Wow! I’ve just found my next favorite song of the moment. It’s called “Junk of the Heart (Happy)” by The Kooks. I’d never heard of these guys before, but this song (and some of their other stuff) is excellent. When I first listened to it on the radio, the positive lyrics were surprising. I mean,
So … yesterday was a special day. And I didn’t even find out until late evening. Apparently, July 10 is the official “Beatles Day.” Who knew? But I guess the real question is, how did I not know that. After all, the Beatles are the best band in the world. (Hands down.) So it seems
When I was a kid, I loved the song, “Our House” by the British band, Madness. In fact, it’s still a great song … with classic lyrics about a young family growing up. The tune has a Beatles’ “Penny Lane” flavor. And an upbeat melody that paints a happy picture of a good childhood. There
Whenever I drive down the road, there are all sorts of signs reminding people to be safe and courteous. Some signs caution you to stay alert … others warn of drunk driving … and others tell you to stay “buckled up.” But there’s one sign I’ve never seen when I’m behind the wheel. And I
So I heard there’s a new Muppet movie coming out. Apparently, Jason Segel—best known for his work in (the astonishingly overrated) “Knocked Up”—is a huge Muppet fanatic. Which is why he signed on to star with Kermit and friends on the big screen. And it has got me thinking … which Muppet would you want
All this talk about happy birthdays has got me thinking about another great song for celebrating life … “Birthday” by The Beatles. Written in 1968, “Birthday” was released as a single by the band—becoming an instant favorite for millions of people. It’s even more energetic than the traditional tune “Happy Birthday.” And it features a 1950s
Just off the top, do you notice anything special about this picture? Okay, it’s true. None of these guys are smiling … and it looks like an alien spaceship is hovering only meters above the band. But that’s not what I’m talking about. This photo of U2 is interesting because Bono (the lead singer) is
It’s pop quiz, y’all. Think fast—can you name this famous face? (And, no, this is not a picture of some medieval scholar.) If you need a little help, I’ll give you three hints: 1) He is one of the greatest lead guitarists of all time b) This British musician was a founding member of a
Musicians are artists … and artists like color. For example, color shows up all the time on album covers. And what would a live concert be without colorful stage designs and light shows. Color is a big part of the whole “musical experience.” What can I say? Color just makes music (and life) more interesting. Which
I think my power bill has doubled in the past couple of weeks. “Why?” you ask … well, because I’ve been listening to Queen’s greatest hits for days on end. If someone could live on music, then this band offers a very good diet. To be totally honest, I’m kind of embarrassed to say that