Lyrics with Timeless Creativity
Before we get into the details of today’s song suggestions, let me admit that I have, at times, been smug about “my" generation’s music—that it was the “golden age” of the singer/songwriter, an era awash in creativity, producing musical heavyweights from Elvis to the...
“Electric Love” Sizzles & Delights
"Electric Love” by Michigan singer/songwriter Garrett Borns, now known only as Borns, is gaining traction after his appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s “Tonight Show” a few weeks ago. The song—which sounds fantastic!-- been around for months, but the buzz is getting louder....
“Hey Everybody” Has “Hungry Like The Wolf” Energy & Bounce
New in the U.S., but been around for a while, are a really young foursome from down under: "5 Seconds Of Summer" –-aka as “5SOS.” Cleverly written lyrics, high energy, and youthful exuberance are getting their latest release “Hey Everybody” lots of radio play and lots...
ADELE!
Just in case you missed it, Adele has a new song out, and within days it had almost 150 million youtube views. Adele's an international super-star, one of the top selling acts of the century, " and her eagerly awaited 3rd album is due out, and the first single is...
Gwen Stefani Sings of Love Gone Wrong
“Star power" is an intangible "something” –you got it or you don’t-- and both these great women artists have it. When they sing about fun, it sounds like the most fun anyone ever had, and when they sing about a love gone wrong, it’s touching. Cyndi Lauper’s 1984 "Time...
You Can Hear ELO’s Influence on Bryan Adams’ New Song
Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart, James Taylor and now Bryan Adams, all Boomers who are crafting new and exciting music. Super star Adams --remember "Everything I Do (I Do It For You)”-- Billboard’s #1 “Song of the Year” in 1991—has a new release--“Brand New Day”. He in...
“Eve of Destruction” was 50 Years Ago!
It's been exactly 50 years, September of 1965, since Barry McGuire’s "Eve Of Destruction" soared to number one on Billboard’s Top 40 chart. The song, which was an instant hit, was recorded in one take on a Thursday (from words scrawled on a crumpled piece of paper),...
Pentatonix Has That EW&F Groove
Today’s link is between the smooth sounding 70’s R&B jams of Earth, Wind & Fire to the a cappella group Pentatonix, which got popular on NBC’s “The Sing Off’ and now have a Top 40 and Adult Pop hit, called "Can't Sleep Love." Earth, Wind & Fire blended...
Sensitive Songs Sung by Sensitive Men
Today's connect is the familiar, classic “Wild World” by Cat Stevens, now Yusaf Islam, to“Wasn’t Expecting That,” a new song by Jamie Lawson that is climbing the charts as we speak. Both are by sensitive singer/songwriters from across the pond, and both songs...