Time Moves on with This Year’s Mardi Gras on “Theme Attic” Wednesday, 12PM-4PM EST!!!

Posted on February 23, 2022 by PhilMaq

It’s been a couple of years since we’ve really been able to “laissez les bons temps rouler!”
Well, that changes Wednesday on “Theme Attic” with Phil Maq from 12PM-4PM EST!!!
Time sure does move on. (The reason for the clock in the banner.)
I’ve been trying to figure out how to plot this week’s subjects and I think I’ll start with the more timely theme and end with the Mardi Gras! Kinda build up to the part!.
However things go, there will be new Hall of Fame inductees, Booker T & The MGs and Booker T!!!
We will also work in a Top 9 at 2:09 song countdown!
This week’s vital stats are: 4 artist debuts, 3 new releases, and 12 artists with ties to Southeast Michigan!!!
Songs by artists from 12PM-2:09PM EST should include, Barker & Broski, Deep Purple, The Stranglers (Official), No Fuss And Feathers, Nell & Jim Band, Booker T & The MGs, Detroit Strong Music with Tosha Owens, Christone “KINGFISH” Ingram, The Empty Pockets (Their album “Tanglewoods” is in the banner on the right!), and many more!!!
Songs by artists from 2:09PM-4PM EST should include , (Jeff Scott Music Edwardsongs (Bill Edwards) and Duane Allen Harlick (the duaneband) All three are playing Trinity House Theatre in Livonia this Saturday!), Smoke Jones ,Michael Snyder-Barker and David Roof (Bark’s Tales), The Whiskey Charmers, Billy Brandt and the Sugaree’s, Judy Banker, Luke Winslow-King, Louisiana’s LeRoux (Their album is located on the left in the banner!), Joe Peters & Friends with Cheryl Fletcher, Lannie Flowers Band, Sundae + Mr. Goessl, Skinny Lister, George Stephen Kelly, Mick Clarke, LowDown Brass Band (Their album cover for “Lowdown Nights” is third from the left in the banner!), Billy Talent (The album cover for “Crisis in Faith” is in the middle of the banner!), Rod Johnson, Gina Forsyth, Curtis Salgado (His album cover for “Damage Control” is second from the right in the banner!), Ben Levin Piano, Miles Tackett Music, Kevin Welch, and more!!!
So grab some beignets and some beads, a friend or two to listen or dance with, and come along for the ride Wednesday from 12PM-4PM EST with Phil Maq!
OUR NEW ANTENNA MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO HEAR THE SHOW ALL OVER THE METRO DEARBORN-DETROIT AREA BY TUNING INTO 89.3 FM!!!
However, you can also stream the show from the “listen live button” on the www.WHFR.FM website, by the TuneIn App, download the 89.3 WHFR.FM android app from our website homepage, or ask Alexa to find it for you!
Here’s special faisdodo link to stream it : https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!!!
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The Most Awesomest Song of the Day: “Michigan Snow Shoveling Blues” by Mark Jewett!!!

Posted on February 19, 2022 by PhilMaq

I have a feature to recognize a slice of good music: The Most Awesomest Song of the Day! 

Here’s a link to the complete list: https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/

I want to emphasize mostly, relatively newer music, just like on my weekly “Theme Attic” show, Wednesdays, from 12PM-4PM ET!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than the awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

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!

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Singer/Songwriter Mark Jewett is very clever with his craft.

Over two albums and an EP, he has been able to straddle a fine line between serious and whimsical.

Ranging from abusive relationships to double entendres about refrigerators and food, Jewett has shown he can deliver on a large palette of musical landscapes.

Only truly gifted artists can master the breadth of all of the contained emotions.

Many of his best humorous leaning songs are ones that both an everyman or everywoman can relate to!

On “Michigan Snow Shoveling Blues,” Mark provides an all too familiar scenario that anyone living in a snowbelt city or town can identify with!

