Musical Telephone (Part One)

Songs all involve a telephone.

“Telephone Line” is a classic ballad by Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), written by the band’s frontman Jeff Lynne. Released in 1976 as the third single from their album A New World Record, the song combines a melancholic tone with lush orchestration and a distinctive use of the telephone ring sound.

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Karl Cochran, Peter Jason, David Johansen, and Robert John Dies

More February 2025 celebrity deaths.

These artists are a guitarist, bassist, songwriter, and producer that has collaborated with KISS; an actor who has worked with John Carpenter, been in movies such as The Karate Kid, and Heartbreak Ridge, and TV like These artists are a guitarist, bassist, songwriter, and producer that has collaborated with KISS; an actor who has worked with John Carpenter,

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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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Song Meanings: Daniel

Oh God, it looks like Daniel,
Must be the clouds in my eyes

“Daniel” is a song by Elton John with lyrics by his longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin. Released in 1973 as a single from the album Don’t Shoot Me, I’m Only the Piano Player, the song became one of John’s biggest hits, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States (No. 1 on the adult contemporary charts for two weeks), and No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart.

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Cassettes – Bad Co.

“Bad company, And I can’t deny
Bad company, ‘Til the day I die”

Cassette tapes are analog audio storage devices introduced in the 1960s, consisting of magnetic tape housed in a plastic shell. They became popular for music and voice recordings, offering portability and ease of use. Playback requires a cassette player, and users can record, rewind, and fast-forward manually. Their popularity declined with the rise of CDs and digital media.

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Peter Yarrow Dies

Yarrow co-founded Peter, Paul and Mary alongside Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers in 1961.

Peter Yarrow, born on May 31, 1938, in New York City, was an American singer-songwriter renowned for his role in the 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary. Raised in an upper-middle-class family that valued art and scholarship, Yarrow developed an early interest in music, transitioning from violin to guitar during his youth.

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Groovy Grubworm – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame – Telstar Award

The song achieved significant commercial success peaking at No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 in December 1969.

“Groovy Grubworm” is an instrumental track by Harlow Wilcox and the Oakies, notable for its catchy and whimsical blend of country and rock influences. Written by Harlow Wilcox and Bobby Warren1 (Producer), the song became a surprising hit in 1969, showcasing the crossover appeal of country-flavored instrumentals in an era dominated by rock and pop.

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Nostalgic “Sounding” Songs (Part One)

No matter matter what , You’re gonna gonna get the girl , I really want to, Gotta gotta get the girl

Artists have often written, and performed, songs with the sounds of a past era. Here I’ll discuss some of the fun ones that I have enjoyed over the years. I’ll start with six of my favorites, and then in Part Two, I’ll expand this list. Enjoy!

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Mike Brewer Dies

Brewer & Shipley gained prominence with their third album, “Tarkio,” released in 1970.

Michael Brewer, born on April 14, 1944, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was the eldest of four children. His musical journey began early; by the age of four, he was already performing on the radio. In the mid-1960s, Brewer moved to Los Angeles, where he formed a duo named Mastin & Brewer with singer-songwriter Tom Mastin.

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Country Christmas Songs (Part One)

He threw a present really hard
That almost hit Mom’s new boyfriend Ray
And yelled ho-ho lucky for you she’s here
And said that Santa can’t stay

The song “That Christmassy Feeling” is a duet by Johnny Cash and Tommy Cash, featured on Johnny Cash’s 1972 holiday album The Johnny Cash Family Christmas. The song, written by Johnny Cash and Tommy Cash, reflects the nostalgic and joyous emotions associated with Christmas, blending themes of family, faith, and seasonal warmth.

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