I want to emphasize mostly, relatively newer music, just like on my Monday night show, “Prime Time Theme Attic.” (Monday nights 8PM-10PM ET when it returns.)
But I can promise this: I will not force my selections. If something doesn’t hit me, I won’t post one.
Everything I do has always been about shining a spotlight on the artist and their music.
Now I will have the potential to shine 365 more spotlights if I want to!
Please share the post to help spread the word!
Regardless of everything going on in the world that is way more important than my daily post, I will continue, nonetheless, in case someone is looking for a few minutes of respite.
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How about a romantic song?
How about a summer sunset song?
How about putting both of them together in a song?
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 this list will fit that category.
Songs from the albums on this list forms the basis of my countdown list for the “Top 9 at 9:09” segment of my “Prime Time Theme Attic Show,” (Monday nights 8PM-10PM ET when it returns.)
(Here’s the link for when that day comes: http://rdo.fm/r/4qntu)) on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Songs” lists!
It’s another peak into my listening habits—which is a goal of mine. If you want to know where I’m heading or what I think about some new music, you will find it here.
I honestly don’t expect there to be much volatility on this list because these albums are what I have been basing many of the sets on my show.
Once again, there will be no boundaries. I will go wherever my musical muse takes me.
If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!
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Heather Pierson’s “Lines and Spaces” lines up in the #1 space! QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ
Top 10 Albums for the Week of July 5, 2020
1. Lines and Spaces—Heather Pierson 2. Lost on the Range—The Whiskey Charmers 3. Here to This—Downriver Dan 4. When My Baby Comes Around—Rod Johnson 5. Echoes: Remembering the Music of Tom Petty—Various Artists 6. Steady Heart—Vicky Emerson 7. A Highway Cruise—J.P. Reali 8. Scarecrow—Linden Thoburn 9. Time Hasn’t Changed You—Altameda 10.All Mine—Sarah Morris QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ
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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 that I am obsessed with music. I am constantly hunting it down whether it’s online, on CD, from my personal collection, from a library (Yes, I think the library is a great source of music–especially for music that you aren’t sure about.), TV, or radio. Since most of these sources mostly emphasize new music, the odds are pretty good that most of the songs on this list will be new. But in my search, I don’t use any boundaries for the other sources. I am just looking for good music that I haven’t heard, or happened to forget about. Everyone, including myself, has forgotten way more great music than they can ever remember-even if they are also music fanatics.
Also, there will be no rules concerning songs on this list. A song can show up or drop off a number of times. This will be the most volatile of my lists. It all depends on how much music I am exposed to during the week and what I find interesting. On really obscure stuff, I will try to include the source, if I know it.
Most of the songs heard on this list have been played on my radio show, “Prime Time Theme Attic,” currently on hiatus. (Monday nights 8PM-10PM ET)
This list forms the basis of my countdown list on the “Top 9 at 9:09” segment of my “Prime Time Theme Attic Show” on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Albums” lists!
Here’s a link for the complete history of all the Fave Songs:
If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq !
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of July 5, 2020
1. Never to Part—Birdsong at Morning (A Slight Departure) 2. Hard Times in the Land of Plenty—Kenny Parker (Hellfire) 3.Change—Mavis Staples (We Get By)[Hall of Fame] 4. Leave Me Here—The Liquid Scene (Revolutions) 5. Who Wants Cilla?—The Hangabouts (Single) 6.Poor Old Me—Annie and Rod Capps (When They Fall) 7. Same Old 45—Sarah Borges and The Broken Singles (Silver City) 8. Crazy—The Slackers (Peculiar) 9. Bottomless Heart—The Ragbirds (The Threshold and the Hearth) 10.Upbeat—Deane Nesbitt, Jr. (Soundtracks in the Sand) QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ
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I want to emphasize mostly, relatively newer music, just like on my Monday night show, “Prime Time Theme Attic.” (Monday nights 8PM-10PM ET when it returns.)
But I can promise this: I will not force my selections. If something doesn’t hit me, I won’t post one.
Everything I do has always been about shining a spotlight on the artist and their music.
Now I will have the potential to shine 365 more spotlights if I want to!
Please share the post to help spread the word!
Regardless of everything going on in the world that is way more important than my daily post, I will continue, nonetheless, in case someone is looking for a few minutes of respite.
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It feels great when you know winter is finally over and warmer weather is here to stay!
In the mountains of Colorado, although I don’t know how it can possibly be so, it must be even more intense!
I was able to get to Colorado the past three years, but I’m pretty sure that streak will end this year.
But Magic Music, with it’s Americana/bluegrass/hippie vibe can help me remember what it feels like in those backwoods!
