Tag Archives: rock music

Alexa Played This Song, Today: Seems Appropriate

Posted on September 11, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Kansas: Dust in the Wind (January 16, 1978) Nihilistic, for sure, but also spiritual, in its own way: See if you agree. “Dust In The Wind” I close my eyesOnly for a moment, and the moment’s goneAll my dreamsPass before … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Sure I Ever Really Had It

Posted on September 10, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Losing My Religion (February 19, 1991) In 1995, my boss at PCS asked me to record a mixtape of his favourite songs. This song was his absolute favourite. Not sure why. Losing My Religion Song by R.E.M. Oh, life, it’s … Continue reading →

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Here She Comes Again

Posted on August 26, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Dolly Parton (January 19, 1946 – August 25, 2026) Dolly Parton didn’t arrive on my personal radar until 1977, when the album “Here You Come Again” crossed-over into pop culture. By referencing it in this post’s title, I’m suggesting that … Continue reading →

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Warning: Gossip and Innuendo can Ruin Reputations

Posted on August 25, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Careless Whisper (July 23, 1984) This record was timely. At the end of September, 1984, my then wife, Suzann, and my girls moved to England. I moved into a shared space on East Keith Road, North Vancouver. Because my family … Continue reading →

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The Day a Complete Unknown Changed Music History

Posted on November 9, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Like a Rolling Stone (June 16, 1965) It’s a piece of rock history that became legendary. Al Kooper wanted to watch a Bob Dylan recording session, so, when he was invited, he jumped at the chance. The rest is the … Continue reading →

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A Song I Heard in High School Via The Hurbleys

Posted on September 27, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Yes I Will (1965) This track came up in my randomized iTunes playlist this morning. Strangely enough, I hadn’t realized it was even in my music collection. When I went to visit the home of the lead singer of The … Continue reading →

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Photographic Proof That I Owned This Album in 1977

Posted on July 28, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Buckingham Nicks (1973)

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Is It Just Me, or Have a Lot of People Died Recently?

Posted on July 25, 2025 by cdsmiller17

“Ozzy” Osbourne (December 3, 1948 – July 22, 2025) My daughter, Rosanna, remarked that she dislikes that so many celebrities have died recently. I was shocked when I researched their names. Although people like “Hulk” Hogan might grab the attention … Continue reading →

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It’s Hard to Believe that 40 Years have Passed

Posted on July 14, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Live Aid (July 13, 1985) Time flies. Memories fade, a little. My second wife and I spent Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning in London on that weekend, celebrating our 7th wedding anniversary. Due to the overwhelming influx of people into … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Message of The Police’s Cover Art

Posted on June 26, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Ghost in the Machine (1981) The cover art for Ghost in the Machine features a sixteen-segment display-inspired graphic that depicts the heads of the three band members, each with a distinctive hairstyle. Wikipedia As noted in other places, the mirror image is actually … Continue reading →

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