Category Archives: showbusiness

The Moody Blues: Solo artists circa 1975-77

Posted on May 28, 2015 by cdsmiller17

In 1974, the band members of the Moody Blues decided to take a break. When Mike Pinder tried to reunite them in 1975, the response was weak. Why? Because they were working on solo projects. In 1975, the Moody Blues … Continue reading →

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George Harrison: The Mystic Beatle

Posted on June 29, 2014 by cdsmiller17

The Mystic Hare KRSNA, hare KRSNA, he sang And, in doing so, opened the West up: Regardless of how each fills his soul’s cup, Religion plays a part for Yin and Yang. Indirectly involved, the need to hang Spiritual Avatars, … Continue reading →

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Too Many Years (lyrics)

Posted on June 14, 2014 by cdsmiller17

  Too Many Years   I’m waiting at the station for the Sudbury bus To see my real dad, years ago: He answered my letter to meet this one time And there’s so much I need to know. But he … Continue reading →

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Razzle Dazzle and Michele Finney

Posted on May 30, 2014 by cdsmiller17

In 1964, a huge slice of my childhood ended when Michele Finney left the CBC kid’s program Razzle Dazzle. I had been a fan of hers from her earliest days there (1960-61). In fact, we used to correspond regularly. While … Continue reading →

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