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Johnny Rivers

Posted by on Aug 13, 2013 in Singer | Comments Off on Johnny Rivers

Okay, Johnny Rivers was the King of Covers. Granted. But does every recording act have to only sing original songs? What about the...

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Born in the U.S.A. (album)

Posted by on Jun 10, 2013 in Featured, Music | Comments Off on Born in the U.S.A. (album)

Seven albums into his amazing career, Bruce Springsteen threw his devoted fans a curve. “What’s this?” they asked....

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Madison Square Garden

Posted by on Aug 23, 2012 in Featured, Travel | Comments Off on Madison Square Garden

To basketball fans, MSG has nothing to do with a food additive. And the Garden isn’t a place where flowers are grown. No, for hoops...

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Song: “Like a Rolling Stone”

Posted by on Aug 11, 2011 in Featured, Songs | Comments Off on Song: “Like a Rolling Stone”

“Like a Rolling Stone” is Bob Dylan at his cynical best. It’s clear that he dislikes the girl (“Miss Lonely”)...

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Album: Born To Run

Posted by on Feb 2, 2011 in Music | 4 comments

  Like a volcano, the early albums of Bruce Springsteen caused the earth to shake, and some impressive fire to pour out. But the...

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Singer: Bruce Springsteen

Posted by on Apr 22, 2009 in Music, Singer | Comments Off on Singer: Bruce Springsteen

  A first for me: a guest blogger. Reader JMQ from New Jersey (surprise!) sent not just a suggestion, but a fully written entry about...

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