Year 2018

ITCHYCOO PARK by SMALL FACES

Small Faces was formed in East London, England in 1965. The band is considered to be one of “The Mod” groups as opposed to “The Rocker Groups”. The band had an interesting life span as they stopped performing for a… Continue Reading →

LONG COOL WOMAN IN A BLACK DRESS by THE HOLLIES

Formed in Manchester, England The Hollies evolved into this most loved band that has produced 39 albums.  Allan Clarke and Graham Nash were singing as duo when in 1962 they decided that being a group would be the better choice for a… Continue Reading →

DON’T LET THE SUN CATCH YOU CRYING by GERRY AND THE PACEMAKERS

Gerry and the Pacemakers were formed at Liverpool, England in 1959 and became a musical force, even though their biggest hits were all ballads. As a group they were contemporaries of the Beatles, and other British invasion bands, but never… Continue Reading →

OVER THE RAINBOW/WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD MEDLEY by ISRAEL KAMAKAWIWO’OLE

I FEEL FINE by THE BEATLES

There is nothing that I can add to the reputation and history of The Beatles. They were a force of Musical Power that the entire world were swept up and the face and sound of everyday music changed. George Martin… Continue Reading →

ON EVERY STREET by DIRE STRAITS

Toronto guitarist Stuart G. sends this video track to everyone for your Monday Music enjoyment. Dire Straits formed at London, England in 1977 and was active until 1995. Mark Knopfler (lead guitar, lead vocals), David Knopfler (rhythm guitar, vocals), John Illsley… Continue Reading →

FEEL BETTER WHEN YOU ARE GONE by TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS

This tune is just about perfect with its Beatle’s vibe and Folk-Rock sound and country lead. The song was written by Gene Clark lead singer of The Byrds and released in 1965. The title was “I’ll feel better when you are gone”. It… Continue Reading →

RESPECT by ARETHA FRANKLIN

Aretha Franklin passed away on August 16, 2018. I don’t think I could add any information that may not already be known to many of you. Aretha was an inspiration to many singers of all races. Her powerful voice just… Continue Reading →

START AGAIN by ALFIE ZAPPACOSTA

Born in Italy, Alfie arrived in Canada at 6 months of age and feels that he was really born in Canada. He feels really proud of being Canadian. Alfie is one of the most prolific singers and songwriters that has ever… Continue Reading →

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