Category Archives: Music

Trading Tomorrows – Yea or Nay?

Posted on April 30, 2023 by nancsue

“Me and Bobby McGee,” a song I have probably heard more than a thousand times over the past 50-plus years – finally just struck a solid blow to my heart. Seriously, I never cared for it. That might even be … Continue reading →

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Country Music – More Than A High, Lonesome Sound

Posted on November 6, 2019 by nancsue

Country music was not really a part of my life until my mother met my stepfather when I was six years old. Mom was of the Big Band generation, and always kept up with popular music. She bought records – … Continue reading →

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Paul McCartney – Yesterday and Today – Stories Now Told

Posted on September 12, 2018 by nancsue

I just read the GQ article “The Untold Stories of Paul McCartney.” https://www.gq.com/story/the-untold-stories-of-paul-mccartney Writer Chris Heath’s interviews with Paul revealed many things even this lifelong fan never knew about the former Beatles/Wings/singer/songwriter/icon for a generation. I was pleased and relieved … Continue reading →

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I Used to be a Music Maker

Posted on July 4, 2018 by nancsue

Once upon a time, I was a music maker. I was first a poet. At age 11, my main Christmas gift was a guitar. Not unlike millions of other kids mesmerized and inspired by the Beatles, I believed I could … Continue reading →

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Glen Campbell’s Talent, Musical Legacy Keeps Him “…Ever smilin’ ever gentle on my mind”

Posted on April 18, 2014 by nancsue

Despite years of being a studio musician, working with such greats as Elvis, Sinatra, and touring with the Beach Boys (as Brian Wilson’s replacement), Glen Campbell seemed like an overnight success. In 1967, rendition of John Hartford’s poignant poem (to … Continue reading →

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Alcoholism and Addiction is Somewhat Like Demonic Possession

Posted on October 24, 2010 by nancsue

Watching BIOGRAPHY channel’s “MAD MEL: THE RISE AND FALL OF A HOLLYWOOD ICON”, a piece about MEL GIBSON. Almost without exception, every journalist, interviewer, celebrity, and expert they have interviewed has expressed some kind of shock and horr… Continue reading →

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