Tag Archives: pop music

Rap Song? The Rapid Fire Delivery Suggests So

Posted on November 11, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Like a Rolling Stone (1965) As far as I know, Rap music didn’t exist in 1965. But when Bob Dylan wrote and performed this song, something changed, permanently. I saw, somewhere, that Dylan even surprised himself when the first four … Continue reading →

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At Fifteen, I was Oblivious to This “Feud”

Posted on November 8, 2025 by cdsmiller17

John Lennon vs. Bob Dylan Admittedly, “Rubber Soul” showed a different side of The Beatles. They started using acoustic guitars, for example. And there’s a tacit agreement that this change was a direct result of meeting Bob Dylan in London … Continue reading →

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These Lyrics May Be Truer Now Than Ever

Posted on November 6, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Girl (December 3, 1965) Hmm.

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Would The Beatles Have Been as Good Without…

Posted on July 27, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Beach Boys [?] (2024) It was a rivalry that produced some of the best rock music in the middle to late 60’s, Some of the music became legendary. But it also cost Brian Wilson mentally, after he took LSD. … Continue reading →

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Well, It’s All Right…

Posted on May 5, 2025 by cdsmiller17

End of the Line (October 25, 1988) Well, it’s all right, riding around in the breezeWell, it’s all right, if you live the life you pleaseWell, it’s all right, doing the best you canWell, it’s all right, as long as … Continue reading →

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A Celebration of Canadian Music, When We Need It

Posted on April 9, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Take Me Home (April 8 – 10, 2025) The original show was delayed by a week due to the power outage that caused all schools in Simcoe County to remain closed, until this week. It was a great showcase for … Continue reading →

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He was the Genius Behind the Beach Boys’ Music

Posted on April 17, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Brian Wilson (June 20, 1942) Rosanna and I were discussing people with mental health issues, and she wanted to know if there were any consistent astrological patterns that would help us to understand what was going on. We shared a … Continue reading →

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I Always Wondered When…

Posted on April 15, 2024 by cdsmiller17

ABBA Started (November 1, 1970) This post was triggered by an Australian TV program from three years ago: An attempt at combining their talents occurred in April 1970 when the two couples went on holiday together to the island of … Continue reading →

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When a Song About a Solar Eclipse Made Him Famous

Posted on April 6, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Solar Eclipse (July 10, 1972) For years, people speculated that the song “You’re So Vain” by Carly Simon was written about Warren Beatty. What if there was a way to prove it? (I know, I know that Carly has admitted … Continue reading →

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Hey Jude, Take a Sad Song and Make It Better

Posted on August 12, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Julian Lennon (April 8, 1963) If you’ve ever wondered how hard it would be to be the son of a famous person, Julian Lennon is an example. He is 60 years old now, and he’s been trying to escape the … Continue reading →

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