Johnny Mathis
The New Birth was an ever-shifting assemblage that scored a big hit in 1974
Lenny Welch was on his way to a big career until fate intervened
Jason: Hey, did you see? Billy Joel is playing Brooklyn on New Year’s Eve! Jeff: Is he playing new material? Because otherwise, I don’t give a shit. Jason: Same old…
In which we look at once common curiosities of pop culture that don’t exist anymore, be it because of changing tastes, the fragmentation of culture, or merely the fickle nature…
You may not know him by name, but chances are you’ve heard Jeff Pescetto‘s work — not only has he written, produced, and performed on songs for a long list…
Music-derived chills, or “skin orgasms,” are experienced by certain personality types, especially during the holidays. Robert Cass goes up close and waaaay too personal to introduce readers to this phenomenon.
“Show and Tell” is just one of those songs that thrills me whenever it comes on the radio. It’s been doing that since Al Wilson released it in 1973. I…
Here’s the thing — I love holiday-themed horror films. In fact, one of my favorite Christmas movies is the original Black Christmas (1974). You may think that makes me sick…
It’s week 57 of Bottom Feeders, and Dave Steed is still going strong. He’s reached the letter M in his journey through the ass end of Billboard’s Hot 100 of the ’80s, which can only mean one thing…
If Jason Hare can’t have you, he don’t want nobody, baby. Join him for a look back at 1978, where, with a little luck, we’ll shadow dance with imaginary lovers. (Groan.)
Over the next year Terje Fjelde has agreed to listen to nothing but David Foster on his iPod. HeÁ¢€â„¢s loaded the thing with over 1,200 songs produced, arranged, composed, and/or…