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“Christmas Melody”: The Evolution of a Song
It began with an idea: for many years, I had wanted to create a song inspired by The Carpenters’ Merry Christmas, Darling—one of the all-time great holiday classics that was written by Richard Carpenter and Frank Pooler and recorded in 1970
Songs That Should Have Been Top-10 Hits, Volume 5
1. k.d. lang, “Sing it Loud” (2011) k.d. lang is simply one of the best singers currently breathing. An intrepid boundary-crosser and rule breaker, lang has struggled with record labels from the jump. Her…
The Joan Collins Chronicles: Including Her Tutorial on How to Seat a Star
I have always been fascinated by Joan Collins. An actress, writer, OBE and diva nonpareil, Miss Collins was and always will be the very essence of a star. No matter the prevailing taste of…
An Open Letter to Christina Aguilera Exposing the “Dirrty” Secret She Doesn’t Want You to Know
I will never forget the moment you turned to me and asked sincerely “have you ever heard of a singer named Blossom Dearie?” Dear Christina, How I hoped to never have to go public…
“Sweet Bitter Love”: My Favorite Aretha Franklin Recording Ever
With such a bounty to choose from, you might think that coming up with one favorite Aretha Franklin recording should be rather difficult, but for me it’s easy: Sweet Bitter Love, a song written by…
12 Essential Holiday Recordings…(You’ve Probably Never Heard)
So here my Christmas gift to you, dear friends, because you’ve been so good all year: a carefully curated list of 12 Holiday Songs You’ve (Probably) Never Heard
Songs That Should Have Been Top-Ten Pop Hits, Volume 2
1. Anastacia, “Left Outside Alone” (2004): In 1999, Anastacia’s debut single, “I’m Outta Love,” and album, Not That Kind, were a spectacular success all over the world except in her native country, America, where the single did…
AARP and the Temple of Doom: or, Beware of the Hearse, Even if Betty White is the Driver!
Since my own personal “great recession” began in early 2006, following my departure from my jet-setting life with songwriter Denise Rich and its attendant perks, I have struggled to get a professional foothold in…
How a 45-Minute Visit with Michael Jackson Led to Years of Nightmares
In the years since Michael Jackson’s tragic death, passion for all things related to the brilliant, troubled superstar has only increased. From the profound—his peerless musical legacy, to the perverse—endless speculation about his nose and…
My 3 Nights with Diana Ross
Yes, folks, divas have hearts and souls just like the rest of us. In the pantheon of pop divas, Diana Ross occupies a special place. Building on the barrier bursting careers of the great…
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