Category: Oldies

Diana Ross and Bruce Springsteen Achieve High Honor

The 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom awards were announced last week, earning Bruce Springsteen and Diana Ross from the music world the nation’s highest honor. Did you know that previous winners include Rod Stewart, Paul McCartney, each Beatle, Pearl Bailey, Count Basie, Bob Dylan, Duke Ellington, Emilio Estefan, Gloria Estefan, Aretha Franklin, B. B. King, […]

The Boss Wins Presidential Medal of Freedom Honors

Singers and songwriters work hard to make your favorite music, earning Grammys, Billboard Awards, and sometimes Oscars if a song is used in film; all are wonderful honors. Perhaps the most heralded recognition is that from the Presidential Medal of Freedom award, handed out each year by the White House. Announced just this week, Bruce […]

The Top Songs from 1972

Recently we’ve been looking back at the best music from years back. What were the top songs from 1972? Let’s jar your memory… 1.) “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’ by Roberta Flack 2.) “Without You” by Harry Nilsson 3.) “Alone Again (Naturally)” by Gilbert O’Sullivan 4.) “Candy Man” with Sammy Davis Jr. […]

A Former Eagles Band Member’s Solo Project

When you think of the Folk/Rock band Eagles, it’s easy to put your focus on the late Glenn Frey, Don Henley or even Joe Walsh. Each of these band members were affable and enjoyed the bright spotlight, but it was the bass player that kept the back beat. Most fans don’t immediately think of Timothy […]

Rickie Lee Jones Continuing on Tour

Rickie Lee Jones has been an entertainer and powerful woman in the music industry for decades, enjoying moderate success in a male dominated world. Rickie is a two-time Grammy Award winner, and author of great songs like her 1979 tune “Chuck E.’s In Love.” Rickie is finishing up her 2016 touring season in Jerusalem, but […]