This could be the oddest (and Highest) duet of all time. 1973. This was aired on TV. Man, what a time to be alive. Not sure even HBO would air this in 2017. Imagine twitter in 1973? This would get killed by some. Praised by others. Reminds me again that I was, and am, happy … Read More
Musings By Mark
Top Earning Dead Celebrities
Musicians Dominate Top Earning Dead Celebrities List. Of course they do. Music is good for your soul. Forbes’ annual list of the estimated annual earnings of dead celebrities is out. Michael Jackson holds the top spot for the 5th year in a row. The full list 1. Michael Jackson, musician, died 2009 : $75million 2. … Read More
Tom Petty…Songs Not On The Radio But They Should Be
Everyone knows the hit songs. They are brilliant. Hell, there is a reason you know every song by heart. They are not necessarily his best songs. Radio and Streaming playlists don’t take chances. They don’t want you to change the station. Often the case with great song writers, justice is not done by the radio … Read More
Long Time Running: The Tragically Hip Documentary
I remember when I first heard of The Hip. I was home from college and my HS buddy, Jeff, and I were catching up. Probably at a bar. Probably shooting darts. Or maybe watching a movie. Music usually came up in our conversations. Jeff was my gateway to r.e.m. and The Tragically Hip. So thank … Read More
9/11 Songs
Through tears and hopefulness I write this. As I listen to the songs. Thank you musicians. If you love someone hug them right now. Springsteen wrote this after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America. This song is dedicated to the 343 firefighters we lost that day. Cornell explained the song to MTV News: … Read More
Solar Eclipse 2017
We are a music site. I feel like we should add a bit of music for this cosmic event. Enjoy.
Happy B Day Bill Berry
William Thomas Berry was born on this day in 1958. He is a retired American musician. Mr Berry is probably best known as the drummer for the alternative rock band, r.e.m.. When alternative actually meant something. First time on TV. Of course, it begins with Bill pounding the tubs. Holy balls I miss them. An … Read More
Bruce Plays A Very Special “Jungleland”
2012 Bruce Springsteen is on tour. Shocking I know. They playing a show in Gothenburg, Sweden. Bruce Springsteen plays “Jungleland” for the first time since the death of Clarence Clemons. Clarence had died a year earlier. You will get chills. Unless you are dead inside. Bruce dedicates the song to Clemons. Jake, Clarence’s nephew, earns … Read More
The Drink Kate Snow and Jane Lynch
This is a new series hosted by Kate Snow (my wife). Kate sits down with someone and for the length of a drink chats about “How did you get here?”. Her first guest is the brilliant Jane Lynch (gotta love those Chicago girls). Actress Jane Lynch shares insights on should you set goals, the challenges … Read More
Happy B Day Nick Drake
1948. Nick Drake is born in Rangoon, Burma. Raised in England. Releases three albums before his death in 1974. He didn’t find a wide audience when he was living. And if it weren’t for an ad, a generation of music lovers would have possibly missed out. I’m so thankful for the music he put out … Read More