Forty-six years ago, the song "Moonlight Feels Right" by Starbuck was exploding. On the charts for over five months, the song went to number one in Canada, and number two in the U.S. Only Elton John kept it from the top spot. Appearances on American Bandstand, Midnight Special, Merv Griffin, Mike Douglas, and Solid Gold and tours with ELO, Hall and Oates, KC and the Sunshine … [Read more...] about Moonlight Feels Right-Starbuck’s Hit That Almost Wasn’t
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A Blue Christmas with Elvis
Christmas is a wonderful time when we celebrate a very special birth. Nativity scenes are everywhere, and I love the ones that represent all of us. Religious music is such a huge part of our celebrations. When I think of the secular side of this holiday with its decorations, parties, holiday food, presents, and Santa Claus, I know it wouldn’t be as special without the music. … [Read more...] about A Blue Christmas with Elvis
The Story of the Anthem Sweet Home Alabama
There are many stories concerning the iconic tune Sweet Home Alabama. One could spend countless hours online researching the various theories of the song’s meaning, the “feud” between the band and Neil Young based on his songs "Southern Man and "Alabama" or what Skynyrd thought about Alabama Governor George Wallace. Possibly even more intriguing are the stories of how the song … [Read more...] about The Story of the Anthem Sweet Home Alabama
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Incredible Patsy Cline
In my opinion, many have tried to sing like Patsy Cline, but few have ever come close to matching that beautiful voice. She was born Virginia Patterson Hensley, on September 8, 1932, in Winchester, Virginia. From humble beginnings and through a relatively short but sad life, this lady gave us wonderful music that is still popular over fifty years after her death. Her mother, … [Read more...] about Ladies and Gentlemen, the Incredible Patsy Cline
The Red-Back Hymnal and A Good Church Singing
We drove the two-lane road up and down hills flanked with woods and occasionally passed a large stand of cotton, the full moon slowly rising on the horizon against the backdrop of a pink Tennessee sky. We pulled into the freshly mowed grass parking lot and lined up our car next to the others who’d beat us to Denmark Presbyterian Church in Western Tennessee. The whitewashed … [Read more...] about The Red-Back Hymnal and A Good Church Singing
