In 1970 and 1971, John Lennon released his two greatest solo albums, Plastic Ono Band (1970) and Imagine (1971). This was a particularly fruitful period for Lennon as he also released several singles not included on albums, in his transition from a Beatle to a solo artist. Both are significant albums, though very different from … More Imagine or Plastic Ono Band
In late fall, it gets dark early. The cold gray settles in, seeping into your joints. The howling wind blows the depressing loneliness of November through every microscopic seam of the car. I finished my visit in late afternoon. Ignoring the growl of my stomach, I wanted to get on the road without delay. Driving … More Cold, Dark Drive Home
Not so easy, dancing atop the sky Skillful but with daring disregard Caution swirls away in the wind Flying brazenly with no lifeguard Revealing brazen aerial moves From the ground thrilling views Clouds of cotton candy swirls The heavens imprinted with tattos Awash in sunlit water droplets Bareback upon a double rainbow Sailing past dreams … More Sky Dancing
Jimmy Carter was a bit of an anomaly in his one term as president. Before him was Nixon/Ford and after his presidency was Reagan/Bush. The contrast couldn’t have been greater. This film, Jimmy Carter: Rock and Roll President, was a blend of music and Carter politics, as told by many of the musicians of the … More Jimmy Carter: Rock and Roll President (2020)
Stories of real crimes can be exciting reading and viewing. Often however, it is incredibly sad and horrific. The first time I saw the movie In Cold Blood, it terrified me. I stopped watching films like that again. The subject matter does not have to be graphic to be jarring and upsetting; knowing the crime … More True Crime
After The Who By Numbers album, The Who had some ground to make up. The Who By Numbers was not a bad album, it just was not what many fans and critics expected. Pete Townshend’s songs were a bit dark and the arrangements were sparse for a Who album. This was the last studio album … More Who Are You (1978)
Her embrace sent shivers Lasting what felt like infinity He leaned into her warmth Inside experiencing insanity What had been sleeping awoke Her scent engulfed his senses His tightening grip held her close Moments eroded his defenses There was fervor in her eyes Locking onto her mesmerizing gaze Turning away was no option Years of … More Lean Into It
If you have seen the Night At the Museum films, Around the World in 80 Days (2004), Philomena (2013) or Stan & Ollie (2018), you have seen English actor Steve Coogan. Usually he plays some sort of stuffy, abrasive character, but in The Trip to Greece, he plays a fictionalize version of himself. Coogan and … More The Trip to Greece (2020)
Stepping up to the plate. As kids, we cannot wait to take our turn. We salivate to be older, to experience what our sisters and brothers enjoy. We are not concerned about abandoning the confines of our childhood because there is adventure waiting. Eventually, we join the work world. Without much real world experience, we … More Big League Chew
At this point in his career, what does the Boss still have to say? Some fans say he’s already said it, and better. Can Springsteen he repeating himself, exhausted of original ideas and new musical riffs? Well, this album hardly breaks new musical ground. It does feel familiar, but that is not a horrible thing. … More Letter to You: Bruce Springsteen
