Doris Day Had All The Goods
Doris Day was always "there" in Boomerville, USA. Not disrupting the status quo, like an Elvis Presley or a Marilyn Monroe..but a decades long, constant presence, just the same. Top 40 radio played her hits alongside those of Ricky Nelson, Fats Domino, Gene Vincent....
A Traditional Mother’s Day Song with Philly-Style Soul
Could there be a a more traditional Mother's Day song than the adoring "I"ll Always Love My Mama," with lines and verses like this… I'll always love my mama She's my favorite girl You only get one, you only get one, yeah I'll always love my mama She brought me in...
Tommy James Deserves Our Love and Respect
How about a shout out for under-rated Tommy James whose unique sound and point of view (aided by The Shondells) is embedded in Boomers brains? "Hanky Panky" (One of the biggest hits of 1966) "I Think We're Alone Now" "Crystal Blue Persuasion" "Crimson & Clover" ...
“Son of a Gun, We’ll Have Big Fun, on the Bayou”
The 50th annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival began yesterday and runs through next weekend, a standout event in a city that revels in its musical heritage, having created and contributed to American music that's played and listened to all over the world. The...
Hittsville USA: A TV Tribute To Berry Gordy
Sunday night at 8 PM, ET/PT, CBS will air a tribute to soon-to-be 90-years old Berry Gordy. The show was taped at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles earlier this year. Co-hosted by Smokey Robinson, the show features performances by Motown legends Stevie Wonder,...
RIP Dick Dale, Plus Tomorrow is “Record Store Day”
Fingers flying in scorching style as he played his left handed Fender guitar, musical trail blazer, the "King of the Surf Guitar," Dick Dale, passed away last month (3/16) at age 81. Dale practically invented surf music, paving the way for the early 60's "Surf...
The 54th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Are Sunday Night
On Sunday night, the ersatz Academy of Country Music hosts their 54th Annual Awards show, live from Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena, 8p EST. "Reba" will host; the nominees include the usual suspects; the show’s performers are stars old & new, hotties & has...
Ingrid Andress: A New Voice With Something To Say
Ingrid Andress, a sensational talent who studied at the famed Berklee College of music, released her first, fiery, in your face composition, "Lady Like," a feminist statement-song that re-defines "lady-like," on Youtube earlier this month, appropriately, on...
Happy 75th Birthday to “The Supreme” Diana Ross
Diana Ross turns 75-years old on Tues.--technically, she's not a Baby Boomer, however, she's an "Honorary Boomer" because she and her music are embedded in our shared generational memory. Of all the girl groups in that era, The Supremes (Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson...