Phil’s Faves: Albums, September 19, 2021

Posted on September 25, 2021 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 2PM-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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Linda Hicks might be “In the Corner,” but it’s a #1 corner!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of September 19, 2021

1. In the Corner—Linda Hicks
2. With Love From Lake Huron—Julianne Ankley
3. Collaboration—Warriors, Zombies and Other Joedai Pilgrims
4.Wow and Flutter—Amilia K. Spicer
5. Songs For An American Hero—Tom Alter
6. The Darkness and The Light—Mike Ward
7. Spirit of 74—Spirit of 74
8. Old Ghosts and Lost Causes—Helene Cronin
9. Serious Issues—DeeCRACKS
10.Real Enough for You Now—Ditchbird
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, September 19, 2021

Posted on September 24, 2021 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 2PM-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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ShwizZ ride a “Boss Hog” to the top for their third #1 Faves Song!!!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of September 19, 2021

1. Boss Hog—ShwizZ (ShwizZ II)
2. Don’t Think—Jillian Rae (I Can’t Be the One You Want Me to Be)
3. Turn My Heat On—Scott Greeson with Warriors, Zombies, and Other Joedai Pilgrims (Collaboration)
4. Learn—Nina and The Buffalo Riders (For the Dirt)
5. No Way to Live—Mike Ward (The Darkness and the Light)
6. Southland—Lindsay Lou (Southland)
7. It’s Happening Here—J.C. And The Disciples (Single)
8. Open My Eyes—Becki Digregorio (Seven Worthies…of the Bamboo Grove)
9. The Warning—Robin Tucker (The Way Out)
10.I Gotta Dance to Keep From Crying—Tom Faia and Kate Miller (Harry’s Place)
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Seasons Change During Wednesday’s Value Sized “Theme Attic,” 10AM-430PM EDT!!!

Posted on September 22, 2021 by PhilMaq

 

Well this has never happened before!
Seasons will actually change during Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” with Phil Maq!
To celebrate the occasion of transitioning from Summer to Autumn, the show will be super sized, from 10AM-430PM EDT!!!
Starting off with a couple hours of Jazz, songs by artists will include Nicollette Sullivan, B.D. Lenz Music, Jeff Scott Music (2 songs!!) (His album cover for “Begin Again” is in the banner on the left!), Lyn Stanley, Billy Brandt Music, Sundae + Mr. Goessl, Joey DeFrancesco, Jeff Pifher Music, Makoto Horiuchi, Doug McDonald, The Glenn Crytzer Orchestra, Jean Luc Ponty, and The Greyboy Allstars!!!
Then at 2PM, “Theme Attic” kicks in with a Top 9 at 2:09 Countdown followed by a last gasp summer set. A batch of season changing songs, are followed by a final welcoming autumn set!!!
Songs by artists will include Inland Isle, Amilia K Spicer Music, Joe Peters & Friends (Two songs!!), Julianne Ankley, Julianne Ankley & The Rogues, Linda Hicks, Doug “Cosmo” Clifford/Wright (Their album cover, “For All the Money in the World” is in the banner on the right!), The Regulators, Joanie Leeds, Twin Peaks, Gina Forsyth, DeeCRACKS, Josh Taerk, Jon Shain and FJ Ventre, Susan Cowsill, Sarah Borges, and many more!!!
Grab a comfortable chair, some smelling salts, a couple of friends to listen with, and come along for the ride Wednesday from 10AM-430PM EDT with Phil Maq!
Tune in to 89.3 WHFR.FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area, ask Alexa or Siri to find the station for you, download the WHFR app, or use this special No.3 Showcase link : https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/ to stream it!!!
Feel free to share and spread the fun!
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Phil’s Faves: Albums, September 12, 2021

Posted on September 19, 2021 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 2PM-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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Julianne Ankley and all of her Lake Huron Love are this week’s #1 Faves Album!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of September 12, 2021

