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They say that melody is the salve that soothes the savage beast.

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Billy was born in the Bronx, New York City but raised in a area in Long Island called Hicksville. The population density of Hicksville was about twice that of my home city of Atlanta, but it apparently had the same neighborhood cohesion where I grew up.
Billy was born in the Bronx, New York City but raised in a area in Long Island called Hicksville. The population density of Hicksville was about twice that of my home city of Atlanta, but it apparently had the same neighborhood cohesion where I grew up.
 
The original country music outlaw was and still is an unabashed iconoclast in a world of conformity
The original country music outlaw was and still is an unabashed iconoclast in a world of conformity
 
Regardless of your feelings about Elvis' lifestyle, I believe his talent was a gift from God.
Regardless of your feelings about Elvis' lifestyle, I believe his talent was a gift from God.
 
Based in Chapel Hill, NC, Beatles & 60's rock & roll band The BackBeat pleases crowds of all ages with hits from the Fab Four along with timeless classics from The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, The Kinks and more!
Based in Chapel Hill, NC, Beatles & 60's rock & roll band The BackBeat pleases crowds of all ages with hits from the Fab Four along with timeless classics from The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, The Kinks and more!
 
He is a mediocre actor, a terrible singer, a real left winger, and an Oxford Scholar, but he is a patriot regardless of your thoughts on his politics. He served in the Army as a helicopter pilot and attained the rank of Captain. He also completed Ranger school which makes him a patriot in my book
He is a mediocre actor, a terrible singer, a real left winger, and an Oxford Scholar, but he is a patriot regardless of your thoughts on his politics. He served in the Army as a helicopter pilot and attained the rank of Captain. He also completed Ranger school which makes him a patriot in my book
 
The distinctions between Country and pop have been blended over the years and sometimes it is difficult to draw a fine line.
The distinctions between Country and pop have been blended over the years and sometimes it is difficult to draw a fine line.
 
As I wind down the series, I just had to present a couple of the Disco songs of the era. I have never been a dancer past the jitterbug era and never could learn the later other dances of the 60-70's including the John Travolta moves.
As I wind down the series, I just had to present a couple of the Disco songs of the era. I have never been a dancer past the jitterbug era and never could learn the later other dances of the 60-70's including the John Travolta moves.
 
Jazz is a form of music, which starts with laying down a basic track, then adding different layers of interpretation. Often it includes multiple instruments weaving and bobbing around the basic melody. Great jazz is when several musicians take off on an uncharted journey through the basic chords u
Jazz is a form of music, which starts with laying down a basic track, then adding different layers of interpretation. Often it includes multiple instruments weaving and bobbing around the basic melody. Great jazz is when several musicians take off on an uncharted journey through the basic chords u
 
I cannot say much here except it is almost impossible to sit here at the keyboard and type this without getting up and Shout. I seem to be stuck in the fifties again.
I cannot say much here except it is almost impossible to sit here at the keyboard and type this without getting up and Shout. I seem to be stuck in the fifties again.
 
No trip down memory lane would be complete without a few sad songs mixed with a couple of good old boy hits by Jim Croce. But if you have ever stood in a phone booth late at night drunk as a skunk and tried to make that one call that would make all the difference in your life, then you can relate to
No trip down memory lane would be complete without a few sad songs mixed with a couple of good old boy hits by Jim Croce. But if you have ever stood in a phone booth late at night drunk as a skunk and tried to make that one call that would make all the difference in your life, then you can relate to
 
She has so many memorable songs through the years but the ones that probably had the most soul were the ones about loving so bad it almost hurts.
She has so many memorable songs through the years but the ones that probably had the most soul were the ones about loving so bad it almost hurts.
 
It would be hard to include just one song from the King, so I have picked one of his most enduring legacies.
It would be hard to include just one song from the King, so I have picked one of his most enduring legacies.
 
