It is with a profound sense of relief that this particular Grinch is happy to report that the music review you're reading is NOT about a holiday album. Not that there's anything wrong with holiday music - I'm not that much of a Grinch - but I've reviewed several recently, and it's always nice to … Continue reading REVIEW: Stacey Kent – Breakfast On The Morning Tram
Category: Nostalgia
John Gary – His Voice Dazzled
I've often written about crooners, past and present, and have managed to cover quite a few -- or at least mention them. But there is a guy who was not only largely unappreciated by the public, but also sort of fell through the cracks in my memory when I was writing those articles. (And those … Continue reading John Gary – His Voice Dazzled
REVIEW: Peter White, Rick Braun, Mindi Abair – Peter White Christmas
Traditional Christmas music is sometimes a little difficult to find these days. There are plenty of holiday albums around because most of the artists have a ready-made customer base made up of their fans, and it makes economic sense to tap into that market. However, those artists sometimes range a little far and wide in … Continue reading REVIEW: Peter White, Rick Braun, Mindi Abair – Peter White Christmas
Eddie Fisher’s Other Wife – Connie Stevens
A while back, I wrote an article I called Eddie Fisher And The Ladies, and it included a brief history of some of the crooner's more memorable relationships. In that article, Eddie's third wife (after Debbie Reynolds and Liz Taylor) was given only a brief mention, and she deserves a closer look -- not because … Continue reading Eddie Fisher’s Other Wife – Connie Stevens
Cher And Betty – The Shoop Shoop Girls
Sometimes I hear a familiar old song being performed by a modern artist, and although I might enjoy listening, I also find myself thinking: something's not right about that. I'm sure the experience isn't unique to me. New versions of old songs are pretty common, and most listeners probably feel a twinge of nostalgia for … Continue reading Cher And Betty – The Shoop Shoop Girls
Faron Young – The Hillbilly Heartthrob
Faron Young experienced most of the highs - and the lows - that sometimes accompany country music fame. He was not only a big star, with several number-one hits and the adulation of fans, but he was also tremendously influential, helping many young performers get their start. And yet his life spiraled downward in later … Continue reading Faron Young – The Hillbilly Heartthrob
From Alvino To Zoot – The Name’s The Thing
I was churning through my music collection recently, trying to bring order to the chaos that results from a haphazard mix of digital music files, CDs, and even a few cassettes and vinyl records. In case you're wondering (and I know you are) I got rid of my eight-track tapes a long time ago -- … Continue reading From Alvino To Zoot – The Name’s The Thing
Al Hirt – More Than Just A Cup Of Coffee
As a teenage jazz fan in the late 1950's and early 1960's, I always had my eyes - and ears - open for any piece of music that became popular enough to cross over from jazz to pop. Since not many teenagers at that time were into jazz, I think I was a little (OK, … Continue reading Al Hirt – More Than Just A Cup Of Coffee
Songs With A Message – Henson Cargill
I've always had a bad habit - OK, several bad habits - but in this case I'm specifically talking about one that's related to the way I enjoy music. I've always found that I'm first attracted to the melody and pace of a song long before I ever really pay much attention to its lyrics. … Continue reading Songs With A Message – Henson Cargill
REVIEW: Brian Setzer Orchestra – Wolfgang’s Big Night Out
I'm not going to be coy, and I'm not going to waste time making you wait to hear my opinion of Brian Setzer's newest effort, Wolfgang's Big Night Out. The album, a recent release on the Surfdogs label, is a glorious romp that suits my musical tastes in a way I've seldom encountered. It's almost … Continue reading REVIEW: Brian Setzer Orchestra – Wolfgang’s Big Night Out
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