Iconic Songwriter Kris Kristofferson Dies at 88 Music Business Music History Music Legends Music News Nashville Songwriting by da jack hayford - October 24, 2024October 24, 20240 Kris Kristofferson 1936 – 2024 “Kris Kristofferson believed to his core that creativity is God-given, and that those who ignore or deflect such a holy gift are doomed to failure and unhappiness. He preached that a life of the mind gives voice to the soul, and then he created a body
JD. Souther: One of the Greatest of the Greatest Generation Music Business Music Education Music Legends Music News Nashville Number 1 Songs Songwriting by da jack hayford - September 27, 2024September 29, 20240 Singer-Songwriter JD. Souther died on Tuesday September 17th, 2024. The press reports named no cause of death but I heard that he had recently tripped on a marble stoop at his new home in New Mexico, fallen and broken a rib, and punctured a lung. He was only 78 years
Randy Meisner: Another Eagle Flies Music Awards Music Business Music Culture Music History Music Legends Music News Music Trivia by da jack hayford - July 29, 2023August 5, 20230 In the world of rock and roll, there are legendary bands that have left an indelible mark on the music industry. The Eagles undoubtedly stand among these giants, and one of the foundational members who played a crucial role in shaping their signature sound is Randy Meisner. Sadly, Meisner died
Louis Armstrong: What A Wonderful World Music and Movies Music Business Music for a Cause Music in Commercials Music Legends Music Trivia Number 1 Songs Song Lyrics Special Occasion Music Spiritual Music by da jack hayford - July 16, 2023July 21, 20230 Often a great performing artist's career is largely defined by one very famous song. One might name Frank Sinatra and "New York, New York," Ray Charles and "Georgia," Tony Bennett and "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" in this regard. Clearly the legendary jazz great Louis Armstrong and his classic
The New Louis Armstrong Center: A Tribute to the Jazz Icon Music Business Music Culture Music Education Music History Music Legends by da jack hayford - July 12, 2023July 12, 20230 Louis Armstrong Home and Original Museum Louis Armstrong Home Museum on 107th Street in Corona, Queens, NY Louis Armstrong passed in 1971. His wife, Lucille, continued to live in their home on 107th Street in Corona, Queens, working to ensure that it became a National and New York Historic Landmark. Lucille
Who Invented The Saxophone? Music Events Music History Music Legends Music Trivia by da jack hayford - July 9, 2023July 10, 20230 Featured Image Courtesy of National Saxophone Day In the vast universe of music, there are few names that carry more weight and significance than that of Adolphe Sax (Thus the name of his invention, get it?). Born in Dinant, Belgium, in 1814, Sax was a visionary inventor and gifted musician who
Tina Turner Queen of Rock n’ Roll Dies at 83 Music Legends Music News Number 1 Songs by da jack hayford - May 24, 2023May 25, 20230 The world of music has lost one of its greatest voices and visages, "The Queen of Rock n' Roll," Tina Turner. Born Anna Mae Bullock in Brownsville, Tennessee, in 1939, Young Anna Mae lived with her grandmother after her parents moved temporarily away to Knoxville to work at a military
Is The Weeknd Changing His Name? Music Events Music History Music Legends Music News Music Trivia by da jack hayford - May 23, 2023May 24, 20230 In the world of pop stars, it's not unheard of for a major established artist to change their name, their showbiz moniker, in the middle of their career. Prince became a Symbol (or the Artist Formerly Known as Prince.) In the midst of a contractual dispute with Warner Bros. in 1993, he
Legendary Canadian Songwriter Gordon Lightfoot Dies at 84 Music and Movies Music History Music Legends Music News Number 1 Songs by da jack hayford - May 2, 2023May 3, 20230 Canada's favorite son, Gordon Lightfoot, was one of the greatest singer-songwriters to come out of the 1970s...and that's saying something. His name, along with the likes of Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, Carole King, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, James Taylor, David Bowie, Randy Newman, Cat Stevens, Billy
Who is Nina Simone? Music and Politics Music for a Cause Music History Music Legends Song Lyrics by da jack hayford - April 30, 2023April 30, 20230 Nina Simone was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist who was known for her unique voice, powerful lyrics, and unforgettable performances. Born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in Tryon, North Carolina in 1933, Simone began playing the piano at an early age and demonstrated a natural talent for music. Her family was
