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Here's to You, Brooke White! Print E-mail
Written by Retannical D. Russell   
Wednesday, 07 May 2008

state_brooke-white_sm.jpgThe 1990s saw female singer/songwriters enjoy some resurgence in popularity with the emergence of artists such as Sheryl Crow, Sarah McLachlan, Alanis Morissette, and Jewel, as well as the success of the Lilith Fair concert tours.

 

 
Now, I Know Why the Werewolf Howls Print E-mail
Written by Kenny Love   
Tuesday, 22 April 2008

klove_werewolf.jpgUp far too late into the wee hours of the morning, an all too often zone in which I find myself, I found myself considering Angelou's story and its parallel to the life of not only my own, but to many musicians.

 

 
All or Nothing? Print E-mail
Written by Retannical D. Russell   
Wednesday, 09 April 2008
col_milli_sm.jpgJust because the two faces of Milli Vanilli never spent a day laying down tracks in the recording studio doesn’t make the Milli Vanilli sound any less pleasing. 
 
Love and Happiness Is Al Green Print E-mail
Written by Retannical D. Russell   
Friday, 07 March 2008

state_al-green_sm.jpgThe magical, melodic and distinctive sound of these iconic artists' remains unmatched by today's current pop singers.

 

 
New Kids Are Still Hangin' Tough Print E-mail
Written by Retannical D. Russell   
Wednesday, 06 February 2008

state_nkotb_sm.jpgLife was good, and being part of the massive New Kid phenomenon that swept the world was merely icing on the cake. And you know what? I really, really liked that icing.

 

 
Still a Thriller | 25 Years & Counting Print E-mail
Written by Retannical Russell   
Tuesday, 08 January 2008

state_mj_sm.jpgAny true pop culture aficionado knows the importance of Michael Jackson and the significance of his exceptional and everlasting contribution to music, videos, and even fashion.

 

 
Stars Today... Legends Tomorrow? Print E-mail
Written by Retannical D. Russell   
Monday, 03 December 2007

state_legends.jpgFifteen years after riding the wave of fame and success of the early '90s, Natalie and Whitney, Luther and Prince, and Nirvana and Guns N' Roses have taken their rightful place among the recording industry elite.

 

 
Will the Real Blue-Eyed Soul Artists Please Stand Up? Print E-mail
Written by Retannical D. Russell   
Monday, 08 October 2007

georgemichael_sm.jpgImagine sampling a brand new food, something you had no idea even existed. Something that turned out to be so delicious, so mouthwatering delightful, that after one taste you were hooked.

 

 

 

 
I Love the '80s | O Canada! Print E-mail
Written by Retannical D. Russell   
Monday, 20 August 2007

80s_degrassi_smI saw a group of junior high kids in the middle of their day at school. At first, I thought it was a documentary because the kids looked so real. They spoke and behaved so honestly. There was nothing phony about them.

 

 

 

 
Ruminations on Death Print E-mail
Written by Joseph Watts   
Tuesday, 31 July 2007

deathI see everything through eyes that look through the experience of death and so everything is a bit colored by it. 

 

 

 

 

 
About the Trees Print E-mail
Written by Joseph Watts   
Saturday, 30 June 2007

The whole time, sitting there listening to the scream of the wind, listening to the demonic applause of the rain on our roof, I was worried about the trees.

 

 
All the Men Have Large Hands Print E-mail
Written by Joseph Watts   
Friday, 22 June 2007

jn_gloveAnd then, as I was a child, just like magic my grandfather was transformed into this benevolent, wise old man. I have dreamt of him twice since his death, each time close to the birth of my two sons.

 

 

 

 

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