This week, I have been inspired by classic duets…
I’m a sucker for great duets, whether they are between two men, two women, or a man and a woman. Growing up in the 1970s and 80s, I was exposed to many classic duets that I have heard over and over again through the years. Since I rejoined SingSnap.com a few months ago, I have even honed my own duet skills with other singers. […]
A whole lot of music geeks love Dr. Demento…
The other day, I was sort of halfway watching The Amazing Race and noticed that the episode featured contestants dealing with disgusting fish heads. As the episode ended, a revamped version of Barnes and Barnes’ 1979 novelty hit “Fish Heads” played. My lips curved into a grin as I remembered a song that was a hit on The Dr. Demento radio show, which was very […]
I just finished reading Linda Ronstadt’s book, Simple Dreams…
It’s safe to say that Linda Ronstadt is one of my musical idols. I have loved her music since the late 1970s, when my sister, Becky, brought home a copy of her Greatest Hits on vinyl. At the time, Becky was about 18 years old. I was six. I remember being enthralled by Linda’s searing soprano on songs like “You’re No Good”, “When […]