I have to first off state that I have never seen the movie The Jazz Singer, but I will correct that soon. So this review will be strictly over the music and hopefully not completely out of context. Forgive me, I am just more of a music man then a movie man. Neil Diamond has been a…
I am completely confused about this collaboration between two highly regarded musicians, Greg Allman (a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee) and Cher (an everlasting performer who has set more trends than anybody). In 1975 Allman and Cher were married just days after her and Sonny Bono’s divorce was finalized. This wasn’t a complete…
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Have you ever found yourself fulfilling what you thought you would never do? Sometimes your life becomes so muddled you fill yourself with myths and falsities. Activities include engaging in a relationship you know isn’t beneficial or maybe ending a friendship that you never thought would end. Maybe you don’t realize you’re playing to your…
I am going to go a little rogue on this post. Instead of posting about one album, I am going to post about two that were made in the last 3 years. But do not worry, I have both of these exceptional albums on vinyl and that’s where I heard them first. As one who…
Nearly 31 years ago Motown encountered another legendary departure. Lionel Richie released his first album as a single artist in October of 1982. To this day, this self-titled album is still only 1 of 9 that Richie has released. This album was released in the 80s, yet it shows Lionel’s timeless signature style. This album…
Glen Campbell’s album By the Time I get to Phoenix is a classic record never to be forgotten. The title song won Campbell both a Grammy in the pop and country categories. The album as a whole shows Campbell’s vocals at their best. He often channels an Elvis style and expresses his wide vocal range.…
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In the year of 1970, the musical world was going through major adjustments. Civil Rights had finally made its way through and black artists were being recognized in the mainstream music scene. Labels, such as Motown, made this push possible. The Supremes had emerged as one of the top African American mainstream acts. They had…
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