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Tattoos, Hope, and January: Weird Al Yankovic, Paul McCartney, and The Decemberists!!!

I don’t think there’s anything that Weird Al Yankovic [Hall of Fame] can’t do. Here he takes B.o.B.’s song, “Nothin’ on You,” and turns it into a song about a getting too much ink. I really like this trippy, “Another … Continue reading

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The Hot 100 Songs of 2014

I am very proud and honored to share my Top 100 songs of 2014! Each one means a lot to me, and I feel they have made the world a better place. Congratulations to all of the artists, songwriters, producers, … Continue reading

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Preface for The Hot 100 List of 2014!

When I was growing up, the thing that made the holidays tolerable was the year-end lists, usually a list of songs from 80 (CKLW) to 113 (WKNR). I would be riveted to the radio listening to the playback of songs … Continue reading

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Pre Show Wake: Joe Cocker, Bobby Keys, Little Jimmy Dickens, and Alberta Adams!!!

A lot of artists have passed away recently, so it only seems fitting to send them off in a big musical wake! First up is Joe Cocker. The unique British singer got his biggest break when he toured with Leon … Continue reading

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Countdown Pre Show Fun: Jillian Rae, Birth of Joy, and Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys!!!

One of the best vocals on any song this year is on Jillian Rae’s “Helpless” from her “Heartbeat” album. Here, she demonstrates that it wasn’t studio trickery that produced 0n an all out rocker: “Birth of Joy” put out a … Continue reading

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Christmas Eve Fun: Deborah Allen, Jonathan Coulton, and Joe Bonamassa!!!

I always thought Deborah Allen looked pretty cute and hot in this sexy little Christmas song, “Rockin’ Little Christmas!” Still sounds pretty good and the sax solo is still pretty cool!: “Chiron Beta Prime” by Jonathan Coulton is still a … Continue reading

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Rock and Soul Action: The Honeyrunners, Eric Burdon & The Animals, and…The Beatles!!!

Ok. I like to keep things upbeat and positive, but be forewarned that the next video, may not be what you’re used to seeing here. But it is impressive. Not since “Willie” by Nora Jane Struthers earlier in the year, … Continue reading

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Best Albums of 2014

Well, folks, here it is. The moment you’ve all been waiting for! I’ve listened to a ton of great music this year and took great pains to pick my favorites. Not only are they ranked, but they are the best … Continue reading

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, December 14, 2014

I’m starting a new list. 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 … Continue reading

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Phil’s Faves: Songs, December 14, 2014

This will be 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 … Continue reading

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