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Michael Jackson: Man in the Mirror

Posted on May 27, 2018 by cdsmiller17

ABC News did a program called “The Last Days of Michael Jackson” this week. It introduced the idea that the Pepsi accident may have started Michael down a deadly path of needing painkillers. I’ve rectified his birth chart to show … Continue reading →

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Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert

Posted on April 2, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Damned For All Time/Blood Money It wasn’t me that picked up the similarity, it was Susan. I think I’ve probably heard it too many times, starting with the 1970 concept LP. Last night NBC broadcast the show on Easter Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Stars with Canadian Roots

Posted on March 14, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Some of the stars pictured above will be quite familiar to you. Some might not. The point of this exercise is to show the world that a lot of American talent is actually from Canada. For a small listing of … Continue reading →

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Material Girl Video: Homage or Parody?

Posted on February 25, 2018 by cdsmiller17
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Honourable Mentions: the Other Six

Posted on February 15, 2018 by cdsmiller17

The Launch Losers? A comment on one of the YouTube videos says: “I don’t want to hate on this singer, but…” the other version was better. And so it seemed to me sometimes. So in fairness to those not chosen, … Continue reading →

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Manufactured Hits: the First Six

Posted on February 15, 2018 by cdsmiller17

The Launch: Season One The proof is in the pudding, they say, and the individuals who stepped up to compete in this new television show have got their just desserts. I was won over in the very first show. The … Continue reading →

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Just “Because”…

Posted on January 29, 2018 by cdsmiller17

In terms of pop rivals, this was the biggest in 1964. Even Oasis and Blur couldn’t rival it. Dave Clark 5 At the beginning of their career, this song was one of their best:     The Beatles Towards the … Continue reading →

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Musical Theatre: Art Imitating Life?

Posted on January 23, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Who is Really in Charge? In 2006, Mel Gibson made a mistake. In the heat of the moment, he said some stuff that got him sidelined for almost 10 years. Admittedly, what he said sounded weird at the time, but, … Continue reading →

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French and Saunders: Homage

Posted on January 22, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Parody-se Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders have been the UK’s funniest female duo, ever. Their humour is sometimes over-the-top (OTT) and can seem even juvenile at times, but they never cease to make me smile. Here are a few of … Continue reading →

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The Magic’s in the Music

Posted on January 21, 2018 by cdsmiller17

ABBA Magic We saw this stage show last night. They had fun performing the songs, so they said. The audience had a good time listening to them. But it’s not like the real ABBA. How could it be? There has … Continue reading →

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