Good news … the world is still full of really good (new) music. Yep, I found out this week as I was driving in my car. Flipping through the radio stations, I didn’t have high hopes. After all, the airwaves are often a musical wasteland. But, just for kicks, I turned to a new station
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
Today’s pop quiz is a fun one, y’all. Can you name this face? It might be kind of hard to guess, actually. So here are a couple of clues: 1) This man is one of the most famous impresarios (music industry managers) of all time 2) He managed several very popular boy band groups 3)
Some people say Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was the greatest composer of all time. And I’m tempted to agree, when I think of catchy melodies like “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” But it turns out that he might not deserve all the credit. Because history shows he sometimes got a little help … from his pet bird.
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
You know, nothing says “summer” like the song “Great Balls of Fire” by Jerry Lee Lewis. It’s a great melody, but the video might be even better. I can’t explain the sudden mood lighting … or the reason Lewis keeps looking at the ceiling. But, hey, that doesn’t matter:
Relaxation CDs are interesting … because they make me so relaxed. Maybe it’s just that I need to get more sleep. But if one of those tracks starts to play on my iPod, I zone out almost immediately. In fact, the calming music is so soothing that it’s kind of got me confused. I mean, how do
The moon is fairly well-known. You’ve probably seen it most nights—it’s hard to miss. Why is the moon so interesting? Is it because it’s so big? Maybe people like it because it’s really bright. Or maybe it’s just because it is a GIANT stone floating in the sky. Anyway, in my opinion, the moon is
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