Tag Archives: singer songwriter

She was the “Taylor Swift” of 19th Century Mediums

Posted on October 19, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Cora (Hatch) Scott (April 21, 1840 – January 3, 1923) It was an off-hand remark by Dr. Justin Sledge that alerted me to a connection between Ms. Scott and Taylor Swift. (See, I do get my inspirations from the most … Continue reading →

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Their Debut Album, Before Fleetwood Mac

Posted on August 29, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Buckingham Nicks (September 5, 1973) Don’t laugh. I owned a copy of this album, before it became fashionable to do so. In fact, I have a photo of a friend looking at it, in my presence. As far as debut … Continue reading →

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It Took a (Greenwich) Village to Raise His Dander

Posted on August 29, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Positively 4th Street (July 29, 1965) Strange as it may seem, this is my favourite Bob Dylan song. And because it hit No. 1 in Canada, that may be the reason. At any rate, it’s a snarky comeback on something … Continue reading →

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English is Such a Challenging Language:

Posted on August 6, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Homophones At 5:00 am today I was awake, as I usually am, every day. I said a little prayer asking for a hint about today’s post (here). Two words sprang into my mind: pleas and please. Their juxtaposition put me … Continue reading →

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Suddenly, This Old Meme is Back Again:

Posted on July 29, 2024 by cdsmiller17

But Who Wins? During World War II, both sides of the conflict thought they had God on their side. Still, one side won and the other lost. Hasn’t anyone learned the lesson, yet? Thinking that you are doing God’s will … Continue reading →

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His was the Voice Behind Supertramp’s Success

Posted on June 17, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Roger Hodgson (March 31, 1950) This man was born six weeks after me. Artistically, he’s leaps and bounds ahead of me. I’ve been a fan ever since the 1979 release of the album “Breakfast in America”. As this song implies, … Continue reading →

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Last Sunday, We Went to a Concert

Posted on June 1, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Dan Hill and Andy Kim (accompanied by Bill Bell) As Canadians, we know their songs. Even Americans, of a certain age, do, too. Here’s two of them: . They were popular in the 1970’s but they didn’t fade away, as … 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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Lies, What Lies?

Posted on February 17, 2024 by cdsmiller17

A.K.A. Fake It Until You Make It Everyone recognizes the “imposter syndrome” in themselves, but they’re hoping no one else can see it. This includes politicians of all stripes. It’s the “Emperor’s New Clothes” all over again. Oh, when will … Continue reading →

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In Terms of Conspiracies, This One is Just Economic

Posted on January 31, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift It’s a match made in entertainment heaven. And not since Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe got married in 1954 has the sports world been able to be so starry-eyed with an entertainer being featured so … Continue reading →

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