Why “The Bangles” Sound Even Better to Me Now
Why The Bangles sound even better to me now. When I first heard the “The Bangles,” I initially brushed them off as a novelty girl band. For me, they resembled…
“Fine Young Cannibals”: Interesting Name, Fantastic Beats
“Fine Young Cannibals: Interesting Name, Fantastic Beats Named after a 1960 film “All the Fine Young Cannibals,” starring Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood, this band topped the charts around the…
Do You Wanna Party Like it’s 1985?
Do You Wanna Party Like it’s 1985? Sorry Prince, we’re going to borrow your phrase for this one. We’re going back to 1985 to check out some of the big…
My Love Hate Relationship with Hip Hop
My Love Hate Relationship with Hip Hop. For me, Hip Hop music has always been the elephant in the room. I hardly listen to it, or follow any Hip Hop…
Once Fabulous Tunes, Sadly Now Mere Jingles
Once fabulous tunes, sadly now mere jingles. If you were born in the early 70s or earlier, you will recognize long forgotten themes in radio or TV commercials. Sometimes they…
In The World of Big Bands, James Last Ruled
In the world of Big Bands, James Last ruled. In losing “Hansi,” seven years ago, we lost an extraordinary music composer and band leader. He had been called “King of…
“Men at Work” – One of The Most Underrated Bands?
“Men at Work” – one of the most underrated of bands? I read this comment somewhere, and realized there might just be some truth to it. Incredibly talented, some unforgettable…
“Diamond Life” With The Unique Sade Adu
“Diamond Life” With The Unique Sade Adu. From her first album, “Diamond Life,” Sade Adu proved she’s in a league of her own. The music scene is majorly eclectic in…
“The Flying Lizards” – A Crazy Musical Genre I Love
“The Flying Lizards” – A Crazy Musical Genre I Love. For a while they turned out music of the likes that hadn’t been heard before. Going by music trends, we…
Kenny Rogers and My Love of Country Music
Kenny Rogers and My Love of Country Music. With his coming death anniversary, in March, I want to reflect on the late Kenny Rogers and my love of Country Music.…