1. With Love From Lake Huron—Julianne Ankley
2. Collaboration—Warriors, Zombies and Other Joedai Pilgrims
3. In the Corner—Linda Hicks
4. Songs for An American Hero—Tom Alter
5. The Wreckage—Carl Caballero
6. Wow and Flutter—Amilia K. Spicer
7. Spirit of 74—Spirit of 74
8. One of These Days—The Regulators
9. Serious Issues—DeeCRACKS
10.Old Ghosts and Lost Causes—Helene Cronin
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, September 12, 2021

Posted on September 17, 2021 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 2PM-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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Uh-wuh-oh! Jillian Rae’s “Don’t Think” stays at #1 for a second week!!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of September 12, 2021

1. Don’t Think—Jillian Rae (I Can’t Be the One You Want Me to Be)
2. Southland—Lindsay Lou (Southland)
3. Boss Hog—ShwizZ (ShwizZ II)
4. Turn My Heat On—Scott Greeson with Warriors, Zombies, and Other Joedai Pilgrims (Collaboration)
5. Learn—Nina and The Buffalo Riders (For the Dirt)
6. Black Patch—Kelsey Waldon (White Lines/White Noise)
7. No Way to Live—Mike Ward (The Darkness and the Light)
8. Consolation Prize—Jeremy Porter and The Tucos with Jennifer Westwood (Don’t Worry, It’s Not Contagious)
9. Wrong Side of Right—Tosha Owens (Wrong Side of Right)
10. Never Let You Go—Biltmore (Revolutions and Romantics)
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The 2021 Summer New Music Showcase #3, Wednesday, from 2PM-4:30 PM EDT!!!

Posted on September 15, 2021 by PhilMaq

Summer is winding down, but I still have time to squeeze in another “2021 Summer New Music Showcase #3” on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic” from 2PM-430 PM EDT with host Phil Maq!!!
There will also be a Faves Album Top 9 at 2:09 Countdown!
Remember that a New Music Showcase doesn’t necessarily mean something that is “brand new.” It just has to be new to the show.
That being said, every song I play will be for the first time!
There are 17 artists I’ve never played before, 9 artists are from the Southeast Michigan region, and 20 selections are from within the past year!!!
Now that’s what I call a New Music Showcase!
Songs by artists will include Amilia K Spicer Music, Getters, Bob Malone (His new album “Good People” is second from the right in the banner!), Spirit of 74, Analea Brown, Gerard Smith (His new album “Lullabies in an Ancient Tongue” is third from the right in the banner!), Julianne Ankley, Julianne Ankley & The Rogues, Eric Harrison – Singer-Songwriter, Matt Watroba (His album cover for–(deep breath), “The Far Si: The Si Kahn Funny Song Sing-Along Song Book” is second from the left in the banner!), DeeCRACKS, Ruth and Max Bloomquist, Rod Johnson (His brand new album, “Looking for a Perfect Trip” is in the banner, furthest on the left!), Tom Alter Music, Joe Peters & Friends with Melanie Hahn-Greene, Judith Hill (Her album, “Baby, I’m Hollywood” is third from the left in the banner!), The Regulators, How To Live Together, Kiss the Tiger (Their album cover for “Vicious Kid” is furthest on the right in the banner!), June IND, Daryl Shawn, The Chills, Anthony Arya Music, Robin Tucker, The Bennett Brothers, Twin Peaks, Nick Moss Band, Charlie Bedford, Linda Hicks, Carl Caballero, and a world premiere from some guy named Phil Maq (his picture is in the upper left corner!) with David Roof and Michael Kelsey!!!
Grab a comfortable chair, a couple of friends to listen with, and come along for the ride Wednesday from 2PM-430PM EDT with Phil Maq!
Tune in to 89.3 WHFR.FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area, ask Alexa or Siri to find the station for you, download the WHFR app, or use this special No.3 Showcase link : https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/ to stream it!!!
Feel free to share!
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One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded: “True Heroes” by Eric Gnezda!!!

Posted on September 12, 2021 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 2PM-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 originally posted “True Heroes” by Singer/Songwriter Eric Gnezda when he released his latest version of it.

Since it had up to the minute significance, I couldn’t resist honoring the song that honored the true heroes in our life.

Originally written to honor those who helped the first responders and everyone who gave their lives on 9/11, it seemed only natural to expand its reach to include all front line workers who were blindly working to attack a disease that could be simultaneously attacking them.

