My Favorite Songs That Mention Things You Wear (Part 1)

This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite songs that mention clothing in their title or lyrics. See if you agree with any of these!

“Sharp Dressed Man” is a 1983 song by ZZ Top, written by the band’s three members—Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard—and produced by Bill Ham for their multi-platinum album Eliminator. Blending blues-rock roots with the sleek, synthesized polish of 1980s production, the song celebrates male style, confidence, and swagger through a humorous

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My Favorite Johnny Carson Moments (Part One)

I watched every episode that I could, at least through the monologue if nothing else.

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was a groundbreaking late-night talk show that aired on NBC from 1962 to 1992, with Johnny Carson as its legendary host. Known for its sharp monologues, iconic characters like Carnac the Magnificent, and classic interviews with celebrities, the show set the standard for late-night television.

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Lyrical: “FM” (Part One)

These are songs that contain FM in their lyrics.

“My Church,” the breakout debut single by Maren Morris, was co-written and co-produced with the late songwriter Busbee and released in January 2016 as the lead single from her major-label debut album, Hero . The song uses the metaphor of a car ride with the radio playing classic country legends like Johnny Cash and Hank Williams

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Music in the Breaking Bad Franchise – Part One (Spoilers!)

Guess I got what I deserved – Baby Blue

The musical score of the Breaking Bad Franchise (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul and El Camino) was composed by Dave Porter. He is an accomplished American composer best known for his exceptional work on the critically acclaimed television series “Breaking Bad.”

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Dusty Hill Dies

Besides playing bass and singing for ZZ Top he also appeared in the movie Back to the Future Part III and on the TV series Deadwood.

Joseph Michael “Dusty” Hill was born in Dallas, Texas, May 19, 1949. He began singing for money with his older brother Rocky when he was 8. Dusty went to Woodrow Wilson High School where he played cello, listened to blues music and learned the bass to be in his brothers band.

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Covers – La Grange by ZZ Top

La Grange, by ZZ Top, was on their 1973 album Tres Hombres and reached number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was written by Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard. Here it is covered by “that little ole band from Peanuts”, Charlie Brown (Guitar and Vocals), Snoopy (Bass) and Pig-Pen (Drums).

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