Four more music related deaths to report.
These artists have recorded #1 hits, sang in movies, written books; was a award winning lyricist with his wife; founded the folk-turned-prog-rock band Strawbs; and was a classically trained pianist-turned rock keyboardist for the British progressive rock band Rare Bird and played Viv Savage in Rob Reiner’s, This is Spinal Tap movie.
This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite Keyboard players. See if you agree with any of these!
Keith Emerson was a groundbreaking British keyboardist and composer, best known as a founding member of the progressive rock supergroup Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP). Renowned for his virtuosic technique, Emerson merged classical music with rock in innovative ways,
Comedy focused on food, weight, and everyday absurdities.
John Pinette was an American stand-up comedian and actor known for his self-deprecating humor, affable stage presence, and observational comedy focused on food, weight, and everyday absurdities. He was born on March 23, 1964, in Boston, Massachusetts, into a working-class family of French-Canadian descent.
Songs that contain the phrase “Magic Carpet Ride”.
“Old Devil Moon” is a jazz standard from the 1947 musical Finian’s Rainbow1, written by Burton Lane (music) and E.Y. Harburg (lyrics). The song’s romantic yet slightly unsettling lyrics describe the captivating and almost hypnotic power of love, symbolized by the “old devil moon.” Frank Sinatra recorded a memorable version in 1954 for his album Songs for Young Lovers, where his smooth phrasing and rich vocal delivery emphasized the song’s seductive charm.
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!
Someday soon we all will be together
If the fates allow
Until then we’ll have to muddle through somehow
So have yourself a merry little Christmas now
“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” one of the most beloved holiday songs, was written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane for the 1944 MGM musical Meet Me in St. Louis. Judy Garland introduced the song in the film, delivering a poignant performance that captured its bittersweet essence. Over the decades, it has become a holiday standard, with numerous notable covers. Frank Sinatra recorded a more upbeat version in 1957 for his album A Jolly Christmas from Frank Sinatra, after asking Martin to revise the lyrics.
Jones was one of few producers to have number one records in three consecutive decades (1960s, 1970s, and 1980s).
Quincy Jones is one of the most influential figures in music and entertainment, celebrated for his innovative production work, his vast contributions across genres, and his collaborations with some of the industry’s biggest names. Born on March 14, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, Jones’s early life was marked by hardship and a drive to succeed.
His technical mastery and dynamic drumming style have left an indelible impact on progressive rock.
I have always been a fan of the drums. I had a snare drum as a kid and one of my friends from Milton High School, Tommy Mulkey, was an incredible drummer. As a child, one of my favorite Christmas songs was “The Little Drummer Boy”. I thought I would list some of my all-time favorite drummers for my blog.
We just may be the most well-informed, yet least self-aware, people in history. – Norman Lear
Norman Lear, born July 27, 1922, is a celebrated figure in the world of American television and film. His groundbreaking work in the 1970s and beyond has left an indelible mark on the industry, influencing generations of creators and audiences.
A singer and a painter.
Anthony Dominick Benedetto, known professionally as Tony Bennett, was born on August 3, 1926, in Astoria, Queens, New York City, to Italian-American parents. He grew up in a working-class family, and from a young age, he showed a passion for art and music. In his early teens, Tony Bennett began performing as a singing waiter.
