Category Archives: Hall of Fame

Jimi Hendrix “Set the World on Fire!!”

He was originally advertised for his first tour as “You’ll never see anyone play the guitar in more positions!” For once, the hype turned out to be true. That was how he was introduced in the U.S. and the commercials … Continue reading

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The Carpenters: Many More Layers Than Just the Hits!!

One of my favorite acts growing up was Carpenters. (Yes, that is what they wanted to be known as. Not “The” Carpenters.” Check their logo.) I was into much wilder stuff. But then I saw Karen Carpenter sitting at her … Continue reading

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Peace and Pirates: Nanci Griffith, Nick Lowe and Nile Rogers, Norah Jones, and Skinny Lister!!!!

Two of my favorite songs about peace are by artists who either wrote or performed them first before they became well known by other artists. First up is Nanci Griffith. Bette Midler had a monster hit with Julie Gold’s “From … Continue reading

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“NEW” Paul McCartney Single Released!

The first new track from Paul McCartney’s next album, “New,” has just been made available. The album is set for release in the UK on October 14th and the U.S. October 15th. Sounds very “Beatleish!”

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Phil’s Faves: Songs, June 16, 2013

This will be a personal 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 … Continue reading

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Phil’s Faves: Videos, June 16, 2013

This will be a personal weekly Top Ten list of what I consider to be the best videos currently available on TV. I don’t, as a rule, go searching for old music videos, so that’s why it will focus mostly … Continue reading

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Phil’s Faves: Songs, May 26, 2013

This will be a personal 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 … Continue reading

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Phil’s Faves: Songs, May 19, 2013

This will be a personal 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 … Continue reading

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Jimmy Fallon, Weird Al, Ray Manzarek, and The Doors

With the recent passing of The Doors’ keyboard player Ray Manzarek, it made me think about The Doors and their continuing popularity. Most of it has to do with the incredible music that they created. But this is a particularly … Continue reading

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Two “Young” Videos By “The Corrs” and “Rick Nelson!”

I thought it would be kind of fun to take a look at a couple of videos from two of my Hall of Fame artists in their prime on a similar theme. First up are The Corrs with “So Young.” … Continue reading

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