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They’re Coming To Take Me Away Ha-Haa turns 60
There was a one-hit wonder recording in 1966 titled "They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!"The song made it to number 3 on Billboard's top 100 chart, but in today’s cancel culture might be considered inappropriate.
By Cheryl E Preston13 days ago in Beat
Rock Outgrew Gene Simmons
“And they claim that it's music." — Sampled in Public Enemy’s “Contract on the World Love Jam” Gene Simmons cannot seem to hold his tongue. Just weeks after being named a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors, an award he did not deserve, the bassist from KISS made headlines again, showing how rock stars sometimes age into caricatures. Ironically, the aging rock legend was complaining about rap artists being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
By Carl J. Petersen18 days ago in Beat
The Rivers of Babylon
The iconic disco group Boney M from the 1970s left an indelible mark on the music world with their infectious beats and unforgettable melodies. Formed in West Germany, the group's vibrant sound, blending Caribbean rhythms with European pop sensibilities, quickly catapulted them to international stardom.
By Rasma Raisters23 days ago in Beat
Review of 'Man on the Run'
My wife and I saw Man on the Run, a nearly 2-hour documentary on Amazon Prime, about Wings, Paul McCartney's group that flew around the world from shortly after The Beatles broke up in early 1970 to shortly after John Lennon was murdered at the end of 1980, making a Beatles reunion forever impossible.
By Paul Levinsonabout a month ago in Beat
It's 2026. Songs Turning 10 This Year
In 2016, we saw the rise of short form videos and what would lead to the birth of TikTok. We cannot forget the Snapchat filters no matter how cringe worthy some of them might have been. It was also the year in which the hit series Stranger Things debuted.
By Jasmine Aguilarabout a month ago in Beat
The Tango Connection
I suppose I've become a writer so I wouldn't bore everyone to death telling them my stories. Reading them is reading. Not the same. There's rhythm. And timing and, most importantly, drama and suspense. Unless you have tremendous magnetism and an undeniable stage presence, there's no way you can engage an audience the way you can by writing your story. That's my opinion.
By Rene Volpi 2 months ago in Beat
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Happy Together
The American rock band The Turtles formed in Los Angeles, California in 1965. They achieved several Top 40 hits throughout the latter half of the 1960s. With their popular song “Happy Together” rising to number one. The boys in the band were lead vocalist Howard Kaylan, backing vocalist Mark Volman, lead guitarist Al Nichol, rhythm guitarist Jim Tucker, bassist Chuck Portz, and drummer Don Murray. The Turtles disbanded in 1970.
By Rasma Raistersabout 4 hours ago in Beat
Tracing Light and Shadow - Improvisational Pianist Mario Mattia's Latest Release "Origin"
Improvisational pianist Mario Mattia’s "Origin" arrives as a deeply expressive and adventurous piece, one that refuses to be confined by a single mood or stylistic lane. Instead, it unfolds with a sense of intention and emotional breadth, inviting the listener into a world where contrast is not just present but essential to the listening experience.
By Whitney Millerabout 4 hours ago in Beat
1950s Bands and Singers on Tour 2026
Hula hoops, poodle skirts, drive-in movies, and the Mickey Mouse Club were just some of the fads that came out of the 1950s. One fad that didn't go away was rock and roll music. Some of the most popular music artists from that decade are still touring today. Take a look and please enjoy some music while you're here.
By Janis Masyk-Jacksona day ago in Beat
"The Pushover"
"The Pushover" at Chain Theatre is written by John Patrick Shanley who gave us some great works in "Doubt" and "Moonstruck". Another play that Shanley wrote, "Danny and The Deep Blue Sea" was another show that I have seen a few times which was great at the Lortel Theatre and awful at the Davenport Theatre.  The world premier of "The Pushover" is not one of Shanley's best works, in fact, it is awful. Directed by Kirk Gostkowski, "The Pushover" never gets moving. The writing is all over the place as the audience sits and tries to make sense of the play unfolding before them.  The four person show does not have great acting in it, Rebecca De Mornay, who I was looking forward to seeing onstage was bland, uninspiring on stage. Christina Toth as Soochi was out of her depth as a stage actor as was Christopher Sutton as the Therapist/ Kenny. Di Zhu as Pearl was effective at times, at other times the writing drowned out her acting ability.he four person show does not have great acting in it, Rebecca De Mornay, who I was looking forward to seeing onstage was bland, uninspiring on stage. Christina Toth as Soochi was out of her depth as a stage actor as was Christopher Sutton as the Therapist/ Kenny. Di Zhu as Pearl was effective at times, at other times the writing drowned out her acting ability.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).a day ago in Beat
The Thunder God Bass Solo That Rewrote Rock
I’ve loved the bass guitar for as long as I can remember. When I was a kid, that low rumble grabbed me in a way nothing else did. But let’s be honest — guitar players always seem to get the spotlight. Maybe it’s the flashy solos, the windmills, the poses. Meanwhile, the bass is expected to stay in the back and behave.But why? Who decided the bass can’t take a solo? Who wrote that rule?
By Music Stories2 days ago in Beat
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