The song appears on Mark’s “The Lucky One” album.

Here he is delivering an acoustic version.

A listener can enjoy it from one of two perspectives: “Man, I sure know what that feels like!” or “Whew! I’m glad I don’t have to deal with that!

Either side of the line you’re on, “Michigan Snow Shoveling Blues” is a fun experience!

The Most Awesomest Song of the Day is “Michigan Snow Shoveling Blues” by Mark Jewett!!!

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I have plenty of other musical areas to explore:

Here’s a link for my weekly list of Fave Songs:

https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/

Here’s a link for my weekly Fave Album lists:
philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here: https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for outstanding musical achievement! https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!

#MichiganSnowShovelingBlues #MarkJewett #TheLuckyOne #PhilMaq #themostawesomestsongoftheday

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, February 13, 2022

Posted on February 19, 2022 by PhilMaq

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 2:09” segment of my “Theme Attic Show,” Wednesdays 12PM-4PM ET on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Songs” lists!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

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.

Here’s the link to the complete history of all the Fave Albums: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums/!

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

Here’s a link for the complete history of all the Fave Songs: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/!

Another list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”: https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than the awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here: https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for outstanding musical achievement! https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

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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Jeff Karoub waited to get to #1 before “Pieces Break!”
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of February 13, 2022

1. Pieces Break—Jeff Karoub
2. Be Here Now: Songs Inspired By and Offered for Meditation—Heather Pierson
3. Lonesome for a Long Time—Pat Smillie
4. The Lucky One—Mark Jewett
5. Plantastic Voyage—Kenny Young and The Eggplants
6. Bark and Roof Tales—Michael Snyder—Barker and David Roof
7. The St. Buryan Sessions—Sarah McQuaid
8. Myths and Mortals—The New Zeitgeist
9. The Stone Souls—The Stone Souls
10.On a Canvas Painted Blue—Ruth and Max Bloomquist
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, February 13, 2022

Posted on February 18, 2022 by PhilMaq

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, “Theme Attic,” heard Wednesdays 12PM-4PM ET!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

This list forms the basis of my countdown list on the “Top 9 at 2:09” segment of my 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:

https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/!

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

Here’s a link for my weekly Faves Album lists:
philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums!

Another list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”:https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here:https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for outstanding musical achievement! : https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

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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The Whiskey Charmers “fire up” their fourth #1 Faves song!!!!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of February 13, 2022

1. Fire and Flame—The Whiskey Charmers (Lost On the Range)
2. Ghost Town —Michael Snyder—Barker and David Roof (Bark and Roof Tales)
3. Some Better Days—Jeff Scott with Smoke Jones and Duane Allen Harlick (Single)
4. Trust Somebody—Billy Brandt [Hall of Fame] and The Sugarees (Riverside)
5. I Wish You Love—Sundae and Mr. Goessl (Single)
6. Summer Blue—Lannie Flowers (Flavor of the Month: The Remixed March to Home Singles)
7. Grace—Skinny Lister (The Devil, The Heart, and The Fight)
8. The Dreams That Are Waiting for Us—Amy Petty (The Darkness of Birds)
9. Just to Get Me By—Mick Clarke (Cutting Loose, Volume 2)
10.The Tapestry —Ruth and Max Bloomquist (On a Canvas Painted Blue)
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The Most “Awesuhmest” Song of the Day: “Last Night” by Trio of Awesuhm!!!

Posted on February 18, 2022 by PhilMaq

I have a feature to recognize a slice of good music: The Most Awesomest Song of the Day! 

Here’s a link to the complete list: https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/

I want to emphasize mostly, relatively newer music, just like on my weekly “Theme Attic” show, Wednesdays, from 12PM-4PM ET!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than the awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

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!

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When a song pick’s itself for the Full Moon Song, it is unnecessary to have “moon” in the title.

That’s just too easy.

