Joey Molland Dies

In 1969, Molland joined the rock band Badfinger, becoming a pivotal member during their most successful years.

Joseph Charles Molland, known as Joey Molland, was born on June 21, 1947, in Edge Hill, Liverpool, England. Molland began his musical journey in the vibrant Liverpool music scene, playing with local bands such as The Assassins and The Profiles. His early involvement in these groups laid the foundation for his future career in rock music.

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Lyrical: “No Matter What” (Part One)

Songs that contain the phrase “No Matter What” in the lyrics.

“Beautiful,” performed by Christina Aguilera and released in 2002 on her Stripped album, was written and produced by Linda Perry. The song is a poignant pop ballad celebrated for its themes of self-acceptance and inner beauty, resonating deeply as an anthem for empowerment, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.

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Heart – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame

My third inductee of 2024, a band I’ve seen in concert several times.

Heart is an American rock band that rose to fame in the mid-1970s and continued to achieve success over the ensuing decades. The band is particularly known for its strong lead vocals and distinctive guitar work, spearheaded by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson. Their music spans various genres including rock, hard rock, and folk rock, characterized by powerful ballads and energetic rock anthems.

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Music in the Breaking Bad Franchise – Part One (Spoilers!)

Guess I got what I deserved – Baby Blue

The musical score of the Breaking Bad Franchise (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul and El Camino) was composed by Dave Porter. He is an accomplished American composer best known for his exceptional work on the critically acclaimed television series “Breaking Bad.”

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Falling Through the Cracks: Classic Hits That Weren’t

“Would – be” classic hits that have somehow managed to fall through the cracks

By Donnie Thompson

Melody Hill was the Circle Sky Records official magazine while we were open between 2002 and 2010. Donnie recollected “The yellow submarine is made by Corgi. The Monkeemobile and Partridge Bus are from Johnny Lightning. The band figures are the Monkees from the Monkees Tour Van/Monkeemobile set from Johnny Lightning. The building is the backside of the Hot Wheels Pop Up Drive & Eat [because we wanted to back the Monkeemobile into the garage]. We set it up on plain white pieces of Coroplast. One underneath and I think one behind.”

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