Category Archives: Hall of Fame

Simon Townshend, Carly Simon, John Hall and James Taylor! Earth Day Show Prep!

I also posted this Simon Townshend video on my Facebook page with more of an explanation. But I will state again that this is “The Dirty Jobs” originally from The Who’s “Quadrophenia.” The band sounds super tight! On this one, … Continue reading

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Phil’s Faves: Songs, January 12, 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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Such Alliteration!:Bend Sinister, Bruce Springsteen, and The Supremes!!

One of my favorite albums right now is Animals by Bend Sinister! These dudes may look like they’re from the 70’s but they are KEEPING ROCK ALIVE in the 20 teens! Check out their video for Teacher: Bruce Springsteen never … Continue reading

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Bessie Smith, Kenan Thompson, Jay Pharoah, Sasheer Zamata, The Polish Muslims, Ken Nicol and Mary Drake Supply Some Video Fun!!

The newest member of my Hall of Fame is a female blues pioneer who had a major influence on many female performers–Janis Joplin, in particular. She died in 1937, but here is a rare film performance of Bessie Smith singing … Continue reading

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The Beatles First Ed Sullivan Appearance: A Personal Rememberance!

It’s finally here! Fifty years ago the United States, and since the U.S. considers itself the center of the universe, the world was visually introduced to The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. Seventy-three million people were exposed to what … Continue reading

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Best Songs of 2013!!!

Here it is, the list you’ve all been waiting for! There was just so much good music in 2013 it was hard for me to pare down the selections, so here are my top 60 of the year. What were … Continue reading

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Elvis Presley and Sibling Harmony From The Everly Brothers and The Andrews Sisters!!!

Happy Birthday Elvis!! Here’s the King gettin’ funky near the end of his movie career doing the original version of A Little Less Conversation: The sad news about Phil Everly‘s passing makes me want to reflect on The Everly Brothers … Continue reading

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The Rationals on “Swingin’ Time with Robin Seymour,” Weird Al Yankovic, Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers, and Moms Mabley for Third Anniversary Show!!!

I ran across this vintage clip of The Rationals, a Detroit—Ann Arbor based band from an appearance on “Swingin’ Time with Robin Seymour” and I couldn’t resist!: I get a kick out of playing silly stuff, and Weird Al is … Continue reading

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BEST ALBUMS OF 2013!!!!!

Awards season has started, and it’s time for me to share my picks, beginning with the Best Albums of 2013. I’ve sifted through the piles, the files and the vinyl to find the very best I’ve heard in the last … Continue reading

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Queen Ida, Be Bop Deluxe, and Loggins and Messina!!!

Here are three Hall of Fame member videos: If you don’t want to get up and dance when Queen Ida is doing her thing, you either have a health condition…or you’re not listening! Here’s an official video she did for … Continue reading

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