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Song for the Soundtrack of Your Date (No Date) Tonight
Merry Christmas, baby. Songs for you and your baby his holiday date night. Make out under the mistletoe. Go
Read More »Versionality: “Season of the Witch”
In the latest installment of Versionality, Kelly Stitzel takes a look at some of the many covers of Donovan's "Season of the Witch."
Read More »The Weekly Mixtape: 4/15/11 (Wedding Songs)
Yes, yes, June is the traditional month of the year associated with weddings, but your brother isn’t getting married this Sunday is he? I didn’t think so. As an alternative to putting together a
Read More »TV Review: “Sam Cooke: Crossing Over” American Masters (PBS)
Maybe it’s because I’ve read Peter Guralnick’s comprehensive 2005 Sam Cooke biography Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke that the newest entry in the generally wonderful PBS series American Masters, Sam Cooke –
Read More »Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 72
Bottom Feeders reaches the letter R this week, which means plenty of rockin' with the likes of Rainbow, Bonnie Raitt, Ratt, and -- hey, what the hell is Lou Rawls doing here
Read More »Jesus of Cool: We Wuz Robbed! Great #2 Hits of the ’70s
Continuing his decade-by-decade look of great second-place finishes in pop music, Jon Cummings moves on to the '70s, including #2 hits from Lou Rawls, 10cc, and the King himself
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