Doug: Today we're discussing great vocal performances, both recorded and live. Below is one of my all-time favorites, from 1982's...

Doug: How about musicians who get around? OK, you're thinking "sex, drugs, and rock -n- roll". But I'm thinking of a gu...

Doug: Now here's an idea for an ongoing series. Karen previously touched on her favorite albums of 1976 ... why not expand this throu...

Karen: Which 50s  rocker has proven to be the most influential? And why? (Don't feel limited to the candidates below.)

Karen: Today we're taking a little break from the episode reviews so I can share with you a fantastic experience I had this l...

Doug: My oldest son and I frequently evaluate life's pleasures in an ongoing conversation about "The Man". Doug: For exam...

Doug: Back on January 31, I was charged with driving my sister the 50 miles or so up to Midway Airport so she could catch her flight ho...

Doug: My wife and I were recently offered a deal we couldn't refuse on a used vehicle. We weren't in the market, as the SUV I was...

Doug: Back on Monday, November 30, I was watching the Chicago Bulls play the San Antonio Spurs in an NBA tilt. It was playoff-caliber bas...

Doug: Today we're talking relaxation from life's stressors -- and who isn't assaulted by those on a daily basis? I've lon...

Doug: You may consider just about anything that afflicts you in your obsession... or maybe you're not smitten that way. True or Fa...

Doug: Back in 2013 we ran a post about surprise back-up singers . Stevie Nicks, Mick Jagger, Phil Collins, James Taylor, and many others ...

Doug: So last week I was in the basement cleaning. I didn't care for what was on the radio, didn't have my Bluetooth speaker or an...

Karen: The Rolling Stones have re-issued their classic 1971 album Sticky Fingers in 374 different versions to choose from -well, maybe not ...

Doug: It has occurred to me that the Beatles show up in other people's song lyrics, maybe more than you'd think. Here are a few ...

Karen: Regular readers here know mine (sorry Doug): Karen: What's yours?

Karen: Back when I was a kid, I loved my big honkin' headphones that fit completely over my ears, encapsulating me in my own world ...

Karen: Today's post was suggested by BABster Joseph -thanks for the great idea! Knowing how folks around here love to talk about music...

Doug: Raise your hand if you love long plays where the band just seems to love what they're doing and gets into an extended jam. Me, t...