OHIO’s K808 & Khaled Tabbara Win WWAHM Opportunity to Pitch to Major Music Supervisors Contests Music Events by da jack hayford - May 13, 2016May 27, 20160 The Durango Songwriters Expo WWAHM Songwriting Contest announced their latest winner! K808 will be pitching their stuff to about 30 major music supervisors on the beach at Ventura Beach California, home of the killer three-dollar fish tacos and Tacates!
Who Composed the Music in Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood? TV Music by da jack hayford - May 13, 2016February 17, 20230 Generations of youngsters have grown up with and been comforted by Mr. Rogers. "Fred McFeely Rogers, better known to millions of American children as Mr. Rogers, [was] the creator and executive producer of the longest-running children's program on public television, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. While commercial television most often offers children animated
Who Sang Why Can’t We Be Friends? Music in Commercials by da jack hayford - May 12, 2016April 29, 20230 Why Can't We Be Friends? "Why Can't We Be Friends" is a great old WAR song. Other great songs by WAR are LOW RIDER and CISCO KID. "Why Can't Be Friends" was recently used to promote the CNN show, United Shades of America, featuring "comedian and political gadfly W. Kamau Bell." It's
Pure unpartisan fun…Stan Freberg needs to make an appearance for Hillary and Trump commercials Music in Commercials by da jack hayford - May 12, 2016May 12, 20160
Clay Walker Announces 7th Annual Chords of Hope Benefit Concert Music Events Music for a Cause by da jack hayford - May 10, 2016May 10, 20160 Country music star Clay Walker is set to host his 7th Annual Chords of Hope Benefit Concert during this summer’s CMA Music Festival. The “She Won’t Be Lonely Long” singer announced the news today, revealing the show will take place Wednesday, June 8 at Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley. The concert is sponsored by TEVA and
Who Wrote The Twilight Zone Theme Song? Theme Songs TV Music by da jack hayford - May 10, 2016December 28, 20230 The Twilight Zone is more than a hit "sci-fi" television show and series of programs. It's a BRAND! The 1959-1964 TV show was created and written by Rod Serling (along with numerous SPECIAL guest writers, including science fiction icon Ray Bradbury and Earl Hamner Jr., creator of The Waltons). From the very
This Is Already The Saddest Year In Music History Music Legends Music News by da jack hayford - May 8, 2016March 22, 20230 A shockwave was felt throughout the world on Thursday as news of Prince's death spread across the globe. The music icon — widely regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time — was only 57. Prince's talent was singular, but it's hard not to reflect on the mounting number of
Did the Rolling Stones ask Trump to stop using their songs at campaign events? Music and Politics by da jack hayford - May 8, 2016March 22, 20230 Band released a statement asking the presumptive Republican presidential nominee to cease all use immediately after Trump played two of their songs The Rolling Stones have asked presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump to stop playing their songs at his campaign events. In a statement on Wednesday, the rock band said they
What’s the Song “I Fell Asleep Amid the Flowers”? Music in Commercials by da jack hayford - May 8, 2016July 27, 20230 "Who sings that song, I think it's on a Verizon commercial, that goes 'baby, I fell asleep amid the flowers, for a couple of hours'...?" Although it sounds like the singer is saying "baby, I fell asleep amid the flowers," actually the words are "Daydream, I fell asleep amid the flowers..." The
Who Sang On The Cover of The Rolling Stone? (Thanks Shel Silverstein!) Music History by da jack hayford - May 8, 2016May 25, 20230 By Drew Reid Dr. Hook personified the high living, highflying fun aspects of the 70's, and Shel [Silverstein] provided the soundtrack. Shel himself says, "We worked that rock star thing pretty hard, and loved every minute of it." The band went on to a long and lucrative career, morphing, oddly enough into
Who Wrote Smile Though Your Heart is Aching? Music and Movies Music History Song Lyrics by da jack hayford - May 8, 2016April 25, 20230 The Genius of Charlie Chaplin Most people are surprised to learn that the music to this favorite was written by the legendary silent film star Charlie Chaplin, whose "Little Tramp" character is perhaps the most enduring of all figures of the silent film era. Chaplin composed the song to be used as
Why is Sweet Caroline Sung at Fenway Park? Music History Music in Sports by da jack hayford - May 8, 2016July 3, 20230 "Good times never seemed so good." Over the years there has been a lot of good-natured controversy and speculation about WHY Neil Diamond's 1969 hit (peaked at #4) "Sweet Caroline" is raucously sung by the Fenway Faithful in the 8th inning of each Boston Red Sox home game. But it's not because Neil's last
Who Wrote “My Old Kentucky Home”? Music History Special Occasion Music by da jack hayford - May 8, 2016May 13, 20160 The singing of "My Old Kentucky Home" at the fantabulous annual Kentucky Derby is almost as big a deal as the Derby itself. In fact, it may last longer and certainly has more participants! What a tradition, what a beautiful tradition...and a beautiful song as well. But who wrote "My Old Kentucky Home"? That would be
Great New Stories about the LA Punk Scene 1977-1982 Books About Music Music History Music Legends by da jack hayford - May 4, 2016May 6, 20160 Under the Big Black Sun: A Personal History of L.A. Punk by John Doe (of X) and Tom DeSavia Under the Big Black Sun: A Personal History of L.A. Punk The book's geographical home is LA and the famous Hollywood music club, The Whisky (Whisky A Go Go), where many iconic rock bands
Get Down with James Brown: Live At The Apollo Vol. 4 Music Legends Music News by da jack hayford - May 2, 2016May 24, 20230 Beginning in 1963, James Brown recorded and released three albums recorded at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY. But it turns out that there was actually there a fourth, comprised of recordings made on Sept. 13 and 14, 1972. that has been buried ever since... until now: Get Down with James