In “Last Night” by Trio of Awesuhm, the scene is set in the first sentence with a rising Full Moon.

As we’ve found out from last month’s post, the moon has been a silent witness to many things over the years, both good and bad.

This month’s mid-tempo yet slightly rocking Americana tune describes a breakup between two lovers.

Guys who are dreamers get a bad rap, however, Monica Uhm‘s beautifully yearning vocal–sometimes supported with nice supporting harmonies, includes some good vibe prayers for both parties!

The Most Awesuhmest Song of the Day is “Last Night” by Trio of Awesuhm!!! (Monica Uhm)

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I have plenty of other musical areas to explore:

Here’s a link for my weekly list of Fave Songs:

https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/

Here’s a link for my weekly Fave Album lists:
philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here: https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for outstanding musical achievement! https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!

#LastNight #TrioofAwesuhm #MonicaUhm #CowboysandAliens #philmaq  #themostawesomestsongoftheday #TheMostAwesuhmestSongoftheDay

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One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded: “Our Winter Love” by The Lettermen/Bill Pursell!!!

Posted on February 17, 2022 by PhilMaq

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.

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

The Greatest Songs will pretty much follow the pattern of The Most Awesomest Song of the Day.

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.

Here’s a link to have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”: https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

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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I’ve been meaning to post  “Our Winter Love” for quite a while, but the weather needed to be just right: it had to be snowing!

The problem, though, is that every time I’m ready to do it, I’m too busy clearing snow!

At this point, this is my sixth update over the past year.

In my personal music history, I’ve probably been aware of The Lettermen for the same amount of time as The Beatles, thanks to an older sister. I’m fairly certain that she had all of their albums while we shared the same house.

However, I couldn’t stand The Lettermen!

They were dull and boring!

And I got to hear them a lot thanks to my sister.

What confused me as a non worldly child, was that The Lettermen were on the same label as………..The Beatles!!!!?????

How could that be?

Why would Capitol Records want both The Lettermen AND The Beatles?

Fortunately the record company had the good sense to have both groups on their roster. I mean, as a little kid, even I was aware that The Lettermen harmonies were exquisitely beautiful!

Possibly even better than The Beatles. (Did I just say that?)

Well, to avoid an argument, I’ll just say that both are superb!

And I’ve had enough musical knowledge for years to know that The Lettermen killed it on their best songs!

“Our Winter Love” started as an instrumental 1963 hit for Bill Pursell, who sadly passed away a few years ago.

In 1966, Bob Tubert added some lyrics to the song, and it became a minor hit for The Lettermen, too!

I like listening to either one, but nothing can beat hearing Bill Pursell’s downward plimk-plink-plink on the piano as the snow falls!

I’ve included both versions!

One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded is “Our Winter Love” by The Lettermen!!!

One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded is “Our Winter Love” by Bill Pursell!!!

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I have other musical areas to explore:

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here: https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for brilliant musical achievement! https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

If you like what you see, don’t forget to spread the word by hitting the “like” button on my Facebook page, Phil Maq!

#OurWinterLove #TheLettermen #BillPursell #PhilMaq #OneoftheGreatestSongsEverRecorded #GSER #MyFavoriteSongs #GreatestStringArrangements

 

 

 

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It’s the Winter Olympics, Black History, and a New Inductee–The 5th Dimension on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” 12PM-4PM EST!!!

