Evil, I know. But I couldn’t help myself.
October 17, 2012
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Category Archives: music
February 17, 2012
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Didn’t She Almost Have It All
Damn. That was the first word that came to mind when I heard about Whitney Houston. I was sitting on the sofa, watching television with Parker when my sister sent me a text message. “Did u hear? Whitney houston died … Continue reading
January 20, 2012
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Obama’s Greatest Hits?
OK. I love old R&B music just as much as president Obama does. I sing along with Aretha Franklin, Al Green, and Dionne Warwick all the time — at home, in the car, etc. I get it. I do. But … Continue reading
December 23, 2011
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Happy Xmas
I’m probably going to blog over the holiday, because I’m going to be writing over the holiday, because I have to write, just like I have to breathe. Until then, make happy, make it peaceful, and keep it safe. I … Continue reading
November 8, 2011
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Someone Like You
I havne’t been able to get this song out of my head all day. Not that that’s a bad thing, at all.
April 28, 2011
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R.I.P. Pheobe Snow
One of my favorite voices has been stilled. [pro-player playlist='bottom' width='400' height='550']http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALyC9gdjNlQ,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov3OCrNiZ_4,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKDJVTRsB04,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAaSjQBYUs0,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OxTVxGhHFM[/pro-player] R.I.P., Phoebe Snow.
April 19, 2011
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Contentless Patriotism, Reprise
I heard about this, but only watched it just now. Here’s Sharon Angle, belting out Lee Greenwood’s "God Bless the USA." I didn’t make it all the way through. I didn’t need to. I’m familiar with the song, and I’m … Continue reading
December 3, 2010
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My Grown-Up Christmas List
When it comes to the holiday season, I’m neither a Scrooge nor a fanatic. I enjoy the season for a multitude of reasons. And no, I don’t agree with most people about the “reason for the season,” and that’s O.K. … Continue reading
October 28, 2010
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Stick It In Your Ear
There are, I think, certain events that make it clear that the period you refer to as your “youth” has irretrievably faded into the past. One is when the musical acts you listened to almost obsessively have greatest hits collections, … Continue reading
September 30, 2010
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What Songs Get You Through?
I sometimes save things in Google reader that have interesting titles and that I want to read later. “The Wrestler and the Cornflake Girl,” written by a wrestler who fell in love with the music of Tori Amos, is one … Continue reading
May 10, 2010
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If You Believe
I know I say this every time a favorite celebrity passes away, but this is one of those times when I mean it when I say a little bit of light went out of the world when Lena Horne left … Continue reading
April 2, 2010
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Livin’ La Vida Out Loud
This was my first experience of Ricky Martin. I didn’t know his name. I’d never seen him before. But by the time he was done, I — like a lot of people — wanted to know “Who is that guy?!” … Continue reading
November 25, 2009
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Conservative Rapper’s Delight
I now extend my request for Levi Johnston to these guys. The Christian side hug, for the unaware, is the Christian version of the standard “full frontal hug,” which is a sinful abonimation and should be avoided until marriage (I … Continue reading
October 23, 2009
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Singing for Health Care Reform
(Full disclosure: The group that organized the protest is one I work with on my job.) This is something I wish I’d been a part of, and I hope they call me if they need an extra baritone next time. … Continue reading
September 21, 2009
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Second Acts
There are no second acts in American lives. F. Scott Fitzgerald It struck me as simultaneously ironic and poetic when, a few weeks ago, two of music biggest icons — each of whom in their own way represented the intoxicating … Continue reading
September 15, 2009
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What’s The Matter With Kanye?
Clearly something is amiss. Let the record show that, as we say in the south, “he ain’t right.” Kelly Clarkson wonders what happened to him as a child. Obama called him a “jackass.” Well, he did behave like one. [media id=100 … Continue reading
July 21, 2009
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Who’s Sorry Now?
I don’t know about you but “sorry” doesn’t begin to cut it Chris Brown has publicly apologised for attacking his ex-girlfriend Rihanna. In a two-minute video on his website, the R&B star said “I thought it was time that you … Continue reading
July 1, 2009
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You Can’t Win
There’s one Michael Jackson video I forgot to add to the previous post. I thought of it because I found myself humming it yesteday. You can’t win – Michael Jackson – The wizUploaded by xBillieJean. – Explore more music videos. … Continue reading
June 26, 2009
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For Michael Jackson
We all have a few of them. Those "where-were-you-when" moments that simultaneously help define generations and span generational differences. Our parents and grandparents may recall where they were when FDR died or when they heard that Kennedy — John or … Continue reading
June 5, 2009
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Force of Nature
I’m a woman. I can make love to a crocodile… ~ Koko Taylor, “I’m a Woman” That’s my favorite line from my favorite Koko Taylor song — “I’m a Woman,” which sounds like an answer to the Muddy Waters/Bo Diddley … Continue reading