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Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 79

Dave Steed November 25, 2009 35

Glad you stopped by for the third week of artists whose names begin with the letter S, as we continue looking at the bottom three-fifths of the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the 1980s.

Bootleg City: “Vin Scelsa’s Live at Lunch,” 6/28/00 (Pt. 3)

Robert Cass June 19, 2009 16

Here are some fun facts about singer-songwriter Jules Shear: 1. He’s from Pittsburgh. So is actor Jeff Goldblum, who stars in a 2006 pseudo-documentary called Pittsburgh that chronicles his homecoming performance in a production

Bootleg City: “Vin Scelsa’s Live at Lunch,” 6/28/00 (Pt. 2)

Robert Cass June 12, 2009 1

In part two of this flashback edition of Vin Scelsa’s Live at Lunch, singer-songwriter Jules Shear talks about the R&B inspiration for “If She Knew What She Wants,” how he feels about artists licensing

Bootleg City: “Vin Scelsa’s Live at Lunch,” 6/28/00 (Pt. 1)

Robert Cass June 5, 2009 16

As the mayor of Bootleg City, it’s good to be king — or just mayor, I guess. Or how about “king-mayor”? But certainly not Sonia Sotomayor, who dared to suggest eight years ago that

Beyond Ubiquitous: The Popdose Guide to Syd Straw

Jon Cummings April 6, 2009 8

For someone who can talk your ear off, Syd Straw certainly has built an enigmatic career. After establishing her bona fides as an arty modern-rock diva during the mid-’80s, as part of the Golden

Lost in the ’90s: Alison Moyet, “Whispering Your Name”

John C. Hughes March 5, 2009 9

On Tuesday, we talked about Jules Shear’s “Whispering Your Name,” a failed single from his solo debut, Watch Dog. While the single and album flopped, it stayed in the hearts of many musicians and

Lost in the ’80s: Jules Shear, “Whispering Your Name”

John C. Hughes March 3, 2009 8

I gave Jules a quick once-over a little over three years ago, so I think it’s high time I spotlighted another track of Shear beauty, this one from his stellar solo debut, Watch Dog.

CHART ATTACK!: 11/24/84

Jason Hare November 21, 2008 19

Hey everybody!Â Just think: one week from now, you’ll probably be feeling full and somewhat nauseous from all the food you’ve ingested.Â I say, why wait a week?Â Get that nauseous feeling right now

Hooks ‘N’ You: Richard Barone, “Cool Blue Halo” and Other Works

Will Harris November 20, 2008 6

Live albums have been a staple of the music business for ages, and even if you’re someone who loudly proclaims to have no interest in them whatsoever, it’s probable that you have at least