Behind Closed Doors was an award winning, popular album for Charlie Rich. It earned the Country Music Association (CMA) Award for Album of the Year. The single “Behind Closed Doors”, written by Kenny O’Dell, was the CMA’s Single of the Year. Rich was crowned Male Vocalist of the Year by the CMA for his performance on the album and went on to earn a couple of Grammy Awards. Not a bad album to begin a collection!
Parlez-vous Français? No, but listening to Edith Piaf, speaking French is not a necessity.
“Somewhere My Love” was my grandmother’s favorite song. It has been a long time since I listened to its sweeping melody. It popped up on an Apple Shuffle the other day and got me to thinking.
Out of the Blue. Who were these guys? Double albums were only for legendary live performances! Or Pink Floyd trying to break down a wall! The album cover was a bold colored spaceship which resembled the electronic game Simon Says.
The Eagle’s cover of “Seven Bridges Road” is on my mind today…along with an old friend.
My dad announces that any Willie Nelson song will work for him. He can’t just choose one?!
My brother told me “The Last DJ” is his favorite Tom Petty song. Sounds about right!
Olivia Newton-John was an inspiration to millions on and off the stage! To celebrate her life, here is my Top Ten songs that made the world a better place!
Song Thoughts. I ask someone to name a song or about a song and then write my thoughts, meanings, history, and connections that stem from that song.
The music world lost a rock-n-blues legend a few days ago. Dusty Hill, founding member and bass player for the rock-n-blues trio ZZ Top, put away his bass for the last time. In honor of Dusty. my top ten ZZ Top tunes.
A Thousand Miles from Kansas 