Posted on February 16, 2022 by PhilMaq

Another Olympics is upon us and that gives me the opportunity to act like I have some songs about them. (I don’t)
However, I do have an active imagination, and I can have songs prepared that loosely follow some of the sports events!
Therefore, this Wednesday, “Theme Attic” with Phil Maq from 12PM-4PM EST, will explore the Winter Olympics! So be prepared to get your musical passport stamped again!
Also on the agenda is a Top 9 at 2:09 of this week’s Fave Albums!
Since countries all over the world compete in the Olympics, several foreign songs will be part of the mix as we enjoy our differences in music!
And to celebrate Black History month, The 5th Dimension will be inducted into the “Theme Attic Hall of Fame!” (Much more Black music will also be highlighted this week as well as next week!)
The totals for this week are 5 artist debuts, 1 new release (and several newish ones!), and 11 artists with Southeast Michigan connections!
Since the show is now 4 hours long, I will separate artists and potential sets into two paragraphs representing two hour segments. They are only possible segments. They are not chronological, and are only a guide. I often move things around and I make no promises, though they should be helpful.
Songs by artists from 12PM-2PM EST should include Nathan Kalish. Andy Baker, Kelly’s Lot, Lucas Rabel (His album cover for “Western Amber Skies” is in the middle of the banner!), Wolf B. Reuter (WolfSounds), Zoë Pollock, Tom Curless & the 46%, brand new HVOB, Deane Nesbitt Jr, The Britemores, Ariane Lydon, Joe Peters and Friends, Gogol Bordello, Justin Hayward, Tommy Sands, and many more!!!
Songs by artists in the second two hours, 2PM-4PM EST should include The 5th Dimension, Kenny Young and the Eggplants, Jeff Karoub (He plays Trinity House Theatre in Livonia, MI on Saturday as well as Bobby Pennock!), The Joedai Warriors (Joe Peters), The Stone Souls,
So grab some ski wax, a friend or two to listen with, and come along for the ride Wednesday from 12PM-4PM EST with Phil Maq!
OUR NEW STRONGER ANTENNA MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO HEAR THE SHOW ALL OVER THE METRO DEARBORN-DETROIT AREA BY TUNING INTO 89.3 FM!!!
However, you can also stream the show from the “listen live button” on the www.WHFR.FM website, by the TuneIn App, download the 89.3 WHFR.FM android app from our website homepage, or ask Alexa to find it for you!
Here’s special olympics/5thdimension link to stream it : https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!!!
Feel free to share and spread the fun!
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Phil’s Faves, Albums, February 6, 2022

Posted on February 11, 2022 by PhilMaq


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 2:09” segment of my “Theme Attic Show,” Wednesdays 12PM-4PM ET on mostly alternating weeks, along with my “Phil’s Faves, Songs” lists!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

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.

Here’s the link to the complete history of all the Fave Albums: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums/!

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

Here’s a link for the complete history of all the Fave Songs: https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/!

Another list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”: https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than the awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here: https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for outstanding musical achievement! https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

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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It’s “The Lucky One” that gives Mark Jewett his second #1 Faves Album!!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of February 6, 2022

1. The Lucky One—Mark Jewett
2. Be Here Now: Songs Inspired By and Offered for Meditation—Heather Pierson
3. Pieces Break—Jeff Karoub
4. On a Canvas Painted Blue—Ruth and Max Bloomquist
5. Plantastic Voyage—Kenny Young and The Eggplants
6. Bark and Roof Tales—Michael Snyder—Barker and David Roof
7. The St. Buryan Sessions—Sarah McQuaid
8. Lonesome for a Long Time—Pat Smillie
9. Myths and Mortals—The New Zeitgeist
10.Makin’ Honey—Lauren Crane
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, February 6, 2022

Posted on February 10, 2022 by PhilMaq


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, “Theme Attic,” heard Wednesdays 12PM-4PM ET!

The show can be heard on WHFR 89.3 FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area of Michigan, or it can be streamed with this link: https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!

This list forms the basis of my countdown list on the “Top 9 at 2:09” segment of my 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:

https://philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-songs/!

There’s plenty of other musical things to browse!

Here’s a link for my weekly Faves Album lists:
philmaq.com/phils-lists/phils-faves-albums!

Another list that you might find interesting is my list for “The Most Awesomest Songs of the Day”:https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/!

