“And I ran…I ran so far away.” Bet you’re singing it already, aren’t you? This track was a runaway hit in the summer of 1982, buoyed by an incredibly cheesy music video. These guys are still around, but really, does anyone care? Like so many one hit wonders that came before them, A Flock of [...]
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It’s no secret that music can be a great memory trigger. Hearing the first few notes of a song can instantly transport you back to a certain place and time, be it good or (hopefully not) bad. One of my favourite OHW’s dates back to around ’74-‘75. I can remember hearing this song on the [...]
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As much as I enjoy listening to, discussing and sharing music, I’ve always felt that there’s nothing like seeing your favourite artist in concert for the first, second or in the case of Bruce Springsteen, the 10th time. There’s the thrill when you first find out your fave is coming to town, the anticipation of [...]
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Not to sound like a commercial, but our house has always been an Apple house. We’ve gone through several Mac computers, and several iPods. But a couple of years ago, when my wife asked me if I was interested in owning an iPod, I said no. I figured the only way I’d be happy with [...]
Filed under: iPod | Tagged: Bruce Springsteen, Charlie, David Bowie, Elvis Costello, EWF, Fountains of Wayne, Garland Jeffreys, iPod, Lenny Kravitz, Mudcrutch, Pat Metheny, Ronnie Wood, Sheryl Crow, Southside Johnny, Squeeze, Supertramp, The Clash, The Who, Tom Petty | 3 Comments »
