The Greatest Night In Pop
The Netflix documentary about the making of “We Are The World” deserves a place in the pantheon of great music movies. Here’s a review and my memories of hearing the song for the first time.
Another Late Show
I support the Madonna fans suing her for starting a concert really late — because I’ve had to sit through similar arrogant behavior by another big music star. Here are the details.
Movie Review: “The Last Repair Shop”
Here’s a movie that put a big smile on my face. It’s about the craftspeople who repair musical instruments for kids in Los Angeles schools. You can watch this likely Oscar nominee for Best Documentary Short Subject right here.
Bandoneon
I have been to a lot of concerts in my life and seen musicians playing a great variety of instruments. But I didn’t know there was something called a bandoneon until this recent encounter.
Little Richard Feels Pretty
I just heard Little Richard’s version of “I Feel Pretty” from “West Side Story,” and can’t get it out of my head. So, I have to share this wonderful oddity with you.
“Immediate Family”
If you bought rock albums during the singer-songwriter era of the 1970s, you often saw the names of four extraordinary musicians on the back covers. Here’s my review of a new documentary about them.
Now Is Not Then
There has been much hype about what is being called The Last Beatles Song. But I have some thoughts on whether “Now and Then” lives up to their legacy.
It’s Not About You
You might not think recent performances by Lady Gaga and Marc Maron could have anything in common, but they did. Let me explain.