The Most Awesomest Song of the Day is “Sundance” by Magic Music!!!
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If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq and by sharing this post!
I want to emphasize mostly, relatively newer music, just like on my Monday night show, “Prime Time Theme Attic.” (Monday nights 8PM-10PM ET when it returns.)
But I can promise this: I will not force my selections. If something doesn’t hit me, I won’t post one.
Everything I do has always been about shining a spotlight on the artist and their music.
Now I will have the potential to shine 365 more spotlights if I want to!
Please share the post to help spread the word!
Regardless of everything going on in the world that is way more important than my daily post, I will continue, nonetheless, in case someone is looking for a few minutes of respite.
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Every year, I do a show called “The Annual Almost All American Show.”
That won’t happen this year, but I would have included “Stars and Stripes” by TJ Zindle, a phenomenally gifted guitarist and songwriter!
He can shred with the best of them!
The song is from his Philby Award winning album, “Hold on With All Your Might.”
“Stars and Stripes” seems as if it can be interpreted in many ways.
It appears to be a summation that all of the stars and stripes have gotten the country to this point in history. And then, now what ?
The song speaks to me about all of the blind flag wavers who seem to support the symbolism of the country without trying to fulfill the intent of the mission.
That’s how politics is used in third world countries where most of the citizenry are illiterate, so they get the honor of being manipulated by symbols.
You know. Like a leader that molests the flag to show how much he loves the country to the unthinking masses.
Interpret the song how you want, but I think it’s very powerful and rocks with some great guitar!
The Most Awesomest Song of the Day is “Stars and Stripes” by TJ Zindle!!!
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If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq and by sharing this post!
I want to emphasize mostly, relatively newer music, just like on my Monday night show, “Prime Time Theme Attic.” (Monday nights 8PM-10PM ET when it returns.)
But I can promise this: I will not force my selections. If something doesn’t hit me, I won’t post one.
Everything I do has always been about shining a spotlight on the artist and their music.
Now I will have the potential to shine 365 more spotlights if I want to!
Please share the post to help spread the word!
Regardless of everything going on in the world that is way more important than my daily post, I will continue, nonetheless, in case someone is looking for a few minutes of respite.
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Most Michiganders have an internal compass that usually points north.
Once they can get into some heavily forested areas of the Lower Peninsula, the stress starts to dissipate, and a fun, relaxing time begins! Hiking, fishing, boating, swimming, or just breathing in the fresh tree or water smells usually unites all Michigan residents!
Helped along with harmony vocals by Singer/Songwriter Jen Sygit and some really nice piano and organ sections, the listener arrives in the “North Country” and can almost smell the pines!
The Most Awesomest Song of the Day is “North Country” by Sam Corbin!!!
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If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq and by sharing this post!
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 this list will fit that category.
Songs from the albums on this list forms the basis of my countdown list for the “Top 9 at 9:09” segment of my “Prime Time Theme Attic Show,” (Monday nights 8PM-10PM ET when it returns.)
(Here’s the link for when that day comes: http://rdo.fm/r/4qntu)) on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Songs” lists!
It’s another peak into my listening habits—which is a goal of mine. If you want to know where I’m heading or what I think about some new music, you will find it here.
I honestly don’t expect there to be much volatility on this list because these albums are what I have been basing many of the sets on my show.
Once again, there will be no boundaries. I will go wherever my musical muse takes me.
If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!
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When Rod Johnson’s baby comes around, he’ll be #1! QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ
Top 10 Albums for the Week of June 28, 2020
1. When My Baby Comes Around—Rod Johnson 2. Lines and Spaces—Heather Pierson 3. Lost on the Range—The Whiskey Charmers 4. Here to This—Downriver Dan 5. Scarecrow—Linden Thoburn 6. No Control—Suzi Quatro [Hall of Fame] 7. 1000 Hands—Jon Anderson [Hall of Fame] 8. City Noir—Billy Brandt (Seattle Jazz Artist) 9. Soundtracks in the Sand—Deane Nesbitt, Jr. 10. All Mine—Sarah Morris QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ
Don’t forget to like my Facebook page!
I want to emphasize mostly, relatively newer music, just like on my Monday night show, “Prime Time Theme Attic.” (Monday nights 8PM-10PM ET when it returns.)
But I can promise this: I will not force my selections. If something doesn’t hit me, I won’t post one.
Everything I do has always been about shining a spotlight on the artist and their music.
Now I will have the potential to shine 365 more spotlights if I want to!
Please share the post to help spread the word!
Regardless of everything going on in the world that is way more important than my daily post, I will continue, nonetheless, in case someone is looking for a few minutes of respite.
