The Kinks – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame

This British Invasion band was formed by brothers Ray and Dave Davies in the early 1960s.

The Kinks emerged from the working-class neighborhoods of Muswell Hill, North London, in the early 1960s, a period when British youth were reshaping popular culture through the rise of rock and rhythm and blues. The band was formed by brothers Ray and Dave Davies,

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Halloween Songs (Part Three)

Some scary tunes for your turntable.

There are lots of songs that relate to the Halloween holiday. In these posts I’ll write about some of my favorites. This will include low hanging fruit as well as some you may have not heard. No matter the situation I hope some of these songs will get you into the Halloween spirit (get it?). Do I even have a ghost of a chance listing some you like…..ok I’ll stop.

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Record Producer Richard Perry Dies

Perry’s first significant commercial success was “God Bless Tiny Tim,” which reached No. 7 on Billboard’s Pop Albums chart.

Richard Perry, born on June 18, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, was a distinguished American record producer whose career spanned several decades and encompassed a wide array of musical genres. From an early age, Perry exhibited a profound interest in music, influenced by his parents who were both music teachers and instrument manufacturers.

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Covers – The Lion Sleeps Tonight

Wee-ooh wim-o-weh. Wee-ooh wim-o-weh

“The Lion Sleeps Tonight” is a popular song that originated in South Africa and gained international fame through various renditions.

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Rudy Isley Dies

It’s your thing, do what you wanna do, I can’t tell you, who to sock it to

Rudolph Isley is a prominent American musician known for his involvement in the legendary R&B and soul music group, The Isley Brothers. Rudolph “Rudy” Bernard Isley, born on April 1, 1939, in Cincinnati, Ohio, was one of the founding members of the group and has been an integral part of their success throughout their long and influential careers.

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