Author: DOuG pRATt
The other 60’s Jackie
The more I listen to Jackie DeShannon’s records the more in awe of her I am. Even if she had never done anything more than writing this one song, her place in music history would be assured.
Superman or Green Lantern ain’t got nothin’ on him
A couple of years ago I wrote about a chance meeting with Donovan. He was in Boston last month for a show that Denro and I attended. Donovan’s singing voice may not be what it was, but the groovy vibe is the same as 50 years ago.
Lia’s Love is Enough
Lia Pamina’s presence on this blog goes way back, almost to its start ten years ago. I find myself supressing a sniffle or two at how proud I am of our retro 60’s girl, for sticking to her dream of presenting a lovely and sweet style of singing inspired by Margo Guryan and Claudine Longet.
Lia’s first album, “Love is Enough” is available for order in America at this link. To borrow Lia’s favorite expression, “So cool!”
Montgomery Burns says, “Gimme Some Money!”
The one and only Harry Shearer is suing for Spinal Tap royalties, to the tune of $125 million.
The Lost and Found Skeleton
The creator of a movie franchise writing his own fan fiction?? Forget about “The City on the Edge of Forever,” and visit the “Suburb at the Edge of Never,” the first novel by Larry “Doc Armstrong” Blamire!