Saturday is lost classics day. Way back in 1958, Tin Pan Alley songwriter Hoagy Carmichael ("Stardust," "The Nearness of You," "Heart and Soul," "Georgia On My Mind") wrote a collection of songs for children titled Hoagy Carmichael's Music Shop. Twelve years later, Carmichael's son Hoagy Bix was working at the Boston PBS tv station WGBH … Continue reading The Stark Reality: “Thirty Days Hath September”
Month: June 2025
D-Train: “D’ Train Theme”
It's funky Friday! The "D' Train Theme" by D-Train is from their 1982 debut album You're The One For Me. This is early '80s post-disco funk at its finest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FruKdVJ4Ziw
In Memoriam: Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson died on June 11, 2025 at the age of 82. Coming only 2 days after the death of Sly Stone (also at the age of 82), this is a sad week in pop music history. The influence of Brian Wilson's 1960s work with The Beach Boys can't be understated. He was a production … Continue reading In Memoriam: Brian Wilson
Francis Cabrel: “Edition spéciale”
The Faux family recently watched the classic 1987 film Broadcast News. "Edition spéciale" by Francis Cabrel is featured in the film. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJw4Z3G6CHQ
Bret McKenzie: “All I Need”
Bret McKenzie is one half of the New Zealand duo Flight of the Conchords. If you don't know what that means, then I've provided some info and videos below. McKenzie's new solo album Freak Out City releases this summer. "All I Need" is the debut single. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuUNubA80aQ What you should know about Flight of the … Continue reading Bret McKenzie: “All I Need”
In Memoriam: Sly Stone
Sylvester "Sly Stone" Stewart died on June 9, 2025 at the age of 82. Everyone knows the music of Sly Stone, even if they are unaware that he is the artist responsible for the music they are hearing. He was that kind of artist - a musical genius who shaped all music to come. Although … Continue reading In Memoriam: Sly Stone
Cameron Winter: “Love Takes Miles”
The band Geese released one of the best albums of 2023 (3D Country) and lead singer Cameron Winter released his debut solo album in December 2024. "Love Takes Miles" is a gorgeous cut of 21st century indie rock and the video is a wonderfully minimalist performance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xee_2r-5L2U
Lee Seung Yoon: “Waterfall”
It's been a while but the Radio Faux Show is back with songs, music info, photos, and more. I'm stripping the format down to use only YouTube as a music source. I'll kick off the return with a video by South Korean rock artist Lee Seung Yoon. "Waterfall" is almost a year old but I … Continue reading Lee Seung Yoon: “Waterfall”
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