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“Lord of the Rings” filmmaker Peter Jackson said he believes it’s possible to create more Beatles music in the future with the use of AI (artificial intelligence) technology.
“Lord of the Rings” filmmaker Peter Jackson said he believes it’s possible to create more Beatles music in the future with the use of AI (artificial intelligence) technology.
 
As I grow older, I am reverting back to my years of listening to music.
 
My first exposure to Bob Dylan was in 1963
 
Creedence Clearwater Revival released their Cosmo's Factory album in 1970. With all the hard rock and drug culture music on the scene it was nice to get back to some good old rock and roll driving guitar and down home lyrics.
Creedence Clearwater Revival released their Cosmo's Factory album in 1970. With all the hard rock and drug culture music on the scene it was nice to get back to some good old rock and roll driving guitar and down home lyrics.
 
Paul Simon, Simon & Garfunkel, Central Park, New York City, Graceland, stan's music,
 
"Mona Lisas and Madhatters", from Elton John's Honky Château, was that special ballad of heart wrenching sincerity, forever etched on the collective soul of generation, which saved a lyrical moment in time, and became a gift to so many.
"Mona Lisas and Madhatters", from Elton John's Honky Château, was that special ballad of heart wrenching sincerity, forever etched on the collective soul of generation, which saved a lyrical moment in time, and became a gift to so many.
 
It's Friday night, I'm out of energy, the funds are tight, and I just want to kick back, and 'keep the home fire burning' with 'The Missus'.
It's Friday night, I'm out of energy, the funds are tight, and I just want to kick back, and 'keep the home fire burning' with 'The Missus'.
 
Some songs are performance songs and some songs are just there for you to cry in you beer songs. Bob Dylan wrote both types during his pre-mailing it in days.
Some songs are performance songs and some songs are just there for you to cry in you beer songs. Bob Dylan wrote both types during his pre-mailing it in days.
 
Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits holds a special place in my musical heart for many reasons; not least of which, Dire Straits, led by the Knopfler brothers, came onto the musical scene with their first album, Dire Straits, 1978, at the height of the dreaded Disco craze.
Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits holds a special place in my musical heart for many reasons; not least of which, Dire Straits, led by the Knopfler brothers, came onto the musical scene with their first album, Dire Straits, 1978, at the height of the dreaded Disco craze.
 
"Why Does Love Got to be so Sad?" will always be among my favorite rock 'n' roll songs, but only one version of it - the version that appears of "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs".
"Why Does Love Got to be so Sad?" will always be among my favorite rock 'n' roll songs, but only one version of it - the version that appears of "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs".
 
Like many, I first heard this song in 1963 when a popular folk group, Peter Paul and Mary, sang in on their album.
Like many, I first heard this song in 1963 when a popular folk group, Peter Paul and Mary, sang in on their album.
 
Most of us pay no attention to those Warning Signs until it is a bit too late. Then inevitably, we adapt the song as if it was written about us.
Most of us pay no attention to those Warning Signs until it is a bit too late. Then inevitably, we adapt the song as if it was written about us.
 
Jewel's "Picking Up the Pieces" Tour, showcased March 19, 2016 at Durham's Carolina Theater, is ancillary to her autobiography, "Never Broken", which is at the nexus of her every one woman show; it is her all consuming theme projected well, her life as a poetic masterpiece.
Jewel's "Picking Up the Pieces" Tour, showcased March 19, 2016 at Durham's Carolina Theater, is ancillary to her autobiography, "Never Broken", which is at the nexus of her every one woman show; it is her all consuming theme projected well, her life as a poetic masterpiece.
 
Carl Sigman, the lyricist of many of America's most famous love songs, passed from this temporal plane in September of 2000; however, his music lives on, embodied in his beautiful songs of hope and heartbreak.
Carl Sigman, the lyricist of many of America's most famous love songs, passed from this temporal plane in September of 2000; however, his music lives on, embodied in his beautiful songs of hope and heartbreak.
 
Mark Knopfler, and Dire Straits helped steer my love of good music through the stinky stuff that was Disco in the late 1970's and for that I will always be thankful.
Mark Knopfler, and Dire Straits helped steer my love of good music through the stinky stuff that was Disco in the late 1970's and for that I will always be thankful.
 
There are many love songs written over the ages littered along the American musical landscape, but few were ever written with the impact of Brian Wilson's and the Beach Boy's classic, "God Only Knows".
There are many love songs written over the ages littered along the American musical landscape, but few were ever written with the impact of Brian Wilson's and the Beach Boy's classic, "God Only Knows".
 
Van Morrison covered this Tommy Edwards's classic, "All in the Game", on his classic album, Into the Music, released in 1979.
Van Morrison covered this Tommy Edwards's classic, "All in the Game", on his classic album, Into the Music, released in 1979.
 
