Author Archives: PhilMaq

Phil’s Faves: Albums, July 23, 2017

Over time, my listening habits have changed and at the moment I usually listen to albums completely through. I haven’t done that in years, but it’s actually very rewarding—particularly when the album is good. Every album that will be on … Continue reading

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Phil’s Faves: Songs, July 23, 2017

This is a weekly Top Ten list of what I consider to be the best songs that I listened to the previous week. Most songs will be current, but there are no boundaries. I’ve already stated on this web site … Continue reading

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Detroit Strong New and Old: Tosha Owens and Sammy Davis, Jr.!!!

After looking at arguably Detroit’s worst moment in history, it’s time to look at the present and the future with positive vibes! Any artist will tell you that they’re always looking for a good song, if not a great song. … Continue reading

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July 23, 1967: Detroit, Michigan-The Revolution in Song!

Fifty years ago on Sunday July 23, I would normally be at a baseball game. That was pretty much the pattern with my friends. If the Detroit Tigers were playing and I didn’t have any family plans, I would normally … Continue reading

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, July 16, 2017

Over time, my listening habits have changed and at the moment I usually listen to albums completely through. I haven’t done that in years, but it’s actually very rewarding—particularly when the album is good. Every album that will be on … Continue reading

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Phil’s Faves: Songs, July 16, 2017

This is a weekly Top Ten list of what I consider to be the best songs that I listened to the previous week. Most songs will be current, but there are no boundaries. I’ve already stated on this web site … Continue reading

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2017: The New Summer of Love, Pt.1!!!

  For better or worse, the summer of 1967 is known as the “Summer of Love.” Back then, social changes merged with musical exploration-especially psychedelic music, combined in an “innocent” way, never again to be repeated. It was an interesting … Continue reading

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, July 9, 2017

Over time, my listening habits have changed and at the moment I usually listen to albums completely through. I haven’t done that in years, but it’s actually very rewarding—particularly when the album is good. Every album that will be on … Continue reading

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Phil’s Faves: Songs, July 9, 2017

This is a weekly Top Ten list of what I consider to be the best songs that I listened to the previous week. Most songs will be current, but there are no boundaries. I’ve already stated on this web site … Continue reading

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Sal and Dottie and Bob Silverberg: “Old and Gold” Remembered!!!

Somewhere after growing up listening to radio stations WABX, WKNR, WWWW, WLLZ, WRIF, and WCSX, and after “good” music continued to disappear from the Detroit area airwaves, the aural landscape seemed pretty bleak. Then something happened. I can’t honestly pinpoint … Continue reading

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