Greatness is in the beholder’s eye. Deep dives always reveals flaws. No hero is unscathed. The challenge is to learn to love imperfection.
For generations, girls have inspired boys to write love songs. For Paul Anka, it was a girl 5 years older who wanted nothing to do with him.
On July 1, 1956, Elvis Presley “Hound Dog” to a basset hound. The next day he recorded one of his most iconic hits.
An encounter at the park with my granddaughter becomes a teachable moment. Always be your best self. You never know who may be watching.
Kurt Vonnegut recounts a life changing incident that taught him that chasing excellence isn’t always the goal. Experience is what truly enriches us.
The last year has taught us many lessons. Perhaps the greatest for me is acceptance. We can’t control what happens to us. But we can control how we respond.
Although it was released before “Let It Be”, the Beatles “Abbey Road” LP, released in the Fall of 1969, was their final collaboration. And it shows.
This Memorial Day, may we never forget the sacrifices others have made for the freedoms we too often take for granted… and model their behavior.
The Funk Brothers didn’t know that “Ball of Confusion” would turn out to be a protest song. The Whitfield/Strong lyrics made it Motown’s first.
Michael Bublé’s rendition of the classic Doc Pomus / Mort Shuman composition, “Save the Last Dance for Me” holds a special place in my heart.