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 …
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. …
The Godfather gives Shout-Out No. 4,817,653 to Augusta
{Thanks to Joshua Arbor}
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 …