Former teen idol Bobby Sherman died on June 24, 2025 at age 81. Sherman leveraged his stardom into a brief career as a musician and actor in the early 1970s before settling into a real world career as a paramedic and deputy sheriff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU_oN4En3Dk&list=OLAK5uy_mR2vIGEglb9Arv9LQ7gJDCUpWSVsTV91E&index=6
Tag: In Memoriam
In Memoriam: Al Foster
I don't believe in the urban legend that celebrity deaths come in groups of 3 but if one wants to believe it then there is no better evidence than the fact that 3 legendary musicians all died in the last few weeks, and all at the age of 82. Al Foster died on May 28, … Continue reading In Memoriam: Al Foster
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
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
Song of the Day: February 26, 2025
Roberta Flack: Killing Me Softly With His Song (Live) Killing Me Softly With His Song (Live) on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3VyJutZezs&list=PLJOeaIDoPFt04rPbaZ8yqki6Oa2MB9SyU&index=8 https://open.spotify.com/track/1PFZdTi6x5Huhqp5UNGskS?si=33ab79fdc77349f5 Roberta Flack died on February 24, 2025. The music of Roberta Flack has been a Faux household favorite for decades. Several of her songs, both solo and with Donny Hathaway, are included on … Continue reading Song of the Day: February 26, 2025
Song of the Day: October 13, 2024
Diana Krall: Frim Fram Sauce Frim Fram Sauce on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImYVaRncIYM&list=OLAK5uy_l-V4-DuJWM5EJ2KcP3v4jFzgBkBsextro&index=4 https://open.spotify.com/track/40FneIiQtNQ8uEcFc1RvP0?si=6b96a3e3dc0f4503 Sunday is jazz day. Continuing my focus on artists who died in 2024, today I present a song by Diana Krall that features Russell Malone on guitar and Christian McBride on bass. Russell Malone died on August 23, 2024. He was … Continue reading Song of the Day: October 13, 2024
Song of the Day: October 12, 2024
ELO: Hold On Tight Hold On Tight on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkekqVPIc2M&list=OLAK5uy_mZi_Tyo-qQ0cTvWbV0uxCgfLaCMJF-Kys&index=12 https://open.spotify.com/track/6yBbmHFTxihIDFAerzDMGi?si=70de6638d7be4ee3 Saturday is lost classics day. Continuing my focus on artists who died in 2024, today I present a song by ELO. By the time that the band's ninth album, Time, was released in 1981, ELO had already released all of their most … Continue reading Song of the Day: October 12, 2024
Song of the Day: October 11, 2024
The Spinners: Rubberband Man Rubberband Man on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygkswJazPbM&list=OLAK5uy_nlsmdnZlMhDutnqTNZncsFtPnOX8siAeA&index=1 https://open.spotify.com/track/5XVb0qfmmkmmsyy7j8oObk?si=76a250bdced24123 It's funky Friday! Continuing my focus on artists who died in 2024, today I present a song that I loved as a child. "Rubberband Man" was as close to a novelty song as The Spinners ever recorded, but it still holds up if … Continue reading Song of the Day: October 11, 2024
Song of the Day: October 10, 2024
Jimmy James & The Vagabonds: I Feel Alright I Feel Alright on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Avcu1F6Sqv4&list=OLAK5uy_kp43Sx2zRAbGbhOiZupFHW1yzxdE0RZOQ&index=1 https://open.spotify.com/track/2Wcv7FaZNbBP6r4xjxqQSA?si=f85dab68f87f4e79 Continuing my focus on artists who died in 2024, today I present a song by Jimmy James & The Vagabonds. Jimmy James was born in Jamaica in 1940 and recorded one of the first ska songs to get … Continue reading Song of the Day: October 10, 2024
Song of the Day: October 9, 2024
Joe-El Sonnier: Evangeline Special Evangeline Special on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q4KezBVpHM&list=OLAK5uy_m3XdmhWGdlRnVhI8ZMjrIjuEa9bOWH-BA&index=5 https://open.spotify.com/track/2Yqj2kAPG8z8PvqM7erRON?si=c32b23f92f01493b Continuing my focus on artists who died in 2024, today I present a song by Joe-El Sonnier. Sonnier was a Cajun accordionist and a master of the style, as well as a Top 40 country in the '80s. He died on January 13, … Continue reading Song of the Day: October 9, 2024
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