The Legendary Harry Belafonte Dies at 96 Music and Politics Music Education Music for a Cause Music History Music Legends by da jack hayford - April 26, 2023April 29, 20230 Harry Belafonte is a legendary figure in American popular culture, known for his incredible achievements as an actor, singer, humanitarian and activist. Born in Harlem in 1927, Belafonte's early life was marred by poverty and struggle. His parents were immigrants from the Caribbean, and his mother was often absent from his
Bye Bye Love: Remembering Phil Everly Music Legends Song Lyrics Songwriting by da jack hayford - March 30, 2023March 31, 20230 Before the Beatles, there were the Everly Bros. Chet Atkins (Renowned Guitar Player/Innovator and Music Executive) Phil Everly As the Los Angeles Times and other media reported, Phil Everly, the younger of the rock n' roll famous Everly Brothers, "died Friday, January 3, 2014 at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank [CA] of complications from chronic obstructive
The Cat’s In The Cradle of Islam…Everyone Jump Upon the Peace Train Music Legends Number 1 Songs Song Lyrics Songwriting by da jack hayford - March 30, 2023April 24, 20230 Harry Chapin OK so let's get this straight. Cat Stevens did not write or record "Cat's In The Cradle" despite listings to the contrary on the web and the perhaps natural popular misconception. "Cat's In the Cradle" was written by the late great performing songwriter/activist Harry Chapin. (Actually, the words to the song were written by
Everybody’s Talkin’: About Harry Nilsson Music and Movies Music in Commercials Music Legends Number 1 Songs Theme Songs by da jack hayford - March 29, 2023April 27, 20230 Harry Nilsson is my favorite singer of all time. He was also a great piano player and brilliant all around musician. But his VOICE, and amazing vocal abilities, I think, are unequaled. Harry was a troubled, perhaps devilish guy with the absolute voice of an angel. This documentary is a
What Does Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Mean? Music and Movies Music Awards Music Business Music Education Music History Music Legends Song Lyrics by da jack hayford - March 22, 2023April 25, 20230 The word is a compound word, and said by Richard Lederer in his book Crazy English to be made up of these words: super- "above", cali- "beauty", fragilistic- "delicate", expiali- "to atone", and -docious "educable", with all of these parts combined meaning "Atoning for being educable through delicate beauty. Wikipedia.org Mary Poppins LP It's not the longest
Who Played the Organ on Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone”? Music Business Music History Music Legends by da jack hayford - March 20, 2023March 21, 20230 EVERYBODY MUST GET STONED. Oops! Wrong song. EVERYBODY knows the words to Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone"! Oops, not quite right. EVERYBODY knows SOME OF THE WORDS to Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone"! "Like a Rolling Stone" just may be the greatest rock n' roll song of all time. Rolling Stone
Who is Professor Longhair? Music Legends by da jack hayford - March 19, 2023June 15, 20230 Professor Longhair "Henry Roeland Byrd (a.k.a Professor Longhair) was Born in Bogalusa, Louisiana, on December 19, 1918 [and died January 30, 1980 in New Orleans at age 62]. The Henry Roeland Byrd story is fundamentally the story of an artist who created his own musical world, constantly refining and elaborating a
I Got You Babe Music and Movies Music and Politics Music Business Music in Commercials Music Legends Song Lyrics by da jack hayford - March 19, 2023May 1, 20230 Do you know anyone who hasn't seen the great 1993 movie Goundhog Day starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell? Timeless! (No pun intended.) Sonny and Cher It's impossible not to come away from the film humming the Sonny (Bono) and Cher hit "I Got You Babe" from the soundtrack—it's what wakes up weatherman Phil
For His 90th Birthday Willie Nelson Headlines 2023 Outlaw Music Festival Music Business Music Events Music Legends Music News by da jack hayford - March 15, 2023June 13, 20230 I can’t wait to be on the road with the amazing group of artists joining us on this year’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour…It is always a great day of music and fun with family, friends and the incredible fans, and even more special this year in celebration of my 90th birthday.
