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
Rolling Stones Sing The Blues On New CD
The Rolling Stones new CD, “Blue and Lonesome,” covers songs from the greats: Jimmy Reed, Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter and more. The first single from the album, "Just Your Fool" (first recorded by Little Walter in 1960), is generating Top 30 airplay on Adult...
Sia: An Artist Who Also Sings
Sia is not just a popular “singer.” Rather, she’s a pop-artist who uses music for expression-- she sings, writes and produces her songs, and also directs music videos. August publications, such as The Atlantic magazine, write long and serious tracts about her...
Mondo Cozmo: A Brilliant “Must Listen To”
I know we don’t all like the same genres, and not everyone will think “Shine” by Mondo Cozmo is brilliant, but the Bob Dylan-ish vocals and lyrics, plus the Tom Petty influence, make a compelling case. Stick with me Jesus through the comin' storm I've come to you in...
23-year old Niall Horan Sings With A Hint of Paul Simon
Earlier this year Zayn Malik from the group One Direction scored a massive hit with his debut single "Pillow Talk." Now, his one time band mate, Niall Horan also has a hit with his his first solo effort called "This Town" and it’s achingly sweet, tender and...
Adele’s Newest: High Energy With A Soulful, Gospel Touch
I hate to say it, but women and their heartbreak make such good music together, plus it’s a timeless topic, from Aimee Mann’s mid-80s angst and frustration in Til' Tuesday’s "Voices Carry" to Adele’s newest, “Water Under the Bridge, an exciting, sultry, up-tempo plea...
A Tribute To Leon Russell
We can't not give a salute to the passing last week of Leon Russell. He was 74 years old, and had been in poor health for several years; in July he had a quadruple bypass operation, from which he was still recovering. Leon Russell was was too old to be an...
An Authentic Rock n’ Roll Song by Kings of Leon
What makes a “real” rock n' roll song? E-N-E-R-G-Y. Bruce Springsteen comes to mind, and while Kings of Leon may not be as intense as “The Boss,” they still pound it out, thus qualifying as authentic rock and rollers. The lyrics to their newest, “Waste A...
Can A Boomer Relate to The Weeknd?
In 1974 Rolling Stone magazine named "Rock Your Baby" by George McCrae the "#1 Song of the Year," and in 1975, McCrae was nominated for a Grammy for "Best Male R&B Vocalist." "Rock Your Baby" was McCrae's only big hit, but it was a monster. Everyone...
Sting Has A New Song
If it seems like Sting has been around forever, it’s because he almost has--it was 1978 –38 years ago-- when The Police burst on the music and culture scene with “Roxanne.” Back then, the oldest Boomer was 32 and Sting, who just turned 65-years old last month,...