It’s April Fools Day! Let’s Have Some Fun!
Back when life was (mostly) fun, sometimes we listened to novelty songs, several of which were sung by Ray Stevens, such as “The Streak," "Gitarzan," and his first major hit, the now politically incorrect "Ahab The Arab." Since tomorrow is April Fools Day, a...
Happy 70th Birthday Elton John
On Saturday—March 25th--Captain Fantastic hits the big 70! To put Elton John’s remarkable career in perspective, “Your Song,” his first hit, came out in 1970—he’s been a pop icon for 47 years and his star is still rising—in addition to almost constant touring,...
The Luck O’ The Irish Is With Us: U2 Is Going On Tour
While enjoying your corned beef, cabbage and green beer, here’s another reason to celebrate the Irish: In honor of the 30th anniversary of the release of "The Joshua Tree," one of the greatest albums of all time, U2 is going on tour. Europe and the U.S. Starting...
Be There or Be Square: You Need to Know Ed Sheeran
At this very moment, it’s possible that Ed Sheeran is the most talented and popular pop singer/songwriter in the world. Every song he sings turns to gold, and fans are already embracing his latest gem, "How Would You Feel" (Paean), a heartfelt, sweet ballad, Ed is...
Head and The Heart
Last August, Boomer Music Update singled out “All We Ever Knew” by Head and The Heart, an alternative Seattle based 70s sounding folk pop group with wide appeal. Some six months later, “All We Ever Knew” is #1 on the Adult Alternative charts and is currently fast...
Paying The Proper Respect: It’s Fats Domino’s 88th Birthday
Party lovers from all four of earth’s corners will descend on New Orleans this weekend for Mardi Gras, a few days ahead of the big finale, "Fat Tuesday," on February 28th. There’s another celebration going on in town, in addition to the parades–Sunday, Feb. 26,...
Sturgill Simpson, Music’s Mystery Man
The mystery singer/songwriter of the moment, Sturgill Simpson, just won a Grammy for “Best Country Album” despite the fact that he’s not really Country, and hardly anyone has ever heard of him. Difficult as it is to pinpoint his style, we’re going with...
Countdown to Sunday Night’s Grammys
It's 48 hours and counting from "Music’s Biggest Night," the 59th Grammy Awards, from The Staples Center in Los Angeles. MC’d by The "Late Late Show’s” James Corden, scheduled performers include Adele, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, John Legend and The Weeknd. One of...
“I’m A Believer” Was #1 At Super Bowl 1
The very first “Super Bowl” was on January 15, 1967, in Los Angeles, when the Green Bay Packers, led by Quarterback Bart Starr, manhandled the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10. Fans headed to the game, held in Los Angeles’ famed Memorial Coliseum, were likely to hear...