After The Kingston Trio prepared the world for the folk era a group from New York extended the folk craze with their incredibly good instrumentation and harmony. They were highly produced and more accomplished as musicians than the Trio.
After The Kingston Trio prepared the world for the folk era a group from New York extended the folk craze with their incredibly good instrumentation and harmony. They were highly produced and more accomplished as musicians than the Trio.
 
Three college boys who just enjoyed singing together turned the world on to folk music, but they never considered themselves as fold singers. They were just entertainers singing at colleges.
Three college boys who just enjoyed singing together turned the world on to folk music, but they never considered themselves as fold singers. They were just entertainers singing at colleges.
 
Saturday night on the street corner or possibly in the shower room in the gym, you could hear any four guys trying to harmonize. However, few did it as well as the Del-Vikings.
Saturday night on the street corner or possibly in the shower room in the gym, you could hear any four guys trying to harmonize. However, few did it as well as the Del-Vikings.
 
No hit parade of music would be complete without the Blues.
 
"The Killer" with the long blond hair and a honky-tonk piano shakes up the music business.
"The Killer" with the long blond hair and a honky-tonk piano shakes up the music business.
 
A native of Deep Gap, North Carolina who was blinded by an eye infection as a baby and became one of the icons of Bluegrass Music. Along with his son Merle, he made a great impact on the acoustic guitar flat picking genre.
A native of Deep Gap, North Carolina who was blinded by an eye infection as a baby and became one of the icons of Bluegrass Music. Along with his son Merle, he made a great impact on the acoustic guitar flat picking genre.
 
If you were fortunate to have a girl friend and a record player in the mid to late fifties, Chances Are you used these songs to try and convince her of your love.
If you were fortunate to have a girl friend and a record player in the mid to late fifties, Chances Are you used these songs to try and convince her of your love.
 
Jet black hair, just like Elvis and big old black rimmed glasses prove that looks were not all that was needed. A great voice was a must for Roy Orbison.
Jet black hair, just like Elvis and big old black rimmed glasses prove that looks were not all that was needed. A great voice was a must for Roy Orbison.
 
Most probably would not include this song on their hit parade, but it hit me particular hard in 1960 when as a 15 year old.
Most probably would not include this song on their hit parade, but it hit me particular hard in 1960 when as a 15 year old.
 
No mater how hard you may be, this song from the past should take you to a better place.
No mater how hard you may be, this song from the past should take you to a better place.
 
OK Just try to sit still and keep from singing along.
 
There was a time when I never thought I would see my 23 birthday.
There was a time when I never thought I would see my 23 birthday.
 
Bat Out of Hell meets a good Ole Alabama Country boy
 
I watched the CNN special on Glen Campbell, “I’ll just be Me” last night.
I watched the CNN special on Glen Campbell, “I’ll just be Me” last night.
 
A review of an 1969 album and the music from a TV Series
A review of an 1969 album and the music from a TV Series
 
No matter how tough you think you are, something can whip you.
No matter how tough you think you are, something can whip you.
 
The two things that make a guy stand out in a crowd can also cause him the most trouble.
The two things that make a guy stand out in a crowd can also cause him the most trouble.
 
A lack of talent and skill is one of the best reasons to pursue some other career than music.
A lack of talent and skill is one of the best reasons to pursue some other career than music.
 
Kenny Rogers 1999 CD with Allison Krause sing backup
 
A personal tour of some of Merle Haggards' best
A personal tour of some of Merle Haggards' best
 
I have have attended two free shows at the Turnage Theater recently - a few months ago one where about 30 folks attended a free show, and then just recently where tickets were extended to me.
I have have attended two free shows at the Turnage Theater recently - a few months ago one where about 30 folks attended a free show, and then just recently where tickets were extended to me.
 
Governor Pat McCrory sent best wishes out to Durham native Lowell Oakley as he continues his competition on the NBC program, "The Voice."
Governor Pat McCrory sent best wishes out to Durham native Lowell Oakley as he continues his competition on the NBC program, "The Voice."
 
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