Opinion: The Cynical Truth About Christmas: A Season of Waste, Obligation, and Outdated Mythology
Christmas! Christmas!! Christmas!!!! The season of joy, giving, and relentless consumerism. As the calendar flips to December, society...
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Dave Carey
Nov 192 min read
70's #1's: Isaac Hayes’ “Shaft”
Number One on November 19, 1971 https://music.apple.com/us/album/theme-from-shaft-remastered-1991/1440780816?i=1440781096 A Funky...
Dave Carey
Oct 282 min read
70's #1's: Cher’s “Gypsys, Tramps, and Thieves”
Number One on October 29th, 1971 https://music.apple.com/us/album/gypsies-tramps-and-thieves/894703446?i=894703616 Cher’s “Gypsys,...
Dave Carey
Oct 13 min read
Movie Review: Rushmore
Rushmore (1998) Review: A Quintessential Wes Anderson World of Eccentricity and Youthful Ambition Wes Anderson’s Rushmore is not just a...
Dave Carey
Sep 302 min read
70's #1's: Rod Stewart: "Maggie May"
Number One on October 1, 1971 https://music.apple.com/us/album/maggie-may/1423308939?i=1423309456 ### Maggie May by Rod Stewart: A...
Dave Carey
Sep 232 min read
70's #1's: Donny Osmond: "Go Away Little Girl"
Number one on September 24, 1971 NOTE: This song first reached number one on September 11th, 1971 and was the biggest tragedy ever on...
Dave Carey
Sep 192 min read
Music Review: Jack White has no name and it's fantastic
Jack White’s album "No Name" is an exhilarating testament to the enduring spirit of rock and roll. From the moment the opening track...
Dave Carey
Sep 102 min read
70's #1's: Paul McCartney: "Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey"
Where to even begin with this 1971 chart-topper from Paul McCartney? If there was ever a track that epitomized McCartney's penchant for whim
Dave Carey
Aug 294 min read
The History Lesson From Rewatching “John Adams”
Revisiting "John Adams": Lessons from the Past in the Mirror of Modern Politics As the credits rolled on the final episode of HBO's "John...
Dave Carey
Aug 203 min read
70's #1's: The Bee Gees: "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart"
Number One on August 20, 1971 https://music.apple.com/us/album/how-can-you-mend-a-broken-heart/1444155081?i=1444155178 Ah, the Bee Gees....
Dave Carey
Aug 72 min read
It Starts in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, the birthplace of American independence, continues to play a pivotal role in the political, economic, and cultural...
Dave Carey
Jul 292 min read
70's #1's: James Taylor: "You've Got a Friend"
2 Number One on August 6th, 1971 https://music.apple.com/us/album/youve-got-a-friend/320083830?i=320083897 Oh, James Taylor’s cover of...
Dave Carey
Jul 272 min read
One Boomer Down, One to Go
The 2024 presidential race has taken an unexpected turn with President Joe Biden’s decision to step down and pass the Democratic torch to...
Dave Carey
Jul 233 min read
70's #1's: The Raiders: "Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian)"
Number One on July 9th, 1971 "Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian)" by The Raiders is a song steeped in...
Dave Carey
Jul 164 min read
The Music of the 1970s: A Journey Through Glamour, Punk, and Corporate Rock
The Music of the 1970s: A Journey Through Glamour, Punk, and Corporate Rock The 1970s was a decade of significant transformation in the...
Dave Carey
Jul 111 min read
Guitar Profile: 1992 Fender Telecaster
This is the first new guitar I bought (in 1992). At the time, I didn't even own an electric guitar. The Telecaster caught my eye because...
Dave Carey
Jul 93 min read
70's #1's: Carole King: "It's Too Late/I Feel the Earth Move"
Number One on July 9th, 1971 https://music.apple.com/us/album/tapestry/747087657 "It's Too Late" / "I Feel the Earth Move" by Carole King...
Dave Carey
Jul 91 min read
My time on the planet: Hit Songs
I am starting this blog to have a little fun. I recently heard of a guy who was going back in time to review some older hit songs and...
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