If you’d like to know what I think are even better than awesome songs, have a look at “The Greatest Songs Ever Recorded”:https://philmaq.com/the-greatest-songs-ever-recorded/! Occasionally, an “awesome song” crosses over to become a “Greatest Song!”

My somewhat unusual Hall of Fame can be explored here:https://philmaq.com/hall-of-fame/!

Lastly, but most importantly, is my Philby Awards link! A Philby is my annual award for outstanding musical achievement! : https://philmaq.com/philbys/!

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Billy Brandt [Hall of Fame] notches his fourth #1 Faves Song: Two with The Sugaree’s, Two with Sarana Verlin!!!!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of February 6, 2022

1. Trust Somebody—Billy Brandt [Hall of Fame] and The Sugaree’s (Riverside)
2. Some Better Days—Jeff Scott with Smoke Jones and Duane Allen Harlick (Single)
3. The Dreams That Are Waiting for Us—Amy Petty (The Darkness of Birds)
4. Fire and Flame—The Whiskey Charmers (Lost On the Range)
5. Ghost Town —Michael Snyder—Barker and David Roof (Bark and Roof Tales)
6. I Wish You Love—Sundae and Mr. Goessl (Single)
7. Summer Blue—Lannie Flowers (Flavor of the Month: The Remixed March to Home Singles)
8. The Tapestry—Ruth and Max Bloomquist (On a Canvas Painted Blue)
9. Grace—Skinny Lister (The Devil, The Heart, and The Fight)
10.Weekends—Clifford/Wright (For All the Money in the World)
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“Theme Attic” Now 4 Hours Long! Philby Hot 100 Songs of 2021 Countdown #40-21, Wednesday, 12PM-4PM EST!!!

Posted on February 9, 2022 by PhilMaq

 

Another grouping of #Philby Hot 100 Songs of 2021 will be celebrated on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” with Phil Maq!!!
This time it will be songs #40-21! (The Philby Countdown will start in the 12 o’clock hour!)
And this time “Theme Attic” will be FOUR HOURS LONG, from 12PM-4PM EST!!!
Plus there will be an additional Top 9 at 2:09 of this week’s Fave Albums!
Some other stats that I like to tell you about is that there are 2 artist debuts, 3 new songs, and 25 (25?!) artists with ties to Southeast Michigan!
Songs by artists will include Vicky Emerson, The Cordial Sins, Billy Brandt and the Sugaree’s (Billy’s picture is third from the right in the banner!), Bill Grogan’s Goat (They will be playing this Friday at PJ’s Lager House!), Mark Jewett Music, Mental Health Day (Sean and Jeff are with in the picture in the middle of the banner!), Erica Blinn, Sugar Snow, Edwardsongs (Bill Edwards is pictured second from the right in the banner!), Nina & The Buffalo Riders, Sam Corbin, Judy Banker (Judy is pictured second from the left in the banner!), The Claudettes, Lucrecia López Sanz (Her picture is in the upper left corner of the banner!), Latvian Radio, Tom Curless & the 46% (Their picture is in the lower left corner of the banner!), Johnny Irion, M.J. Bishop, Wolf B. Reuter (His picture is on the far right of the banner! WolfSounds), and The Fratellis!!!
These artists are on the Philby part of the show!
Other artists on the show will be posted in the comments section!
So grab a scorecard, a friend or two to listen with, and come along for the ride Wednesday from 12PM-4PM EST with Phil Maq!
OUR NEW STRONGER ANTENNA MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO HEAR THE SHOW ALL OVER THE METRO DEARBORN-DETROIT AREA BY TUNING INTO 89.3 FM!!!
However, you can also stream the show from the “listen live button” on the www.WHFR.FM website, by the TuneIn App, download the 89.3 WHFR.FM android app from our website homepage, or ask Alexa to find it for you!
Here’s special Philbyhotsongslink to stream it : https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/!!!
Feel free to share and spread the fun!
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Thank you in advance for spreading the vibe!!!

 

 

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