Arts and Entertainment – Page 47

Song of the Day 10/1: Rod McKuen, “Jean”

By Alby October 2, 20245 Comments

For all the tributes to Dame Maggie Smith since her death last week, I haven't seen a single one mention the No. 2 hit that its composer said was written…

‘Bulo’s Fave Tunes: September, 2024

By El Somnambulo October 1, 20249 Comments

Yet another cool band out of Philly. Power pop fans, check this one out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0CFwtJbhIA How's this for a last-minute unexpected surprise?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th4u1yrpuRE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOo8PDotiXk Kind-of a Sonic Youth feel. ''Cept…

Song of the Day 9/30: Kris Kristofferson, “The Law Is for Protection of the People”

By Alby September 30, 2024

If Kris Kristofferson, who died Saturday at 88, had been invented by a novelist, the author would be accused of engaging in magical realism. C'mon, a Rhodes Scholar helicopter pilot…

Song of the Day 9/28: Stevie Nicks, “The Lighthouse”

By Alby September 28, 20241 Comment

Stevie Nicks has never been a topical songwriter. Almost all her songs are personal and emotional, which makes the single she released Friday, her first new song in years, all…

Song of the Day 9/27: The Cure, “Friday I’m in Love”

By Alby September 27, 20241 Comment

The Cure, the venerable British band led by Robert Smith, released its first new song in 16 years this week ahead of the November release of a new album. "Alone"…

Song of the Day 9/26: Scorpions, “Rock You Like a Hurricane”

By Alby September 26, 2024

As Hurricane Helene prepares to strike Florida's Gulf Coast, I'm reminded of how frequently those storms come up in popular music, at least here in the Western Hemisphere. Hurricanes go…

Song of the Day 9/25: Los Bravos, “Black Is Black”

By Alby September 25, 20241 Comment

Janet Jackson – 'memba her? – returned to public attention the past few days by weighing in on the Democratic Party's presidential candidate. “She’s not Black. That’s what I heard.…

Song of the Day 9/24: Wolfgang Mozart, “Eine Ganz Kleine Nachtmusik”

By Alby September 24, 2024

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart dropped a new single this weekend. No, really. Music archivists digging through manuscripts in the Leipzig Municipal Library found the transcription of music for a string trio…

Song of the Day 9/23: The Move, “Do Ya”

By Alby September 23, 20245 Comments

Jeff Lynne brought his farewell tour with ELO to Philadelphia over the weekend, and if you missed the show, fear not – some fans have posted Friday's entire show on…

Song of the Day 9/21: Joe Jackson, “Is She Really Going Out With Him?”

By Alby September 21, 2024

On a day filled with weird news, nothing topped the story of New York magazine suspending high-profile political reporter Olivia Nuzzi over her "personal relationship" with loonball nepo baby RFK…

Song of the Day 9/19: Foo Fighters, “My Hero”

By Alby September 19, 2024

Seems like every recording artist save Kid Rock wants Donald Trump to stop using their music, and some have been winning their cases in court. The latest example is Eddy…

Song of the Day 9/18: JD Souther, “Best of My Love”

By Alby September 18, 2024

JD Souther, best known for writing hit songs for the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and other Southern California soft rockers of the '70s, died yesterday, cutting short a modest late career…

Song of the Day 9/17: Tito Jackson, “Love One Another”

By Alby September 17, 20242 Comments

Tito Jackson, the Jackson 5 guitarist whose name became a punchline, died the Sunday of a heart attack at age 70. Tito knew standup comedians used his name for cheap…