Music is such a richly diversified tapestry that its ability to provide therapy is virtually unlimited. It can exhilarate, sadden, calm, inform; it can make us introspective, or just plain crazy with emotion. Today, let’s open the musical vault for two all-time classics that really need no introduction. Even so, here are a few words about today’s B-side, James Brown’s …
Music Therapy: every Thursday
Today is no exception. Or is it? Actually, today’s post is an exceptional one, marking the 8th anniversary of the death of the Mr. Dynamite, Hardest Working Man in Show Business, Soul Brother #1, the Godfather of Soul, Mr. Please Please himself, Augusta’s own James Brown (1933-2006). In his honor, feast your eyes and ears on this excellent video tribute. …
V = JB
This week’s V is for Video Thursday music video travels back 50 years to the legendary 1964 T.A.M.I. show (Teenage Awards Music International) in Santa Monica, California. This week’s release of the James Brown biopic Get On Up has again shone the spotlight on Augusta’s own James Brown, Soul Brother #1, the Godfather of Soul. The New Yorker this week …