One of the most unusual stories in pop music is that of British singer Tony Burrows, who could be described as a sort of human hit machine. Although his name is not widely recognized, in the late 1960's and early 1970's he had the knack - and the talent - to show up in an … Continue reading Tony Burrows – The Human Hit Machine
Category: Nostalgia
Speaking Up In Defense Of Cooties
I'm willing to bet that almost everybody reading this has at some point in their childhood teasingly accused someone of giving them 'cooties' -- or has been on the other end, as the one being accused. It's an old insult that dates back for a number of generations, but most of the kids using the … Continue reading Speaking Up In Defense Of Cooties
The Brothers From Mississippi + One
The Chambers Brothers were one of the best of the family-based R&B groups of the Sixties and they were a little unusual too. At their peak, the group consisted of four black brothers from Mississippi -- and a white drummer. Along with contemporaries such as Sly and the Family Stone, the group helped integrate pop … Continue reading The Brothers From Mississippi + One
REVIEW: Jaimee Paul – At Last
Whether we realize it or not, we sometimes approach tribute albums a little sideways, sort of edging up to them while wondering if the artist will do justice to the original. I suppose it's a natural enough attitude to have, but it seems a little unfair if we judge them too quickly. Those thoughts were … Continue reading REVIEW: Jaimee Paul – At Last
Rebel Without A Clue
I've often written about how the familiar sounds of an old song can instantly transport me to a different time and place, and that was certainly the case with one I ran across recently. Johnny Bond's "Hot Rod Lincoln" took me back to a time when my friends and I had some hot rod adventures … Continue reading Rebel Without A Clue
Blues Image – A Brief Picture
Occasionally I've written that I think the label 'one-hit wonder' is a little overused, and in addition is sometimes unfairly and inaccurately applied -- but not always. About forty years ago, a group called Blues Image was probably the perfect definition of 'one-hit wonder' with their million-seller, "Ride Captain Ride." It all began in 1966 … Continue reading Blues Image – A Brief Picture
Reality vs The Waltons
Recently I was scanning with the TV remote - a skill most men master at an early age, but one that has become more difficult with the proliferation of cable channels - and I happened to run across an episode of The Waltons, the TV show about a Depression-era family in rural Virginia. This particular … Continue reading Reality vs The Waltons
REVIEW: Leonisa Ardizzone Quintet – The Scent Of Bitter Almonds
As the executive director of the Salvadori Center, a charitable New York educational foundation, Leonisa Ardizzone is making a real difference in kids' lives. In her alternate life as the leader of the Leonisa Ardizzone Quintet, the talented jazz artist proves that she's a multi-tasker with few equals. Her new album, The Scent Of Bitter … Continue reading REVIEW: Leonisa Ardizzone Quintet – The Scent Of Bitter Almonds
The Unforgettable Jaye P. Morgan
Although she more or less reinvented herself as a TV personality in the latter part of her career, in the early 1950's Jaye P. Morgan was one of the fastest-rising young singing stars around. Her vocal talents, along with her charisma and drop-dead beauty, helped set the stage for what would become a long-lasting career … Continue reading The Unforgettable Jaye P. Morgan
REVIEW: Enclave – Enclave Diaspora
A few years back, multi-instrumentalist Hilary Noble brought his remarkable talents into a partnership with equally skilled pianist Rebecca Cline and formed Enclave, a group dedicated to their concept of an Afro-Latin/post-bop jazz fusion. The quartet's initial album, 2005's Enclave, found a receptive audience among jazz fans and critics and formed the basis for a … Continue reading REVIEW: Enclave – Enclave Diaspora
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