“Life Goes On”
“Life Goes On” by Fergie is out of my format comfort zone, but I listened with an open ear and mind, because the awareness of new, quality, popular music, some of which l love and some not so much, connects me to what’s happening in the culture at large--...
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...
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...
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...
A Snappy Dance Song
Calvin Harris is a Scottish hit maker-- a singer/songwriter/DJ and producer--a world-class superstar who hit it big nearly 10-years ago, and hasn’t slowed down since. Harris has a huge list of credits, awards and accomplishments-- especially impressive is that...
R.I.P. Bobby Vee, Teen Idol
Bobby Vee died October 24th from complications due to Alzheimer’s. He was 73. In the Fall of 1960, Boomers were just entering junior and senior high, and Vee, only a few years older than we were, was HOT on Top 40 radio with his first hit "Devil Or Angel." **...
An Unlikely Pairing: Beyonce and Andy Williams
Most early Boomers will remember Andy Williams’ “Can’t Get Used To Losing You"– from 1963. The hook was unforgettable: can’t get over losing you, no matter what I try to do Well, It’s back. Sort of. Beyoncé’s current single, “Hold Up,” is doing what many artists and...
Who’s Going To Take You Home, Maroon 5 or The Cars?
There’s a reason Adam Levine was named People magazine’s 2013 “Sexiest Man Alive” and there are those who make the case that he retain that title in perpetuity, but enough about his looks, instead, consider the great music he makes as lead singer of Maroon 5,...