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by Kevin Burton What would you say to Sir Elton John if you could have a moment’s conversation with him today? Now that question may be absurd, or at least rhetorical. If you’re like me and grew up with Elton John in his prime all over the radio, as part of the fabric …
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by Kevin Burton In my alternate Motown universe there is a lot more Martha Reeves and a lot less Diana Ross. There is also at least a little more Mary Wells. It’s Wells we focus on today. Sixty years ago, Wells’ “My Guy” became the first Motown record to hit number one on …
by Kevin Burton Years ago there was a series of Skin Bracer after shave commercials where somebody slaps the actor in the face and the actor responds, “Thanks, I needed that.” Remember those? It was a bracing wake-up call and somehow was supposed to sell the product. They had celebrities such as …
by Kevin Burton Hot-buttered joy for breakfast baby, Gerry Rafferty is back! His family is set to release a new CD of his music ten years after his death. This is big, big news in my house. Rest In Blue is set for release Sept. 3. That’s close enough to my …
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