Category Archives: Rock and Roll

TCS: The Day the Music Died

Posted on February 3, 2020 by

. .  Good Morning! __________________________________ Welcome to The Coffee Shop, just for you early risers on Monday mornings. This is an Open Thread forum, so if you have an off-topic opinion burning a hole in your brainpan, feel free to … Continue reading →

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Lady Gaga half-time shows how patriotism is greater than patriots … or falcons

Posted on February 6, 2017 by

By ann summers “In a Super Bowl performance that spanned her entire discography, Lady Gaga opened her act with a rendition of Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land,” which has become a popular anthem at rallies protesting President Trump … Continue reading →

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Tainted Love or Yuppie Scum: the lathe of Heaven on Earth

Posted on December 3, 2016 by

  By ann summers “Sometimes I feel like … huh-huh, immanentizing the Eschaton or gnarfulling the Garthok” pleased to announce President Obama will be joining Eschaton World Industries — Atrios (@Atrios) December 2, 2016 After 8 November 2016, all we … Continue reading →

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Billboard Hot 100 – Dedicated to the One I Love

Posted on July 13, 2016 by

July 13, 1959 —  The Shirelles released “Dedicated To The One I Love”   And it really is dedicated to the one I love – Today is my husband’s birthday. Happy Birthday, Love! “Dedicated to the One I Love” was written by Lowman … Continue reading →

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Top of the Charts – July 11, 1964

Posted on July 11, 2016 by

“I Get Around”  by The Beach Boys, from their All Summer Long album

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ON THIS DAY: July 10, 2016

Posted on July 10, 2016 by

July 10th is: Clerihew Day! (see below) Nicola Tesla Day Teddy Bear Picnic Day National Piña Colada Day NATIONAL HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD The Bahamas – Independence Day Mongolia – Political Flag Day On This Day in HISTORY 1746 – … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: July 6, 2016

Posted on July 6, 2016 by

July 6th is: National Fried Chicken Day National Air Traffic Control Day International Kissing Day Belated News – July 2 was the final day of the ……………………..                            Wife … Continue reading →

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