Lyrical: “Music” (Part One)

These are songs that contain the word “Music” in their lyrics.

“I Can Hear Music” is a pop ballad written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and Phil Spector, first recorded by the Ronettes in 1966 but most famously covered by the Beach Boys on their 1969 album 20/20; the Beach Boys’ version, produced by Carl Wilson, was notable as one of his first major productions for the band and featured him on lead vocal,

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Lyrical: “Teacher” (Part One)

These are songs that contain the word “teacher” in their lyrics.

“When I Kissed the Teacher” is a playful pop song by Swedish group ABBA, written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and Stig Anderson, and released as the opening track on their 1976 album Arrival; the song tells the humorous story of a female student impulsively kissing her male teacher during class,

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JD Souther Dies

He formed his first band, a folk duo called Longbranch Pennywhistle, alongside Glenn Frey.

John David Souther, commonly known as JD Souther, was born on November 2, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and raised in Amarillo, Texas. Growing up in Texas, Souther was exposed to a variety of musical influences, ranging from rock ‘n’ roll to country, which later shaped his unique style. Souther learned to play multiple instruments,

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Eagles – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame

My 5th inductee of 2023, in my Doyle’s Space Music Hall of Fame, and my 17th inductee overall is The Eagles.

The Eagles are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1971. They are known for their harmonies, intricate guitar work, and well-crafted songwriting. Glenn Frey and Don Henley first met in 1970 when they were hired as session musicians for Linda Ronstadt’s backing band.

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