“Common People” by Pulp
I loved this song when it came out, and I think I love it even more now. It's timeless but it's also a time-capsule, with music so perfectly matched to the lyrics, and production so right that you are thrust into the picture from the first bar to the end. It's a ride....
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Hunnington Waltz by Peter Lenhdorff
This is the SADDEST song I’ve really ever enjoyed. If you think you have a reason to be upset, Peter Lehndorff (American singer-songwriter) tops you with this bummer song. With all that said, I really LOVE this...
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“LAWS AND SAUSAGE” by THE UPTONES
Wow, I saw the best California Ska for free! That’s right! I saw them @ Music in the Park in Albany, CA. and you can listen to this song for free. The Uptones performed at this year’s final concert of the series. A classic Ska song is political without choosing sides....
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Los Campesinos! “Avocado, Baby”
Some GR8 indie pop from this 7 piece band, I’ve yet to see. This song knocked my socks off! It’s everything I want in a recording, love the production, astonishing band, lyrics that make sense to me, and top notch singing, and even a drum fade! I’ve been wanting to...
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“Beirut” by Yasmine Hamdan
Yasmine can sing, no matter of language she's singing!! This Lebanese singer, songwriter and actress, who is now living in Paris, is so compelling whatever language, it doesn’t matter to me. I first heard her in SoapKills, the first Middle Eastern electric act I heard...
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“A Quality Of Mercy” by RVG (Romy Vager Group)
This is the coolest song I’ve heard this year!! RVG is my new fave. Romy Vager the singer/songwriter has an interesting vocal approach. I’m sure we’ll hear more from this Melbourne, Australia-based band. What a gr8 debut. I’m so...
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INFLUENCED ELVIS AND CHUCK BERRY, JERRY LEE LEWIS, JOHNNY CASH AND OTHERS
I was amazed when I mentioned Sister Rosetta Tharpe and so few people even knew who she was. I found this documentary made by the BBC. It's a must-watch for any music lover. I hope once you watch this 15 minute video, and then you'll want to learn all about her music....
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BEST SINGLE OF 2017
Refreshing, refreshing, refreshing you get to listen to a song!! Might I mention, this concept is refreshing? This single is 5 Star I love the singer! I love the trombone playing! That’s right. This is the band that walked off stage at the Bumpstock Festival. Space...
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Best Music Performance Of 2017 Answering The Five Questions of Rock
THE UPTONES I saw and heard so much good new music in 2017, I didn't think I'd be telling you a band that was formed in 1981 could rock my world, but that's exactly what I'm going to do. The Uptones @ Ashkenaz in Berkeley, CA. put on the best show I saw this year. I...
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Once Upon A Time In LA
“All the elements of a satisfying read” Breezy and deep, this book has all the elements of a satisfying read. I vividly remember the era, and have met many of the characters the author describes. Just like the first time I saw This Is Spinal Tap and I cringed instead...
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