When is the Key West Songwriters Festival? Music Events by da jack hayford - May 2, 2016March 28, 20230 The 27th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival will take place May 3-7 2023 in Key West Florida. The Key West Songwriters Festival - the largest festival of its kind in the world. Celebrating its 27th year. Since 1997 BMI has been a presenting sponsor of the festival and has helped it
What Song Changed Your Life? Books About Music Music History by da jack hayford - May 2, 2016March 30, 20230 Editors note: I've always been a big fan of the music programming on NPR. Since 1988, the music has been directed by Bob Boilen who does a fantastic job of discovering great new songs, sounds and artists, and introducing them to the general public through NPR. --DA Jack Hayford What Song Changed
Nitanee Paris’ Super Sweet Soiree April 30 2016 Los Angeles Music Events by da jack hayford - April 30, 2016May 2, 20160 Nitanee Paris' Super Sweet Soiree April 30 2016 Los Angeles Are you in Los Angeles for the ASCAP I Create Music Expo? YES? Then don't miss this incredible post-event Party and Showcase hosted by the amazingly talented and lovely Nitanee Paris to benefit the fabulous "Rock Against Trafficking" charitable organization. Where: Dave & Buster's
International Jazz Day April 30 2016 Music Events by da jack hayford - April 30, 2016March 22, 20230 The President of the United States Barack Obama and the First Lady will host the International Jazz Day April 30 2016 from the White House in Washington D.C. Jazz artists from around the world will perform at a concert on the White House South Lawn. The International Jazz Day concert will
Who Wrote My Funny Valentine? Music History by da jack hayford - April 23, 2016December 27, 20210 "My Funny Valentine" is from the musical comedy Babes In Arms which was made into the 1939 motion picture of the same name starring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland.
Who Invented the Whammy Bar? Music History Music Legends Music News by da jack hayford - April 23, 2016March 9, 20230 It's weird how one thing leads to another...and all of a sudden you realize, "wow, that's weird...that's deep." On the heels of Prince's shocking death, music fans, musicians and historians have been additionally stunned and saddened by the death of Lonnie Mack, in a Nashville hospital, April 21, 2016. Lonnie was a MAJOR innovator himself
What was the Impact of Prince on Music? Music Events Music History Music Legends Music News by da jack hayford - April 23, 2016August 6, 20230 In the sad wake of Prince's untimely death (The seven-time Grammy winner died on April 21, 2015 at the age of 57 from an accidental fentanyl overdose.) there is also a wonderful revealing of just how impactful Prince was on the entire music spectrum. It seems ironic that the grand-daddy of music
The Great Prince Silenced Music Legends Music News by da jack hayford - April 21, 2016August 6, 20230 So shocking, so unexpected, even given his recent "flu-like" symptoms and show cancellations: Pop/Rock/Soul/Funk icon Prince passed away in his Minnesota home today, April 21 2016. He was Hendrix, Michael, James Brown, Bob Marley...and more...all rolled into one. The term "genius" is often thrown around loosely when speaking of artists but Prince truly
When is the Beale Street Music Festival? Music Events by da jack hayford - April 18, 2016April 12, 20230 The 45th Beale Street Music Festival is set for May 5-7, 2023, in Tom Lee Park and on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Around the world, Memphis means great barbecue and great music. And each year music lovers from around the globe gather at the Beale Street Music Festival to celebrate the Memphis heritage, through this
Prince Makes Some Noise Music News by da jack hayford - April 18, 2016August 6, 20230 Pop and R&B superstar Prince made some noise last week [Friday, April 15th] when his private airliner made an emergency landing at Quad City International Airport in Moline, Illinois, where the singer was rushed to a nearby hospital. Prince had canceled two shows due to illness previously in the week while on
Coachella 2016 – It’s Baaaaaaaaaack! Music Events by da jack hayford - April 17, 20160 One of the biggest and most popular music events in the world is on again— COACHELLA MUSIC and ARTS FESTIVAL APRIL 14-17 and APRIL 22-24! The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is an annual event held in the desert at the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, California, featuring dozens of performing
Did Elvis and Nixon Meet at The White House? Music and Movies Music and Politics Music Legends by da jack hayford - April 17, 2016March 4, 20230 In April 2016, Amazon Studios releases "Elvis and Nixon," the dramatized story of the actual true circumstances surrounding the infamous meeting of "The King," Elvis Presley and the sitting President of the United States Richard M. Nixon, in 1970. "On a December morning in 1970, the King of Rock 'n Roll
What is the History of “We Shall Overcome”? Music History by da jack hayford - April 16, 2016May 28, 20230 The classic folk standard "We Shall Overcome" doesn't stay out of the news for very long. It has been a controversial "Public Domain" song for nearly a century. "It began as a folk work song, became a hymn, and then was used politically for the first time on the picket lines
What is Burning Man? Music Events by da jack hayford - April 9, 2016February 17, 20230 Burning Man is held annually in the Black Rock desert in Nevada and begins the week before Labor Day. The 2016 Burning Man will run from Aug. 28 to Sept. 5, with a 'da Vinci Workshop' art theme. "Burning Man isn’t your usual festival. It’s a city wherein almost everything that happens is created
Merle Haggard – A Fond Farewell to a Country Music Legend Music Events Music History Music Legends by da jack hayford - April 8, 2016March 22, 20230 According to Nashville's Tennessean.com, a private funeral service will be held Saturday (April 9, 2016) in Palo Cedro, California, for country music legend Merle Haggard, who died Wednesday on his birthday at age 79. Haggard had lived in California for many decades and grew up and began playing music in Bakersfield (later to become a
