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They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa! -
 - David Tanguay (5,817)      David Tanguay    "They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!" is a hit 1966 novelty song by Napoleon X1V (aka Jerry Samuels). It has been called the #1 greatest novelty song. History Released on Warner Bros. Records, the bizarre depiction of mental illness became an instant hit in the United States... ( added 46 days 14 hours ago.) |
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Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer -
- David Tanguay (5,817) David Tanguay I live in Florida now, however I used to live in Maine. After putting up with a long hard cold winter we would like come out from hibernation and really enjoy the hot summer months. This song by Nat King Cole brings out the feeling of those summer days. (lyrics) -artist: Nat King Cole ... ( added 53 days 11 hours ago.) |
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Bridge Over Troubled Water (by Simon & Garfunkel) -
- David Tanguay (5,817) David Tanguay Early history of Simon & Garfunkel Close friends through childhood, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel grew up in the same Forest Hills, Queens Forest Hills neighborhood just blocks away from one another. They met in elementary school in 1953, when they both appeared in the school play Alice in... ( added 61 days 20 hours ago.) |
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When Two Worlds Collide -
- David Tanguay (5,817) David Tanguay The late Roger Miller who passed away in 1995 left us with many hit records. Most of them he wrote himself. His big hit "King of The Road" got his career moving. He released a song in 1970 titled "When Two Worlds Collide" it has always been one of my favorites. Here are the lyrics to the song: ... ( added 71 days 11 hours ago.) |
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Going Back To Houston (By Dean Martin) -
- David Tanguay (5,817) David Tanguay One of the late Dean Martin's songs "Houston" portrays the story of a lonely soul away from home and a girl he left behind. Here are the lyrics to the song: WELL IT'S LONESOME IN THIS OLD TOWN EVERYBODY PUTS ME DOWN I'M A FACE WITHOUT A NAME JUST WALKING IN THE RAIN GOING BACK TO HOUSTON... ( added 80 days 14 hours ago.) |
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The Man In Black (Johnny Cash) -
- David Tanguay (5,817) David Tanguay When I was released from the military in 1969, the condition of the country and the world was in bad shape at that time. Many recording artist were releasing songs to capture the mood of that period. Some in favor of the demonstrators rebelling against the establishment and some against them.... ( added 91 days 23 hours ago.) |
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10 Reasons Why Fans Shouldn't Hate Ticket Brokers -
Roadrunner Supply (24)  Ticket brokers provide a service for those who are unable or unavailable to buy their own tickets. But like any other service providers, does anyone really expect them to do this for free? Travel agents arrange vacations for their customers, and part of their profit is gained from the time and... ( added 92 days 12 hours ago.) |
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Avoiding Legal Disaster With Your Band -
- Jon Fischer (240)  Being in a band is fun. Most people who play do it because they have to; it is part of their soul. What musicians need to know is that the band business is full of potential legal liability. Very few people see it that way, but they should. A band usually travels, it owns heavy electricity based... ( added 108 days 20 hours ago.) |
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Music and Politics, a Healing Mix -
- Daniel Kobialka (6)  Daniel Kobialka Not long ago, the New York Philharmonic Orchestra was touring in Asia and was invited to perform in North Korea. At the time, this seemed quite unusual and potentially politically healing, from what I understood about our relations with that country. President Bush had called North Korea part... ( added 110 days 10 hours ago.) |
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The House I Live In (by Frank Sinatra) -
- David Tanguay (5,817) David Tanguay I have CDs with some old Frank Sinatra songs. This song "the house I live in" has lyrics such as "The dream that's been a growing for a hundred and fifty years." when he refers to the age of America. Well our nation is over two hundred and thirty years old now so one can imagine how old this... ( added 113 days 11 hours ago.) |
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So You Want To Be a Jazz Musician? First, Know Where You Are and Know Where You’re Going. -
- Chris Punis (89) In the last lesson we talked about being on a mission. It’s your purpose for playing music. You might decide to change your mission in a year or in a week. But all of your musical energy right now is focused on fulfilling your mission. Now, let’s talk about the map analogy. Suppose for a minute... ( added 117 days 20 hours ago.) |
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Play Jazz Like It’s Your Job -
- Chris Punis (89) Play music like it’s your job. If you’re like most jazz musicians, you could sound better right away simply by adjusting your attitude and your “work" ethic. Now, I know you already have a great work ethic. You practice hard everyday for hours and hours. You listen to music every free minute you... ( added 118 days 5 hours ago.) |
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How Teaching Jazz is One of the Most Powerful Ways to Learn Jazz -
