Tag Archives: The Beatles

Today’s Music: Tom Glazer, Billy Preston, Memphis Slim**

** This post has been corrected. Blues icon Memphis Slim was born today in 1916 (d. 1988). Folk singer and songwriter Tom Glazer was born Sept. 2 in 1914 (d. 2003). Keyboardist extraordinaire Billy Preston, who worked with everyone from … Continue reading

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Today’s Music: Gustav Mahler, Joe Zawinul, Ringo Starr

Composer/conductor Gustav Mahler was born today in 1860 (d. 1911). A sampling of his compositions: Jazz keyboardist and composer Joe Zawinul was born this day in 1932 (d. 2007). As well as composing the Cannonball Adderly pop hit “Mercy, Mercy, … Continue reading

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Today’s Music: Sir Paul Turns 70

Former Beatle Paul McCartney was born today in 1942. Here are a few videos from his long musical career.

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Weird Pix for May 26, 2012

1. Yep, the crazy ran free and wild, even back in the mid ’60s. The only difference now is that the MSM gives them a seat at the table and takes them seriously most of the time and they have … Continue reading

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Mitt Romney: Taking Credit Through the Ages

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Today’s Music: The Beatles, “Norwegian Wood”

One of my favorite Beatles tunes, more for the melody line than the lyrics, though.

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Today’s Music: The Beatles, “Baby, You’re a Rich Man”

From that obscure band from Liverpool, England, who might have gone somewhere if they had listened to Brian Epstein.

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