On the twentieth anniversary of 9/11, this beautifully powerful ballad conveys its strongest feelings!

Eric Gnezda‘s best songs explode in your heart as you listen to them!

“True Heroes” is one of them!

It also features the amazing talents of Arkadiy Gips on violin, and Dave Powers on piano!

The song, for me, may now always have a dual meaning, but it won’t mind if the sentiment is honest!

One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded is “True Heroes” by Eric Gnezda!!!

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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!

#TrueHeroes #EricGnezda #ArkadiyGips #DavePowers #PhilMaq #OneoftheGreatestSongsEverRecorded #GSER

 

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, September 5, 2021

Posted on September 11, 2021 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 2PM-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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Carl Caballero hauls “The Wreckage” as this week’s #1 Faves Album!
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Top 10 Albums for the Week of September 5, 2021

1. The Wreckage—Carl Caballero
2. Collaboration—Warriors, Zombies and Other Joedai Pilgrims
3. With Love From Lake Huron—Julianne Ankley
4. Old Ghosts and Lost Causes—Helene Cronin
5. Songs for An American Hero—Tom Alter
6. Pirate—Michael Jonathon
7. In the Corner—Linda Hicks
8. Whiskey—ThorNton Creek
9. Wow and Flutter—Amilia K. Spicer
10.This Is Dolph Chaney—Dolph Chaney
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Phil’s Faves: Songs, September 5, 2021

Posted on September 11, 2021 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 2PM-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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It’s alright to think about Jillian Rae’s fifth #1 Faves song!!!!! (and all her other ones, too)!!
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Top Ten Songs for the Week of September 5, 2021

1. Don’t Think—Jillian Rae (I Can’t Be the One You Want Me to Be)
2. Southland—Lindsay Lou (Southland)
3. Never Let You Go—Biltmore (Revolutions and Romantics)
4. Boss Hog—ShwizZ (ShwizZ II)
5. Wrong Side of Right—Tosha Owens (Wrong Side of Right)
6. Learn—Nina and The Buffalo Riders (For the Dirt)
7. Turn My Heat On—Scott Greeson with Warriors, Zombies, and Other Joedai Pilgrims (Collaboration)
8. No Way to Live—Mike Ward (The Darkness and the Light)
9. Black Patch—Kelsey Waldon (White Lines/White Noise)
10.Consolation Prize—Jeremy Porter and The Tucos with Jennifer Westwood (Don’t Worry, It’s Not Contagious)
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“Theme Attic” Gets Back to School, Wednesday, 2PM-4:30 PM EDT!!!

Posted on September 8, 2021 by PhilMaq

For many parents, this is “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!” (Ya get the kids out of the house for a while!)
Therefore “Theme Attic” with Phil Maq is grabbing its backpack and going back to school, Wednesday from 2PM-4:30 PM EDT!!!
The show gets rollin’ with a Top 9 at 2:09 Countdown!
Songs by Artists will include Joanie Leeds, Julianne Ankley, Julianne Ankley & The Rogues, Linda Hicks, Allan Thomas, Mick Clarke, Jeremiah Johnson (His album cover for “Straightjacket” is in the banner, on the top!), Michael Kelsey, ThorNton Creek, Mark Jewett Music, Tom Alter Music, Rod Johnson, Dave Solo, Eric Gnezda – Songwriter and Speaker, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Quicksand (Their album cover for “Distant Populations” is in the banner, on the bottom!), Joe Peters & Friends with Sharon McKnight, Helene Cronin Music, Gifts or Creatures, Strawberry Heritage, Mollywop, Carl Caballero, Amilia K Spicer Music, Joel Mabus, Michael Jonathon, and more!!!
Grab an extra notebook, a couple of friends to listen with, and come along for the ride Wednesday from 2PM-430PM EDT with Phil Maq!
Tune in to 89.3 WHFR.FM in the Dearborn-Detroit area, ask Alexa or Siri to find the station for you, download the WHFR app, or use this special No.2 pencil link : https://www.whfr.fm/streamer/ to stream it!!!
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