Tag Archives: music

‘American Idol’ finale: It all ends tonight – CNN.com

“American Idol” is ending after 15 seasons, juggernaut ratings, thousands of aspiring superstars and way too many covers of Whitney Houston songs.

Source: ‘American Idol’ finale: It all ends tonight – CNN.com

I watched the show a couple of times when Lauren Alaina was a finalist against Scotty McCreery. The show has generated some amazing talent from Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood to Jennifer Hudson and Adam Lambert. AI left its mark and will never be forgotten in the history of television and of course music.

Tunes Tuesday – The Power Station, Some Like It Hot

The Power Station was a supergroup featuring Robert Palmer, John Taylor and Andy Taylor from Duran Duran and Tony Thompson from Chic. I loved this supergroup when they came out back in the 1980’s.

Music Monday – Philip Bailey and Phil Collins “Easy Lover”

Philip Bailey from Earth, Wind & Fire with Genesis front man Phil Collins did a duet back in 1984 called ‘Easy Lover’. This remains one of my favorite music collaborations. I heard this song on the radio this weekend and I knew it had to be today’s Music Monday.

Saturday Sounds – The Heavy “How You Like Me Now?”

You might have heard this song a few years ago and it just seems like a nice song to lift spirits and get you going on a Saturday. To everyone who has done some good things that have given you something to brag about a little this song is for you and me.

Tunes Tuesday – The Motels, Only The Lonely

This is such a good song with some classic styling and great vocals by Martha Davis. “Only The Lonely” is on the soundtrack of my youth in the 1980’s.

Music Monday – Bruce Springsteen, We Take Care Of Our Own

In the times we live in we need to take care of one another. Community needs its people to pick up the responsibility for being there in times of trouble and strife. Bruce Springsteen says it all to well in this video. Friends I encourage us all to take care of our family, friends and neighbors. Love one another…