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As we head towards the 4th of July weekend, I thought it might be nice to have a little travelin’ music.
A few years ago, Philby Award winners Green Denim, released a rockin’ self titled album!
Now, I’m not really big on remakes–unless they’re good.
There was a cover of the Canned Heat classic song, “Going Up the Country” that I find intriguing.
It replaced the flute with a slide guitar.
Throw in a nice vocal by Samantha Granrath, and you have a nice soundtrack song for going anywhere this weekend!
The Most Awesomest Song of the Day is “Going Up the Country” by Green Denim!!!
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If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq and by sharing this post!
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 that I am obsessed with music. I am constantly hunting it down whether it’s online, on CD, from my personal collection, from a library (Yes, I think the library is a great source of music–especially for music that you aren’t sure about.), TV, or radio. Since most of these sources mostly emphasize new music, the odds are pretty good that most of the songs on this list will be new. But in my search, I don’t use any boundaries for the other sources. I am just looking for good music that I haven’t heard, or happened to forget about. Everyone, including myself, has forgotten way more great music than they can ever remember-even if they are also music fanatics.
Also, there will be no rules concerning songs on this list. A song can show up or drop off a number of times. This will be the most volatile of my lists. It all depends on how much music I am exposed to during the week and what I find interesting. On really obscure stuff, I will try to include the source, if I know it.
Most of the songs heard on this list have been played on my radio show, “Prime Time Theme Attic,” currently on hiatus. (Monday nights 8PM-10PM ET)
This list forms the basis of my countdown list on the “Top 9 at 9:09” segment of my “Prime Time Theme Attic Show” on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Albums” lists!
Here’s a link for the complete history of all the Fave Songs:
If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq !
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There’s “hard times in the land of plenty” everywhere these days, including this week’s #1 Faves Song! QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ
Top Ten Songs for the Week of June 28, 2020
1.Hard Times in the Land of Plenty—Kenny Parker (Hellfire) 2. Never to Part—Birdsong at Morning (A Slight Departure) 3.Change—Mavis Staples (We Get By)[Hall of Fame] 4.When the Bloom Falls From the Rose—Sarah Jane Scouten (When the Bloom Falls From the Rose) 5. Crazy—The Slackers (Peculiar) 6. Leave Me Here—The Liquid Scene (Revolutions) 7. Poor Old Me—Annie and Rod Capps (When They Fall) 8. Who Wants Cilla?—The Hangabouts (Single) 9. Same Old 45—Sarah Borges and The Broken Singles (Silver City) 10.Step Right Up—Building Birds (If a Tree Falls…) QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ
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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 follow that by saying that I would eventually start a category for it, but then never get around to it.
Well, now I’m getting around to it!
My radio show, “Theme Attic,” is on Wednesdays 12PM-4PM ET.
I’ll select a song to celebrate and then give my thoughts about it. Nothing really brand new here that hasn’t been done before. But since I have a website, I can collect them and lay out what my own greatest songs are.
Even though I always emphasize new music and artists, it’s always fun to take a short drive through the legendary artists, since they influenced those other artists!
But a song doesn’t have to be old or done by a legendary Theme Attic Hall of Fame member to be thus honored.
I can think of several songs that are only a few years old or less that I could identify as One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded.
This will be fun, and hopefully you will join me on my journey!
If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!
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How about a little Teenage Texas Twistin’ Tremolo Twang?
This is another story from when I was a kid.
I have a younger sister named Cindi.
One morning, while I was sleeping, I was awakened by my older sister blasting out “Cindy’s Birthday” by Johnny Crawford from his “A Young Man’s Fancy” album.
Johnny was a teenage TV idol who starred with Chuck Connors in the western, “The Rifleman.”
I had never heard the song before, but now I was being subjected to it being played over and over much like the Father’s Day story of Paul Petersen’s “My Dad.”
One thing that really bothered me, and I wouldn’t have known how to explain this at the time, was that the hole punch of the Del-Fi Record was just a touch off center, distorting the sound. Even then, I was aware of little technical things like that.
Regardless of that fact, “Cindy’s Birthday” was ingrained in my brain.
And that wasn’t a bad thing.
The song, although dated, has quite a bit going on within it.
Because Johnny needs to “write a symphony,” there is a truly wonderful string arrangement that is also used as a rare string instrumental break, that then shifts into a key change! It splits the song into halves!
The break includes some cascading guitar notes that make this section sound like a guitar concerto!
There is also a tympani drum that is used repeatedly for a nice effect.
Nice multi tracked lead and harmony vocals round out a fairly nice pop nugget!
And, hey! Today is Cindi’s Birthday!
One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded Is “Cindy’s Birthday” by Johnny Crawford!!!
