Tag Archives: Jim McCarty

One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded: “Hard Times in the Land of Plenty” by Kenny Parker!!!

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 … Continue reading

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The Most Awesomest Song of the Day: “Hard Times in the Land of Plenty” by Kenny Parker!!!

I have started a new feature: 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 Monday night show, “Prime Time Theme Attic.” (Monday nights … Continue reading

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Philby 100 Best Albums of 2019

Will there ever be a “normal” year again? With everything that is going on in the world, there have been times where I have actually forgotten about posting this list! But he official Philby 100 Best Albums of 2019 post is … Continue reading

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, July 14, 2019

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 … Continue reading

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Theme Attic’s Last 4 Hour Waltz, Wednesday Morning, 10AM-2PM EDT!!!

I’m not going anywhere. Let me repeat that. I’m not going anywhere… But “Theme Attic”is going on hiatus. “Prime Time Theme Attic” will continue on Monday nights as usual! “Theme Attic” may come back in the future. But it might … Continue reading

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Prime Time Theme Attic Tries to Play the Rain Away, Monday Night, 8PM-10PM EDT!!!

Are you tired of the rain? I sure am. There are some benefits. Everything is turning green. It keeps the temperatures down. I’m OK with that. And I’m sure we’ll go through some dry spells in the summer and we’ll … Continue reading

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Theme Attic Celebrates 400 Shows!

I thought for my 400th show I would like to play songs that I wanted to play for awhile but hadn’t been able to fit into a theme. Of course, I can’t help but work them into some mini themes … Continue reading

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Philby 100 Best Albums of 2017, Pt. 4, on Monday Night’s “Prime Time Theme Attic,” 8PM-10PM ET!!!

Another 20 gems will be revealed on Monday night’s “Prime Time Theme Attic” with Phil Maq, from 8PM-10PM ET!!! Doing some calculations, I figure that in the past year, I have played approximately 3500 individual songs on my shows. Since … Continue reading

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Detroit Strong New and Old: Tosha Owens and Sammy Davis, Jr.!!!

After looking at arguably Detroit’s worst moment in history, it’s time to look at the present and the future with positive vibes! Any artist will tell you that they’re always looking for a good song, if not a great song. … Continue reading

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