Some of the greatest poetry of the last 60 years has been written as song lyrics and Tuesday is the day I focus on those lyrics and the artists who write them. Joan Armatrading has been writing and recording songs for over 50 years. While she has developed a devoted following over those years, she … Continue reading Lyrical Tuesday – Joan Armatrading
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Radio Faux Show Volume 3, Number 16: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Snubs (2023)
This year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Snubs show is different from the last two. My 2021 version of the show started my obsession with the discriminatory practices of the Rock Hall. My 2022 version continued that journey down a road that still infuriates me at every turn with the blatant sexism present in … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 3, Number 16: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Snubs (2023)
Radio Faux Show Volume 2, Number 25 (July 17, 2022): Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Snubs Part One (Female Artists)
This Week's Theme: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Snubs Part One (Female Artists) The theme of Radio Faux Show Volume 1, Number 35 was Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Snubs. Looking back at it now, I stand by everything I said and feel that it was a pretty well thought out argument against … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 2, Number 25 (July 17, 2022): Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Snubs Part One (Female Artists)
Radio Faux Show Volume 1, Number 43 (December 26, 2021): Best of 2021
This Week's Theme: Best of 2021 This week's Faux Show is a classic countdown list. I have included several different Best of the Year selections followed by a Top 20 albums countdown. One thing I've realized while making the Faux Show this year is that I like some modern pop artists. I normally don't listen … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 1, Number 43 (December 26, 2021): Best of 2021
Radio Faux Show Volume 1, Number 19 (July 11, 2021): ’70s Singer/Songwriters
Welcome to Radio Faux Show number nineteen. First things first – click a link to start listening and then come back to read about this week’s songs. Spotify Amazon Music This Week's Theme: '70s Singer/Songwriters I am certainly no expert in the history of song writing, but it seems to me that it is probably … Continue reading Radio Faux Show Volume 1, Number 19 (July 11, 2021): ’70s Singer/Songwriters
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