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Adventures Through the Mines of Mellow Gold 52

Adventures Through the Mines of Mellow Gold 52

Jason Hare February 26, 2010 15

In his latest edition of Adventures Through the Mines of Mellow Gold, Jason Hare explores the phenomena of "gentle rocking," brought to us by a Lebanese Canadian hunk in

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Adventures Through the Mines of Mellow Gold 51

Adventures Through the Mines of Mellow Gold 51

Jason Hare February 12, 2010 50

Who the hell is Greg Guidry? Why is he goin' down, and apart from the usual, what does Michael McDonald have to do with all of this? Find out in Jason Hare's latest Mellow

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Adventures Through the Mines of Mellow Gold 50: Mang!

Adventures Through the Mines of Mellow Gold 50: Mang!

Jason Hare January 22, 2010 23

Sing along with Jason Hare as he leads you down the path of smooth music, stopping to marvel at the genius of Chuck Mangione's "Feels So Good."

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Happy Birthday, “What a Fool Believes”

Happy Birthday, “What a Fool Believes”

Jason Hare January 21, 2010 14

Thirty-one years ago this week, Michael McDonald and some other dudes released one of the greatest songs ever written. Happy birthday, "What a Fool Believes"!

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Adventures Through the Mines of Mellow Gold 49

Adventures Through the Mines of Mellow Gold 49

Jason Hare January 9, 2009 21

Great news, everybody! Adventures Through the Mines of Mellow Gold is back! Or, alternately: Awful news, everybody! Adventures Through the Mines of Mellow Gold is back! The point is: like it or not, we’re

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The Ninth Day of Mellowmas: Fats?

The Ninth Day of Mellowmas: Fats?

Jeff Giles and Jason Hare December 9, 2008 26

Happy ninth day of Mellowmas! Today, we’re sad to say that we’re skewering a truly brilliant artist: none other than Fats Domino. We really didn’t want to, but…well, you’ll see. Jason: Jeff, I know

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Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 21

Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 21

Dave Steed August 20, 2008 23

It’s amazing sometimes to see how music brings the world together. I was food shopping with my wife last week and “867-5309/Jenny” by Tommy Tutone was playing in the store. Even though I’m not

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Song-Off: Having a Rock and Roll Heart

Song-Off: Having a Rock and Roll Heart

Popdose Staff August 5, 2008 11

Eric Clapton – “I’ve Got a Rock and Roll Heart” Dave: Did Clapton have to record this to pay back the writers for lending him money for blow? This record is such a piece

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Political Culture: John McCain, Coward

Political Culture: John McCain, Coward

Jon Cummings August 4, 2008 35

“Napoleon once said, when asked to explain the lack of great statesmen in the world, that to get power you need to display absolute pettiness. To exercise power, you need to show true greatness.

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Adventures Through the Mines of Mellow Gold: Paul Davis Edition

Adventures Through the Mines of Mellow Gold: Paul Davis Edition

Jason Hare April 23, 2008 32

As you may know, Mellow Gold hero Paul Davis died yesterday from a heart attack at the age of 60. Davis was the focus of one of the first Adventures Through the Mines of

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