Daryl and Todd
My wife and I went to see Daryl Hall in concert last night, with Todd Rundgren as the opening act, and wow, were we disappointed. Here’s why.
Best Thing I’ve Seen Today
Take nine minutes out of your day to follow Teller’s recommendation for a beautiful visual representation of George Gershwin’s most famous composition — and that’s him playing the piano!
Music Rediscovery
During the first half of my radio career, I played some artists and songs over and over ad nauseam. But lately, I’ve rediscovered some that suddenly appeal to me anew.
Music To Wash Cars By
Sometimes, I just have to write about a truly serious subject. So here is my complete list of the best songs ever made about car washes.
Best Rock Harmonica Song Ever
The tune is “Whammer Jammer,” which Magic Dick performed when he was in the J. Geils Band several decades ago. Here he is doing it more recently, with guitar accompaniment by Shun Ng.
Piano Yes, Man No
A small studio plans to make a Billy Joel biopic. There’s one small problem. Billy won’t have anything to do with it, and won’t grant the rights to use his name, likeness, or music. I imagine the movie’s script goes something like this.