Normally we offer an over-the-counter dose, but today we’re toying with a possible overdose. The occasion: Dave Letterman’s departure from the late night scene. Everybody who is anybody musically has been on Late Night. Who stands out as #1? Paul and Dave don’t hesitate to answer, and that most memorable performance dates all the way back to 1982. Here is …
Two Music Therapy Classics
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. …