Crooner Culture

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Sending out the link love to all the b5media Music Channels today, as this will be the last Sunday Link Love post on Crooner Culture. As business is business, the music channel is losing over a dozen blogs this month, and Crooner Culture is one of them. The traffic just isn’t there, so it’s to be presumed (and I can’t disagree) that the interest isn’t there.
I’m a huge fan of this music. I have been for many years, and have always known that at 31 years of age, there weren’t too many people around me who agree with me. …read more

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Finally, a John Lennon biopic is on it’s way. Oh, and Daniel Powter’s “Bad Day” is the most played song in the UK. My godson sang it at his 5th grade graduation and I bawled my eyes out.
Steven Tyler’s mom has passed away at 84.
Well doesn’t that just suck?
Are you Anti-DRM? Soundoff here.
Guns ‘N Roses rumors… Gotta love it!

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I wish there were more of you now than there was then… but the truth is that I think us crooner lovers are too rare a breed…
Welcome to the latest addition to the b5media network’s Music Channel – Crooner Culture!
This blog is for lovers of crooners as well as the culture surrounding crooners over the years. This is more than just “The Rat Pack” – it’s Bobby Darin to Michael Buble, Paul Anka to Harry Connick, Jr. and Vic Damone to Bing Crosby.
However let’s not forget the ladies of crooning either – Billie Holiday and Nina Simone to …read more

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52 Bands covered “The Dodos” this week. Check out the discography post.
I absolutely used to love this song back in the day, and I was fortunate enough when I worked for the local country station, to be able to go behind the scenes when Colin Raye came to town. (Country Music Stop)
Okay this is cool – Solange Knowles video for “I Decided” is quite reminiscent of a certain female superstar. Thanks to Killed By The Video Star for that one.
Metal Martyr is giving away a couple-two-tree (heh, say that like a Sopranos cast member) copies of Lamb of God’s latest …read more

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If you have hyper or overactive children, and you’re into yoga or meditation, you might want to check out Nina Patel’s new CD “Mantras for My Children and Yours” (New Age Vibe)
Most people know that Stevie Ray Vaughan named his 1965 Fender Stratocaster after his wife, Lenora “Lenny” Vaughan, but where did he get it and where is it now? The Rock Dose knows… and tells!
There’s some Jerry Springer-esque craziness going on that involves Madonna, A-Rod, and Lenny Kravitz. Oh boy… (Pop Music Scene)
What it would be like to be Miss Alicia Keys, who’s apparently planning to retire at 30 …read more

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Fall Out Boy Feat. John Mayer – ‘Beat It’ Music Video Review | Michael Jackson Cover – I had no idea this existed, but you know what? I kinda like it. Eep!
Yay! Meat’s coming back out of retirement! Sorry, I know this isn’t “crooner” related but I totally love Meat Loaf. Yes, yes I do. Just don’t ever ask me to sing “Paradise” with you at a karaoke bar because lemme jus’ tellya… the way I sing that song… man, it’s so… whew! Let’s just say the passion in my voice, the strength in my passion, oh, you’ll pretend like …read more

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How many “comeback” albums can one trailer park whore erm, I mean, Britney Spears… have? Supposedly there’s another yet to come? (Rumors In Music)
Oh my god, Michael Jackson’s turning 50. And Aussie fans have a pretty cool opportunity to vote up their fave tracks for a compilation album that will only be released in Oz. (Oz Music Scene)
Amy Crackhouse might have TB. Oh. The. Horror. Next!
Oh, this would be cool: Lionel Ritchie hints at a Commodores Reunion! (Rumors In Music)
Cinderella had to scrap their reunion tour because lead singer’s vocal chords hemorrhage. Yikes. (Ear Sucker)
Oh lord, not only is she …read more

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It’s Father’s Day, and I’ve gathered up some great links around the b5media Music Channel this week for your viewing pleasure…

Apparently, Snoop Dog has some parenting advice for Pete Wentz and Ashley Simpson. Uh… yeah. Like I’d take any kind of parenting advice from a guy who drinks 40s and smokes blunts?
The Rock Dose says, “There is just something about vinyl.” I have to agree. One of the things I remember growing up with my Dad was him pulling out his old records and us listening to them together. I seriously have my Dad to thank for my wide music …read more

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The b5media Music Channel is doing a group post today on 60 Songs To Add To Your iPod – Today.
Here are my two contributions!
Everything
Michael Bublé
(Call Me Irresponsible)
Get the mp3 for $0.89 from Amazon.com right now!
This song is just nothing but happy. It’s penned by Michael, and you can almost “hear” his smile in this song. It’s definitely an “I’m in love with you” song – and would make an amazing wedding song. Even if you’re not in love, or are bemoaning your singledom (yes, that’s my word), this song makes you WANT to be in love without being miserable about …read more

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