Author Archives: PhilMaq

One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded: “Sugar Moon” by Willie Nelson!!!

For as long as I’ve been on the radio, and definitely for as long as I’ve been writing a blog, I will occasionally make a reference to a song being “One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded!” (GSER) I would usually … Continue reading

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A Tradition Returns: The 19th Semi-Annual Hall of Fame Show, Wednesday, May 26, 2PM-415PM EDT!!!

Another pre pandemic tradition returns: The Semi-Annual Theme Attic Hall of Fame Show with Phil Maq on Wednesday from 2PM-415PM EDT!!! This time it’s the 19th time and I have worked to bring a batch of deep cuts–most of which … Continue reading

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One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded: “If You Please” by Frank Sinatra with The Bobby Tucker Singers!!!

For as long as I’ve been on the radio, and definitely for as long as I’ve been writing a blog, I will occasionally make a reference to a song being “One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded!” (GSER) I would usually … Continue reading

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The New Key Song of the Week: “Lilac and Dogwood” by Anne Marie Menta!!!

Since my show is back on the air (“Theme Attic” heard every Wednesday from 2PM-4PM ET! Here’s a link to stream it: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!), I’ve decided to alter my New Year’s Resolution. Sorta… Initially, this was the goal: Every week, I plan to … Continue reading

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Unofficial Philby Best Albums of 2020 Countdown #5!!!

The unofficial Philby list total is now #5! As the unofficial numbers get higher, the countdown numbers get lower! Here’s the latest unofficial update of the Pandemic Philby 100 Best Albums of 2020! The unofficial Countdown so far is: 51.Boomerang—Your … Continue reading

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, May 16, 2021

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, May 16, 2021

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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Philby Best Albums of 2020 Pt. 4, 41-21, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 From 2PM-415PM EDT!!!

The penultimate chapter of this year’s Philby journey is on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” with Phil Maq, from 2PM-4:15PM EDT! Part 4 of The Philby Best Albums of 2020 Countdown will cover numbers 41-21! I will embed my new artist debuts … Continue reading

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Unofficial Philby Best Albums of 2020 Countdown #4!!!

Here’s the latest unofficial update of the Pandemic Philby 100 Best Albums of 2020! The unofficial Countdown so far is: 61 Wanderlust—Jillian Rae 62.Spirit of the Island—Makoto  63.Time Hasn’t Changed You—Altameda 64.12—Sloan 65.Copper Rooster and Other Tunes and Tales—Gina Forsyth … Continue reading

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, May 9, 2021

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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