+ Oh, wheel of fortune I'm hoping somehow If you ever smile on me Please let it be now + Billie Holliday declared Kay Starr "the only white woman who could sing the blues", and there's no doubt that while you are listening to this moody ballad of luck and love, you will know exactly…Read more {MUSIC MINUTE} “The Wheel of Fortune” by Kay Starr
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Music Minute: Scott Walker Sings “Rosemary”
This is classic. We only discovered this a few days ago, but immediately our perspective shone bright on this beguiling and mysteriously seductive tune by the great Scott Walker (not to be confused with Scott Walker, the Governor of Minnesota). For those who know of Scott Walker, you know he has a wildly fantastic voice…Read more Music Minute: Scott Walker Sings “Rosemary”
Music Minute: “Frankenstein’s Den” by The Hollywood Flames
A great track to keep you in the ghoulish mood, as Halloween's Eve inches ever nearer. Tonight we'll be Ghost Hunting on Toronto Island and we wish we could bring you all along. We'll have to remain dancing in our dreams with you, as Frankensteins shackles ring out a tune. The Hollywood Flames were an American R&B…Read more Music Minute: “Frankenstein’s Den” by The Hollywood Flames
Music Minute: Le Temps de l’Amour – Françoise Hardy (1965)
Here's just a tiny taste of one of our favourite Parisian songstress of all-time. The great Françoise Hardy is known for so much more than just her fantastic voice and smooth 60s style. According to her wikipedia page her credits reach from singer/actress and notes her as a Astrologist (so you better believe we'd be a fan). Surely…Read more Music Minute: Le Temps de l’Amour – Françoise Hardy (1965)
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Music Minute: Patsy Cline – “She’s Got You” (1962)
No secret here, we love to revel in Vintage. We had the privilege to find this rare performance by the incredible Patsy Cline of her hit "She's Got You" thanks to crazy4patsycline. This one goes out to anybody who may be stewing over a lost love, missing days of the past. We sure as…Read more Music Minute: Patsy Cline – “She’s Got You” (1962)
Donna Summer Tribute: Where Do Disco Goddesses Go?
Earlier today, after battling cancer, the 1970s/disco icon Donna Summer passed. There is no doubt, she is up there playing for the Big Man. This is a woman that knows "She Works Hard For the Money". Summers was born December 31, 1948, and after doing background vocals for legendary rockers Three Dog Night throughout the…Read more Donna Summer Tribute: Where Do Disco Goddesses Go?
“21” Artist, Adele, Turns 24 {and Time and Time Again, Shows Us the Power of Vintage Will Never Die}
This is a song for that beautiful Brit that everyone seems to be OBSESSED with. From the SNL parody depicting an entire office full of a workers crying to her epic ballad "Someone like You", to the pages of iTunes - Brit Pop will never be the same thanks to this talented young lady. Turning…Read more “21” Artist, Adele, Turns 24 {and Time and Time Again, Shows Us the Power of Vintage Will Never Die}
Music Minute: Johnny Angel (1962)
Shelley Fabares established herself on the charts in 1962 with her hit "Johnny Angel". The American born singer/actress hung around the scene appearing in a string of shows, and even along side Elvis Presley in three different films! On this sunday morning we enjoy this harmonious tune of an angel who is oh so loved.…Read more Music Minute: Johnny Angel (1962)
