The front cover of 'The Best of Tim Curry.' Source: A&M Records Even though actor Tim Curry has appeared in many famous theatrical, television, and movie productions like Amadeus, Stephen King’s It (the original), Annie, Legend, Clue, Home Alone 2, and many more, I don’t think I’d be too out of line here to say… Continue reading The Unfortunately Overlooked Music of Legendary Actor Tim Curry
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My Favorite Albums From The First Half of 2024
As I've written elsewhere, I've been participating in a challenge to listen to over 100 new-to-me albums by the end of the year. The majority of what I've listened to so far have been old albums, but a lot of them have been brand-new albums. It's currently the beginning of July and I've already listened… Continue reading My Favorite Albums From The First Half of 2024
The 100 New-To-Me Albums in 2024 Challenge— My Master List (So Far)
Albums I Listened to for the First Time in 2024 Camouflage (1984) — Rod Stewart Nuclear Furniture (1984) — Jefferson Starship Pyramid (1960) — The Modern Jazz Quartet Keyboard Virtuoso (2022) — Tommy Flanagan Hey You (2022) — Liv Slingerland Under Rug Swept (2002) — Alanis Morissette Thanks For The Dance (2019) — Leonard Cohen Alanis (1991) — Alanis Morissette David Bowie (1967) —… Continue reading The 100 New-To-Me Albums in 2024 Challenge— My Master List (So Far)
The Secret Part of Me
youthoughtyou couldbring me painand it would be finebut you have made a big mistakebecause I refuse to be hurt by people like you it is time for you to meet the secret part of methat a regretful few have seenmy revenge comes nowand I saygoodbyetoyou Which one of the above characters is doing the speaking?… Continue reading The Secret Part of Me
A Tribute to Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys
I’m writing this on June 20, 2024, which is when this year’s summer solstice happens. In addition to today being the astrological start of the 2024 summer season, it’s also the 82nd birthday of musician, songwriter, and producer Brian Wilson, one of the founding members of The Beach Boys. I don’t think I’d be too… Continue reading A Tribute to Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys
Daryl Hall and John Oates in The 1970s and 1980s
One of my favorite music acts ever is the duo of Daryl Hall and John Oates. Some of their earliest hits, such as "Rich Girl" and "Sarah Smile," were among the first songs I fell in love with when I first started listening to music when I was a kid in the 1970s. I was… Continue reading Daryl Hall and John Oates in The 1970s and 1980s
Review: ‘Holmes, Marple & Poe’ by James Patterson and Brian Sitts
Source: Little, Brown & Company Background and Story Info Even though I’m a big fan of mysteries and thrillers, I haven’t read many books by bestselling author James Patterson, who is unquestionably one of the most successful mystery and thriller writers of all time. I think I’ve read three or four books by him. I… Continue reading Review: ‘Holmes, Marple & Poe’ by James Patterson and Brian Sitts
My Favorite Paul McCartney Song From Each Album by The Beatles
A couple of years ago, on Paul McCartney’s 80th birthday, I wrote an article in which I shared my favorite song from each of his solo (and Wings) albums. In that piece, I also included a Spotify playlist I made that contained 80 of my favorite songs from Paul. Since he recently celebrated his 82nd… Continue reading My Favorite Paul McCartney Song From Each Album by The Beatles
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