One of my favorite Christmas holiday movies is Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer. A sequel was made, Rudolph’s Shiny New Year. I don’t remember a lot of the plot of the sequel, but I do remember a song from it. That song popped into my head the other day when the sun started shining, but I…
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Women Music March #20 — Tina Weymouth
I’ve always enjoyed the music of Talking Heads. Happening across a documentary on bass player, Tina Weymouth, Tom Tom Club came up. Way led onto way and here we are with today’s Woman Music March featured artist. After the lyrics to the song, there is a bonus video: a short documentary on this amazing songwriter/musician….
Women Music March #19 — Laura Nyro
Laura Nyro, born Laura Nigro, October 18, 1947 – April 8, 1997) was an American songwriter, singer, and pianist. She achieved critical acclaim with her own recordings, particularly the albums Eli and the Thirteenth Confession (1968) and New York Tendaberry (1969), and had commercial success with artists such as Barbra Streisand and The 5th Dimension…
Women Music March #18 — Mitski
Anyone who has read my blog for awhile knows I love Mitski (thanks again, Hans, for introducing me to her music!) So far I’ve only covered songs from her last 3 (of 5) albums. Today I went looking for one I hadn’t covered so far and found treasure. Someone made a playlist of every song…
Women Music March 2024 Day 17 — Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivo at Kennedy Center 2023 I know Cynthia is not a superstar (yet!) but she is on her way, mark my words! Cynthia Onyedinmanasu Chinasaokwu Erivo (born January 8, 1987) is an English actress, singer, and songwriter. She is the recipient of several accolades, including a Tony Award and a Grammy Award, and has…
dVerse — Q — Talisman (about George Harrison)
Conjuring refrained wah-wahs Apple scruffs bridge two worlds Sad gnome sheds his beard A clean-slated tap-dancer Twirls through Friar Park Magic mantra circuits of Kaleidoscopic waves Neutralizes shadows even In darkness. No matter how Your head is turned, The love light will shine in. I wrote my quadrille on George Harrison and, “All Things Must…
Women Music March #16 — Dolly Parton
I’ve always enjoyed Dolly Parton’s music and acting. After watching her in Ken Burns’ Country Music series, I admire her even more. Dolly is a superstar in many fields, not the least of which is business. Today is another two-fer, with the 2nd song after the lyrics of the first song. Dolly Rebecca Parton (born…
Tao-Talk 