Monthly Archives: June 2011
A Coda: Clarence Clemons
Coda: “A concluding section or passage, extraneous to the basic structure of the composition but added in order to confirm the impression of finality.” Harvard Dictionary of Music. Can you imagine the music of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band without Clarence … Continue reading
This Historic Day In Music: “Blackbird”
In June of 1968, The Beatles were well into the process of recording new songs for their next album. On Tuesday, June 11, however, only two Beatles were working at London’s Abbey Road Studios. With George and Ringo on a trip to the United States, John and … Continue reading
National Jukebox
About a month ago, my father-in-law, Phil, sent me a link to a news article announcing the on-line arrival of something called the “National Jukebox.” After reading the article, I immediately logged onto this new website. My, oh my. It is amazing. Really, … Continue reading
Summer’s Here…Again
The last day of my 36th year of teaching was Thursday, June 2. That made the first day of my summer vacation yesterday, Friday, June 3. I spent the celebratory day – and a glorious, New-England-in-June day it was – in Boston, … Continue reading
This Historic Day In Music: “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”
It was 34 years ago today, “Sgt. Pepper” was the disc to play. It never has gone out of style, It’s still guaranteed to raise a smile. So, let me send a thought to you, Treat yourself and your ears: … Continue reading
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