- Chris Punis (89) Teaching other people is one of the best and most powerful ways to learn. By having to articulate and explain a subject, you clarify the subject in your own mind. You stumble upon new connections and analogies. You increase your depth of understanding and achieve mastery. Here are a few ideas... ( added 121 days 10 hours ago.) |
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Why Me Lord? (Kris Kristofferson) -
- David Tanguay (5,817) David Tanguay In 1971 Kris Kristofferson released this song titled " Why me Lord " here are the lyrics to the song. Kris Kristofferson Why me Lord, What have I ever done To deserve even one Of the pleasures I've known Tell me Lord, ( added 127 days 18 hours ago.) |
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Mack The Knife (Song) by Bobby Darin -
- David Tanguay (5,817) David Tanguay Recorded: December 19, 1958 Released: August 1959 The #5 song of the 1955-59 Rock Era Was #1 for 9 weeks in 1959 14 th most popular single in Billboards HOT 100 History. Bobby's first (and only) number one song Won the Grammy for "Record of the Year" in 1959 Mack the knife (song) was put... ( added 137 days 21 hours ago.) |
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What is It About NKOTB That Makes Grown Women Turn Into Screaming Teenagers? -
Laura Trahan (30,614)   Laura Trahan If you have been without television or internet in the last few days, most likely you haven't heard the news. New Kids On The Block are reunited and set to release a new album as well as tour again. The news was leaked by people.com a few months back and the official announcement was made on... ( added 147 days 14 hours ago.) |
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Dr Pepper issues challenge to Guns N Roses' Axl Rose -
Asher Ricard (5,137)  Asher Ricard In the late 80s, Axl Rose asked the world for just a little "Patience." It seems that Dr Pepper has run out. Rose, the lone recognizable member of the band that gave us "Paradise City," "Welcome to the Jungle" and "November Rain," has in his possession the newest Guns N Roses album, "Chinese... ( added 153 days 7 hours ago.) |
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In the Ghetto (by Elvis) -
- David Tanguay (5,817) David Tanguay In the year, 1969 Elvis released a big hit titled "In the Ghetto" a song written by American singer songwriter Scott Davis. In the song, he sings about poor little children born and raised in the ghetto. As the snow flies On a cold and gray Chicago mornin' A poor little baby child is born... ( added 153 days 23 hours ago.) |
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Artificial Flowers (by Bobby Darin) -
- David Tanguay (5,817) David Tanguay In May of 1961, Bobby Darin release an album titled "The Story of Bobby Darin" in this album he sings a song written by Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick titled "Artificial Flowers" This song alone wasn't all that popular however it shows the character of Bobby Darin. Singing about a little girl... ( added 157 days 11 hours ago.) |
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A Musician's Homage to Music -
- April Lorier (4,522)   April Lorier Any one reading my articles, websites, or blogs knows that I was a music teacher for years. I taught, as a private contractor, a music program I created for children ages six through thirteen in the public school systems. I began by teaching them about God's music: wind, birds, ocean's waves... ( added 158 days 4 hours ago.) |
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Engine, Engine, # 9 (song) -
- David Tanguay (5,817) David Tanguay Roger Miller released a series of hits back in the mid 60s. This particular song "engine engine # nine" was one of my favorites, I'm presenting the lyrics here. Engine, engine number nine Coming down the railroad line How much farther back did she get off. Old brown suitcase that... ( added 168 days 18 hours ago.) |
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Sunday Morning Coming Down -
David Tanguay (5,817) David Tanguay Kris Kristofferson wrote this while living in a run-down tenement in Nashville when he was working as a janitor for Columbia Records. He was told if he was caught pitching songs to any artists, he would be fired. He delivered this song personally to Johnny Cash after landing his National Guard... ( added 174 days 20 hours ago.) |
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Can You Guess Who Is the Greatest Guitarist of All Time? Having a Debate About Musicians, Can Lead To.. Well, Answers. -
Sacreeta (67,994)  Sacreeta So that's how it goes, when someone is a fan of a musician, they are a true fan, and it usually is a bond you carry with that musician most of your life. The other day a friend of mine and myself got into a debate. Not a heated one, it was all in fun, but it was about who we think is the best... ( added 179 days 20 hours ago.) |
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Peace In The Valley -
- David Tanguay (5,817) David Tanguay Peace in the valley is a hymn that is often sung in church choirs. However, I came across it on one of Johnny Cash's albums. I don't attend church services but I like to listen to this song every now and then, it has a soothing affect on me. The song can be found on many of his albums, he has... ( added 187 days 13 hours ago.) |
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All in the Game -
- David Tanguay (5,817) David Tanguay "All in the wonderful game" lyrics from the title song "It's All in the Game" a big hit for Tommy Edwards back in 1958. The song written by Vice President Charles Dawes who served under Calvin Coolidge. Carl Sigmon composed the lyrics in 1951. It was the only # 1 pop single in history to have... ( added 189 days 11 hours ago.) |
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