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Monday Morning Video – Lloyd Price

Monday, May 10, 2021 By Mayer Danzig

We lost a legend last week with the passing of Lloyd Price. The Louisiana native was a rock and roll pioneer, writing and recording storied classics like “Stagger Lee”, “Lawdy Miss Clawdy”, and “Personality” (the song that inspired his nickname “Mr. Personality”). We had the chance to interview Price several years ago and it remains […]

Filed Under: In Memoriam, Soul/R&B, Videos Tagged With: Allen Toussaint, John Fogerty, Johnnie Johnson, Little Richard, Lloyd Price

Monday Morning Video – Little Richard

Monday, May 11, 2020 By Mayer Danzig

Another legend gone…

Filed Under: In Memoriam, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Little Richard

Monday Morning Video – Tell Me How to Get to Sesame Street

Monday, November 18, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Happy 50th Anniversary, Sesame Street! The legendary children’s television show has become an educational institution, helping to shape countless minds while never shying away from important social topics. It has also hosted some of the biggest names in music history. Their performances include both parodies and straight up takes on their greatest hits, plus some […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Pop, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Bela Fleck, Elvis Costello, Feist, James Taylor, Johnny Cash, Little Richard, Loretta Lynn, Paul Simon, R.E.M., Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder

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