PEANUT VENDOR IN THE RAIN – IN MEMORY OF LARRY KAMERMAN (1930-2022)
On August 8, 2022 my dad, Larry Kamerman, passed away at the age of 92. He was an amazing father; loving, supportive, patient and always making his kids feel like … Continue reading
LIVING IN A GLASS HOUSE – You May Be Right, I May Be Crazy
Thirty-nine years ago on this date, March 12, 1980, Billy Joel released his 7th studio album, Glass Houses. Although I already liked some of his music and constantly heard all … Continue reading
I’M ALIVE…AND I MISS YOU (A Blogger’s Lament)
When I wrapped up the Forty Year Friday series on my favorite albums of 1977 back in December 2017, my plan was to take a few months off from blogging. … Continue reading
EVERYBODY GOES “YEAH, BASH!” – Led Zeppelin’s “Since I’ve Been Loving You (Live)”
Led Zeppelin has been my favorite band for nearly 40 years but I’ve rarely discussed them here because the original intent of this blog was to focus on the lesser-played … Continue reading
R.E.M. On Letterman 1983 (A Badass Performance)
It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly 35 years since R.E.M. released their wonderful debut album, Murmur. I liked them immediately and they were among my favorite bands for at … Continue reading
Blog Dylan (A Community Collaboration) – BOB DYLAN’S “INFIDELS”
December 16, 2017 has been declared “Blog Dylan Day” by some of my fellow bloggers, and I’m excited to join in the celebration of Mr. Dylan’s music. Each blogger has … Continue reading
FROM AMY TO ZAPPA – I’m Waiting For Valerie
This is a silly subject for a blog post: songs named “Valerie” (including alternate spellings). I was inspired a few weeks ago after hearing one of them at the gym, … Continue reading
HIGH ON YOU – More Hooks Than A Tackle Box
Is Survivor’s 1984 Top 10 hit single, “High On You,” the greatest song of all time? Probably not. Was it one of the best melodic rock songs of the ‘80s? … Continue reading
GONNA RAISE HELL – My First Five Concerts
Some of my favorite conversations have begun with the question, “what was your first concert?” I’m always happy to talk about my initiation into the world of living, breathing rock … Continue reading
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