“Crimson and Clover” / “Some Kind of Love” – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame – SOS Award

This “Stand Out Single” spent sixteen weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number one in February 1969, remaining there for two weeks.

Released in late 1968, “Crimson and Clover” marked a dramatic artistic shift for Tommy James and the Shondells. Up to that point the group had built its reputation on energetic pop-rock hits such as “Hanky Panky,” “I Think We’re Alone Now,” and “Mony Mony,” but Tommy James wanted to move into a more psychedelic and atmospheric direction.

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My Favorite Songs About Criminals (Part One)

This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite songs about criminals. See if you agree with any of these!

“30 Days in the Hole” is a gritty hard-rock and blues-rock anthem written by Steve Marriott and first released in late 1972 by the English band Humble Pie as a single from their fifth album Smokin’ and later embraced as an album-oriented and classic rock staple despite failing to chart when originally issued; Marriott’s raw, soulful vocals

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Johnny Tillotson, Clem Burke, Jay North, and Richard Chamberlain Dies

Several notable artists have passed away in early 2025.

This group have recorded 16 albums, had “Poetry in Motion” a #2 single; drummed on 11 albums with Blondie, played on albums with the Ramones, Eurythmics and Pete Townshend; played “Dennis the Menace” in 146 episodes, and appeared on many TV shows; and played “Dr. Kildare” on TV, had several Top 40 singles, and appeared in “The Towering Inferno” movie.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Glen Campbell checks all the boxes as a talented, influential musician who sold a lot of records and was revered by his peers. He’s also an underrated guitar player and one of the most gifted artists whose reputation in Nashville is stellar.

I’m not a fan. The building is cool. I’ve been there, it was nice. The exhibits were spectacular and I highly recommend that you visit if you’re in Cleveland, Ohio. Do I think they are doing a good job with the inductees? No.

I agree with Black Sabbath superstar Ozzy Osborne who said…

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