Editor’s note: I posted this “pre-emptive” tribute to singer/songwriter Peter Gabriel on this date in 2016, thinking about the singers David Bowie, Prince and George Michael –… Read more “Flashback to 2016 – When Rock Stars Were Dropping Like Flies…”
Category: ’70s Music
OK…So That Wasn’t A Good Hint, Was It?
For those of you who bothered reading my post about ’70s music? I’m pretty sure you’ve figured out the answer was Paul McCartney and the Wings. The fact… Read more “OK…So That Wasn’t A Good Hint, Was It?”
Tuesday’s The Day! I Shall Go Into The Mouth of Carpenters’ Madness!
Sunday morning at work, I made an offhand comment to my co-workers about how absolutely unfair it was that they played TWO holiday songs from the Carpenters… Read more “Tuesday’s The Day! I Shall Go Into The Mouth of Carpenters’ Madness!”
Some Random Music Trivia Questions
Here’s a “grab bag” of music trivia questions. Mainly older music trivia because modern music sucks (LOL). Just for fun…I’ll put the answers in the comments. … Read more “Some Random Music Trivia Questions”
Billy Joel Song Quiz – With One Word Changed!
There was a Billy Joel mystery round in Wednesday night’s Sporcle Live trivia game. And I’m feeling…inspired! Here is my own Billy Joel-inspired song quiz! Each of… Read more “Billy Joel Song Quiz – With One Word Changed!”
It’s “Honesty Time!” Also, No Trivial Pursuits Tonight…
I HAD planned on playing at Original Gravity tonight. But I’m just not feeling up to it. That has been the absolute best part of this “casual”… Read more “It’s “Honesty Time!” Also, No Trivial Pursuits Tonight…”
What Do Infants, Dogs and Mental Patients Have In Common? A Shared Love of… Straitjackets!
I’m not really the most knowledgeable person when it comes to babies. I’ve never had any, nor have I been tasked with caring for them as part… Read more “What Do Infants, Dogs and Mental Patients Have In Common? A Shared Love of… Straitjackets!”
Trivia Quiz – Songs About Women’s Names
Can you name the following songs that have women’s names in the lyrics – or in the titles of the song? Just to make this fun, I… Read more “Trivia Quiz – Songs About Women’s Names”
Don’t You Wish YOUR Name Was Raphael Ravenscroft?
I was at a trivia tournament last weekend and heard the 1978 hit song Baker Street by Scottish singer Gerry Rafferty. This song hit #2 on the Billboard… Read more “Don’t You Wish YOUR Name Was Raphael Ravenscroft?”
Brand New Key, Brand New Year!
Heather Graham as “Roller Girl” in the 1997 movie Boogie Nights. She tells other people in the movie that she NEVER takes off her skates. Uh, gross! About 46… Read more “Brand New Key, Brand New Year!”
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