Remembering the Great Ray Charles Music and Movies Music History Music Legends by da jack hayford - March 14, 2023June 10, 20230 Imagine if Snoop Dogg or Justin Timberlake, or Beyonce, after tearing up the R&B Charts for a year or two, released a country album...and had the gall to call it The New Hip Sound of Country. And furthermore, imagine that the album not only does well with BOTH R&B and
Legendary Bassist Michael Rhodes Dies at 69 Music Awards Music History Music Legends Music News by da jack hayford - March 9, 2023March 28, 20230 Michael Rhodes 1953-2023 There are shots sometimes heard around the world and in the music business the passing of Nashville bassist Michael Rhodes on March 4th 2023 was one of them. There may have never lived a more accomplished musician than Michael Rhodes. Some say he has played on more records than any
Who Wrote We Will Rock You? Music History Music Legends Songwriting Theme Songs by da jack hayford - February 28, 2023February 28, 20230 What has now become an international rock anthem sung en masse at sporting events, Queen's "We Will Rock You," from their 1977 News of the World album, was written by their inimitable lead guitarist Brian May. By all accounts, Brian May is one of the most accomplished guitarists in the history
Who is Stephen Foster? Music History Music Legends by da jack hayford - February 20, 2023April 13, 20230 Stephen Foster—Beautiful Dreamer and Seminal American Songwriter Arguably, songwriting as a profession in America started with Stephen Foster. Stephen Foster Born on the 4th of July in Pennsylvania in 1826, Stephen Collins Foster is credited with composing some of this country's most beloved and performed songs, including "Beautiful Dreamer," "My Old Kentucky
ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR 2022 INDUCTION Music Awards Music Business Music Events Music History Music Legends Music News by da jack hayford - February 5, 2022April 6, 20230 And the Winners Are: Performer Categegory Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Duran Duran Eminem Eurythmics Dolly Parton Lionel Richie Carly Simon Musical Excellence Award Judas Priest Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Early Influence Award Harry Belafonte Elizabeth Cotten Ahmet Ertegun Award Allen Grubman Jimmy Iovine Sylvia Robinson The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced tin January the following Nominees for 2022 Induction: Beck Pat Benatar Kate Bush DEVO Duran Duran Eminem Eurythmics Judas Priest Fela Kuti MC5 New
Who Wrote You Are My Sunshine? Music and Politics Music Business Music History Music Legends Number 1 Songs by da jack hayford - February 1, 2022May 28, 20230 Music Often Puts Politicians in a Good Light The Singing Governor of LouisianaJimmie Davis Cynics may claim that politics is more entertainment than substance. But the wisest and shrewdest of politicians have for decades used music to help win votes and gain popularity. None did it better than James Houston Davis, better known as Jimmie Davis,
Goodbye (Again) Tom T. Hall “That’s How I Got to Memphis” Music Legends Music News by da jack hayford - January 22, 2022March 22, 20230 https://youtu.be/tEqifPyACG4 Tom T. Hall was a songwriter's songwriter. That statement has been made many times over the course of Tom T. Hall's long, productive and successful career as a country songwriter. Those words rang so true after his death at the age of 85 on August 20th, 2001, as fellow songwriters sang his
Ralph Emery, Champion of Country Music, Dies Music Business Music History Music Legends Music News by da jack hayford - January 20, 2022January 20, 20220 In the 2000s, country music has already lost a spate of iconic voices: Charlie Pride, Charlie Daniels, John Prine, Kenny Rogers, Tom T. Hall...to name just a handful. On Saturday, January 15th, Nashvilians and country music fans everywhere lost the sound of yet another easily recognizable vocalist, that of legendary DJ
Vicente Fernandez, Mexico’s “King of Mariachi,” Dies at 81 Music History Music Legends Special Occasion Music by da jack hayford - December 31, 2021March 22, 20230 For most Americans, Vicente Fernandez is not a household name. But Mexico's adored "King of Mariachi," who passed away on December 12 2021, has been compared by many to Frank Sinatra and even Elvis Presley. He is that great of a musical icon in his home country. Fernández, born in 1940
Iconic Texas Songwriter Guy Clark Dies Music Legends Music News by da jack hayford - May 19, 2016July 21, 20160 Along with Townes Van Zandt, one of the most influential singer/songwriters of the Texas troubadour school. --Allmusic.com Associated Press | May 17, 2016 9:39 am NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Grammy-winning country singer-songwriter Guy Clark, who wrote hits like “L.A. Freeway” and “Desperados Waiting for a Train,” has died. He was 74. Clark died Tuesday
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
