Keeping Boomers In Touch With Today's Music
We connect a song from back-in-the-day to a current hit that has a similar sound/content/style. You’ll be up to speed in 90-seconds.
Curated by Dave Sholin | Written by Lee Wade
Channeling David Bowie! His Spirit and Vibe Are All Over “Leave Me Alone”
The band’s name is IDKHOW? And it stands for I Dont Know How But They Found Me. They’re a Salt Lake City duo: Dallon Weekes, singer/songwriter/keyboards/guitar and Ryan Seaman, guitar/singer/drums and their “Leave Me Alone” is a hit, one of the most played songs on...
Love Interrupted: Darling, Can’t We Please Just “Start Over”
Five years ago a then unknown Chris Stapleton catapulted into the Country music scene, his "traditional and authentic" Country sound embraced by fans who thrill to the twang. On November 13th, he'll release his 4th studio album which includes his new single "Starting...
Dave Sholin’s Memory of John Lennon’s Last Day*
One of my favorite memories of that fateful day was giving John & Yoko a lift to the Record Plant before racing to JFK for my flight back to San Francisco. John and I connected on our mutual love for Elvis Presley--you can hear that Elvis "quiver" in John's voice...
Happy 60th Anniversary to “The Twist”
In 1958 Hank Ballard wrote and released "The Twist;" two years later Chubby Checker recorded it, taking it to the top of the Billboard Hot 100...twice (again in 1962), and it became a world wide sensation. Tomorrow is the 60th anniversary of that version--named by...
Frankie Valli Redux & The Academy of Country Music Awards Are on TV Tonight.
"You're just too good to be true/can't take my eyes off of you" ... 53 years ago Frankie Valli made made musical history with the enduring "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You"' which is, as we speak, being introduced to a new generation of Top 40 listeners via electronic...
The 80s-YEAH! (A Must Listen To!)
Almost five years ago, Boomer Music Update raved about Dawes, a four-man Los Angeles/Laurel Canyon indie folk/rock band fronted by lead singer and guitarist Taylor Goldsmith with his drum playing younger brother Griffin. Fast forward to next month, when Dawes...
R.I.P.: Ronald Bell, Co-Founder, Kool & The Gang
If you are a Boomer, then it's very likely that you're familiar with "Celebration," Kool and the Gang's festive ode to fun and even more fun! From the 70s through the 80s, when R&B songs were Top 40 staples, Kool & the Gang were super-stars--their co founder,...
Getting To Know Miley Cyrus
If you're even slightly tuned into pop-culture, you are aware of the publicity juggernaut that's Miley Cyrus--maybe seen her on TV or in the tabloids-- she's just released "Midnight Sky," her new and "highly anticipated" single (nearly seven million You-tube hits...
Today is Labor Day
What a difference a year makes. Last year was a traditional, regular ol' Labor Day. This year, the search for a vaccine for Covid-19 is at warp speed, with millions searching for work and a paycheck. Those fortunate enough to have both can celebrate their good...