Welcome to the first of my blogs about songs of the ’70s and the memories those songs evoke! In the summer of 1974, British singer / songwriter John Carter and his wife, Gillian (Jill) Shakespeare, wrote the song “Beach Baby”. Carter immediately created a studio band, enlisting musicians Tony Burrows and Chas Mills, to record …
For those who know me, it will come as no surprise that I’m a fan of ’70s music. I have over 1500 songs on my iPod and would estimate that well over half of them were released between 1970 and 1979! However, I’ve often wondered why? Is it because these songs are really that much better than those …
This is the first in a series of posts I’ve entitled “A Tribute to an Enduring Past“. These posts are dedicated to singer / songwriters or groups I’ve admired over the years and that I believe have had a lasting impact on popular music. This music as originally written, recorded, and / or produced by these artists is as relevant …
At the risk of seeming somewhat self centered, I’ve decided the series “My Life” will focus on exploring who I am through various posts about my personal interests, ranging from the future of healthcare to the future of the Green Bay Packers. As always, I hope you the reader will find these posts both interesting and informative. And, as always, …
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