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The Oxford American magazine recently released its Twelfth Annual Southern Music Issue, and, as always, the magazine and enclosed CD are outstanding. Oxford American is billed as “The Southern Magazine of Good Writing,” and once a year, it devotes an issue to southern music, including a CD of the music discussed in the magazine. I … Continue reading “Oxford American Southern Music Issue”
Today is the thirtieth anniversary of John Lennon’s death. Below are some of the interesting stories about the anniversary, ranging from Lennon’s life at the Dakota to speculation about a Beatles reunion. Follow the links of interest. — Back in the days before cable news channels, most of us learned about John Lennon’s death while … Continue reading “John Lennon Anniversary News Roundup”
In this video from last night’s show, Jimmy Fallon does his great Neil Young impression to cover the Willow Smith song, joined by a “young” Bruce Springsteen at around the 2-minute mark. Excellent. Rolling Stone has the story behind the performance here. Nils Lofgren Helped Write A Classic 1970s Rod Stewart Ballad Sexy and I … Continue reading “Whip My Hair: Neil Young & Bruce Springsteen Cover”