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Music Trivia Question for the Day
Stuart Sutcliffe and Harrison (right) in Hamburg (Photo credit: Wikipedia) First things first. I completely forgot to congratulate Zapple100 for answering the previous question on who originally...
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Music Trivia Question for the Day
I am trying to create an official award logo for this series. I am having a blast finding these, then finding the videos to go with the answers. Having said that, I don’t want to wear out the fun...
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Music Trivia Question for the Day
Mathematics homework (Photo credit: Wikipedia) I left you all with some homework. The question was very subjective and the answers showed it. Having said that, I did not see any that were anywhere...
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Music Trivia Question for the Day – September 12, 2012
Motown 4 album set (Photo credit: vintage_breda) The previous question was: Q: What was Motown’s first hit? The answer is Money – Barrett Strong - Recorded in 1959, Money reached number 2 on the...
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Song of The Day – Marvin Gaye –“Heavy Love Affair”
Marvin Gaye in 1973 (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Marvin Gaye. Not much to say about one of the greats. Terrific singer, smooth R&B guy who is missed to this day. It is hard to believe he died...
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Music Trivia Question for the Day – September 15, 2012
The first album to feature the group’s name change from “The Miracles” to “Smokey Robinson & The Miracles” was 1965′s Top 10 album Going To A Go-Go.Clockwise from top left: Pete Moore, Bobby...
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Remembering Herb Reed
Only You (And You Alone) (Photo credit: Wikipedia) RIP Herb Reed. The last Platter passed away on June 4 at 83. Enjoy this one and remember one of the classics. One of the great voices of the time.
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My Favourite Songs of 2012 – Part 2
This is Part 2 of my list. These songs are the ones that I will remember most from this year. It certainly appears that the world of music is beginning its move away from the pop artists that have...
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Remembering Bob Babbitt
Motown 4 album set (Photo credit: vintage_breda) You like the Motown sound? Bob Babbitt, bass player extraordinaire, was likely responsible for that. He passed away on July 16, leaving behind a huge...
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Song Of The Day – Joss Stone – Sideway Shuffle
I have been a big Joss Stone fan since she was a barefoot 16-year-old phenomenon, singing the blues with the crème of the Louisiana blues players. Not bad for an out of place Brit. She has strayed a...
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Song Of The Day – Joss Stone – Sideway Shuffle
I have been a big Joss Stone fan since she was a barefoot 16-year-old phenomenon, singing the blues with the crème of the Louisiana blues players. Not bad for an out of place Brit. She has strayed a...
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Remembering Jimmy Jones
Singer Songwriter Jimmy Jones died on August 2, 2012. He was 75. He was a Sam Cooke style singer, with a great falsetto. He is best known for his huge hit from 1960 “Handy Man“, which reached...
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Song Of The Day – Allen Stone –“Sleep”
Soul R&B singer, Allen Stone recorded this gem in 2011 and widely released in 2012. Sleep can be found on his album “Allen Stone”. I have a big weak spot for everything blues/R&B/soul and he...
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Song Of The Day – Jamie N. Commons –“Rumble and Sway”
A quick post to let you know I am still around. Life does trump all from time to time, and recent weeks are one of those trump times. Enjoy this cut, a CBC2 find once again, Jamie N. Commons...
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Random Songs From My Phone – The Commitments –“Mustang Sally”
I am adding a new feature to my Song Of The Day category. I hit random on my iPhone and whatever song pops up is my Song Of The Day. This feature joins my current group consisting of “Remembering”,...
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Song Of The Day – Mavis Staples –“Can You Get To That”
Song of the day returns with a gem. CBC2 is playing the crap out of this new song (yes new) from 74-year-old Mavis Staples of The Staple Singers fame. A great R&B/Gospel/Countryish tune that...
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Random Songs From My Phone – Eliza Doolittle –“So High”
Quirky English singer Eliza Doolittle moved her way into my music world with the release of her self titled first album The song that originally caught my interest was “Pack Up” and I believe it...
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My Top 10 for 2013 – 6 to 10
Today we post the first 5 of my Top 10 for 2013. The Canadian content in this group consists of a great song by Donovan Woods. The Wire is likely the poppiest tune I have posted (or will post) but it...
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The 7:40 Songbook – March 7, 2014
So sue me. Been cheating on the dates as it took me a day between thinking up the 740 and actually implementing it. That means that the 7th is actually the 6th’s tune. Clear as mud? Going forward...
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