, and the other almost a decade later…both are terrific for different reasons… This first Utopia album was… Read More ›
Todd Rundgren Stays “Faithful!” A Shocking Record Label Betrayal! Beatles Covers! Brilliant New Songs!
“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 ›
Warren Zevon! “Ray Donovan” Loves It! Linda Ronstadt’s Smash Hits! Eagles All Over It! Jackson Browne Produced It!
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 ›