Lyrical: “Freedom” (Part One)

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

Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams,” written by Stevie Nicks, was released as a single in March 1977 from the band’s eleventh studio album, Rumours. It became Fleetwood Mac’s only No. 1 hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, remaining at the top for one week, and reached No. 24 on the British singles chart. Nicks wrote the song at the Record Plant in Sausalito, California, during the turbulent recording sessions for Rumours,

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My Favorite Keyboard Players (Part Three)

This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite Keyboard players.

So far I’ve chosen, Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman, Eumir Deodato, Gershon Kingsley, Jon Lord, Elton John, Billy Joel, Nicky Hopkins, John Paul Jones, Richard Wright, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Billy Preston. Let me chose some more to consider.

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My Favorite Live Albums (Part One)

This list of Live Rock Albums are 50 years old or older.

Made in Japan is Deep Purple’s landmark double-live album, recorded during the band’s first Japanese tour on August 15, 16, and 17, 1972, with performances at Festival Hall in Osaka on August 15 and 16 and Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on August 17, featuring the classic Mark II lineup of Ian Gillan, Ritchie Blackmore, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice.

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Godley & Creme – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame – Shining Star Award

They were interested in creating complete artistic experiences, something that eventually made them pioneers of the music-video era.

Kevin Godley and Lol Creme were one of the most unusual and inventive partnerships to emerge from British pop music, combining songwriting, studio experimentation, visual art, technology, humor, and an almost cinematic approach to music. Their story began long before they became famous. Godley was born October 7, 1945, in Prestwich, Lancashire,

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Ned Jarrett, Dee Palmer, Foster Sylvers, and Duane Ollinger Die

Four more losses to reflect on here in 2026.

These individuals were a NASCAR driver and champion as well as a broadcaster; an English composer, arranger and keyboardist known for work with Jethro Tull; a singer, songwriter, record producer and multi-instrumentalist, member of the Sylvers; and a contractor and entrepreneur in the oil and gas industry, treasure hunter, and owner of Blind Frog Ranch.

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Covers – “Every Little Thing”

Every little thing she does, She does for me, yeah
And you know the things she does, She does for me, oooh

“Every Little Thing” is a song by the Beatles, written primarily by Paul McCartney but credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership, and released on their 1964 album Beatles for Sale in the UK and on Beatles VI in the US.

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My Favorite Guitar Players (Part Two)

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

In part one I chose Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck (all those Yardbirds players), Chet Atkins, David Gilmour, and Jimi Hendrix. I’m going to keep the fun going here by picking Steve Howe, of Yes. Born April 8, 1947, in Holloway, North London, is an iconic English guitarist celebrated for his eclectic, virtuosic style that blends rock, classical, jazz, country, and flamenco influences, most famously showcased through his work with the progressive rock band Yes.

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My Favorite Keyboard Players (Part One)

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,

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Lyrical: “U.F.O.” (Part One)

These are songs that contain “U.F.O.” in their lyrics.

“Out the Blue” is a heartfelt ballad by John Lennon, written solely by him and released on his 1973 album Mind Games. The song is widely interpreted as a tribute to Yoko Ono, celebrating the unexpected and redemptive power of love after a period of emotional turmoil. Musically, it starts softly with acoustic guitar

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My Favorite Vocalists (Part One)

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

Greg Lake (1947–2016) was an English musician, singer, and songwriter best known as the vocalist and bassist for progressive rock bands King Crimson and Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP). Lake’s rich baritone voice was a defining feature of both groups, combining clarity, warmth,

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