Talia’s Notes: Thoughts On The Passing of Dennis Edwards (The Temptations)
There were two eras of The Temptations which really mattered. I hope that’s not going to anger people in saying this. It’s what I feel within my musical soul. There…
There were two eras of The Temptations which really mattered. I hope that’s not going to anger people in saying this. It’s what I feel within my musical soul. There…
For many years, I have said the same thing to anybody who has been within earshot of me and had an ear for music. If you can’t find yourself tapping…
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When you read some tributes to artists who have just passed, you will oftentimes see that the article might start off with some funny anecdote or even some mention of…
When I first heard “Take It Easy” in the Summer of 1972, I had no idea that I was already having a line drawn for me which was tracing lineages…
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Sometimes, it might be said that a writer’s best work might come when they are a little tired. In this regard, the struggle helps to motivate one to really reach…
He was too good for the music industry. The man was so dignified in how he handled himself among the sharks. How did a man like this end up becoming…