“Your mission, Stan, should you decide to accept it, is… As usual, should you or any member of your BCN Force be captured or killed, the secretary will disavow any knowledge of your existence. This tape will self-destruct in five seconds. Good luck, Stan.”
“Your mission, Stan, should you decide to accept it, is… As usual, should you or any member of your BCN Force be captured or killed, the secretary will disavow any knowledge of your existence. This tape will self-destruct in five seconds. Good luck, Stan.”
 
Canadian Balladeer Gordon Lightfoot was never a fixture among my favorites, as I consumed volumes of the uniquely eclectic music from the most enlightened periods of any within the realm of the classical creation of music; however, Balladeer Lightfoot did create one song that has stuck with me.
Canadian Balladeer Gordon Lightfoot was never a fixture among my favorites, as I consumed volumes of the uniquely eclectic music from the most enlightened periods of any within the realm of the classical creation of music; however, Balladeer Lightfoot did create one song that has stuck with me.
 
I happened upon an early recording of Iris Dement's "Our Town" from the early 1990's, a song that played a large part in classic TV series Northern Exposure's swan song. That memorable last TV show signing off this beautiful classic really stuck with me.
I happened upon an early recording of Iris Dement's "Our Town" from the early 1990's, a song that played a large part in classic TV series Northern Exposure's swan song. That memorable last TV show signing off this beautiful classic really stuck with me.
 
One of my favorite bands from my era, which produced the best music of the 20th century, is The Band.
One of my favorite bands from my era, which produced the best music of the 20th century, is The Band.
 
I'll start my contribution to this series with one of the most beautiful spiritual songs . A musical version of the Catholic Rosary.
I'll start my contribution to this series with one of the most beautiful spiritual songs . A musical version of the Catholic Rosary.
 
I always like the old tunes of my youth, but I also like to see or hear contemporary musicians singing the old standards
I always like the old tunes of my youth, but I also like to see or hear contemporary musicians singing the old standards
 
Jeff Walker has died October 23, 2020 @ 78 years old
Jeff Walker has died October 23, 2020 @ 78 years old
 
John Prine passed from complications of COVID19, He was 73 Years old.
John Prine passed from complications of COVID19, He was 73 Years old.
 
I will bet you can't watch this without singing along in you head.
I will bet you can't watch this without singing along in you head.
 
I woke up early this morning at 3:00 AM as usual. I normally have a news show TV on for background to catch up on recent events. One news story after the other was bad news.
I woke up early this morning at 3:00 AM as usual. I normally have a news show TV on for background to catch up on recent events. One news story after the other was bad news.
 
Wayne Cochran was one of those performers that I was aware of as a teen in Georgia. He was born in Thomaston, Georgia. 
Wayne Cochran was one of those performers that I was aware of as a teen in Georgia. He was born in Thomaston, Georgia. 
 
As part of The Partridge Family (TV Series 1970–1974) he made a great impact on the TV and Musical landscape for many of the teens of that era.
As part of The Partridge Family (TV Series 1970–1974) he made a great impact on the TV and Musical landscape for many of the teens of that era.
 
Both Stan and I missed the opportunity to post on the passing of Tom Petty. We each thought the other would offer a better commentary.
Both Stan and I missed the opportunity to post on the passing of Tom Petty. We each thought the other would offer a better commentary.
 
When I orignially posted the article on the passing of Fats Domino, I had hopes that it would generate some comments from Alex J. Ortolano who was raised in New Orleans. I doubt that anyone not born and raised in New Orleans could capture the musical magic that was that city.
When I orignially posted the article on the passing of Fats Domino, I had hopes that it would generate some comments from Alex J. Ortolano who was raised in New Orleans. I doubt that anyone not born and raised in New Orleans could capture the musical magic that was that city.
 
I can't remember far enough back when Fats Domino's music was not part of my musical landscape. Granted I was only 10 years old when Fats released his first album in 1955.
I can't remember far enough back when Fats Domino's music was not part of my musical landscape. Granted I was only 10 years old when Fats released his first album in 1955.
 
Some entertainers storm the stage with a burst of fame and then fade away with the ever-changing taste of musical whim. Others have a long and varied career by adapting to the changing times. Still others just stick it out and keep doing what they do best. He became knows as the "Gentle Giant" of
Some entertainers storm the stage with a burst of fame and then fade away with the ever-changing taste of musical whim. Others have a long and varied career by adapting to the changing times. Still others just stick it out and keep doing what they do best. He became knows as the "Gentle Giant" of
 
Glen Campbell passes at 81 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease
Glen Campbell passes at 81 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease
 
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