NewMexiKen (Free subscription) | 12/11/2008
Elizabeth Cady Stanton was born on this date in 1815. Today is also the birthday … of Wallace Shawn. The actor-playwright is 65. Inconceivable! He’s the son of the former New Yorker editor William Shawn, and he’s become well known as a character actor in Hollywood movies such as The Princess Bride (1987) and Clueless (1995). [...]
Inside the Lakers (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
Rewind to the plight of the NFL Network (which we covered some in today's media column -- linked here) as it tries again to make some headway onto the TV cable landscape, as it is tossed around on different sports...
Hindu (Free subscription) | 08/08/2008
Many artists like The Shadows and The Everly Brothers have recorded their versions of this song, but Brian Hyland’s rendition gave it worldwide fame in 1962. Every wannabe guitarist/singer would love this song: an ideal way to melt the ...
Hindu (Free subscription) | 08/08/2008
Originally a Christian hymn written by Eleanor Farjeon, this song was made popular by Yusuf Islam (formerly known as Cat Stevens). The piano intro is captivating, while Cat Stevens’ voice has a razor sharp feel to it. Though this song is ...
Keep The Coffee Coming (Free subscription) | 05/07/2008
Boring Like A Drill (Free subscription) | 05/01/2008
Another year, another Magic 1278 Listener Advisory Board Survey . Visit their home page and click on the Advisory Board link in the bottom right corner to join in the fun. The golden rule still applies: one dud song amongst a sea of gems, including Lobo's "Don't Expect Me To Be Your Friend", which is just about the most Magic-esque song in the world. This month seems to have a sub-theme of semi-forgotten...
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 19/12/2007
The radio and Internet show “It's Branson Tonight” is still in business with a new Saturday program featuring the Original Stars of Dick Clark’s American Bandstand. Brian Hyland (“Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini”), Judy Craig Mann (original lead singer of the Chiffons) and Chris Montez (“Let's Dance”) are among the guests. Listeners can expect to hear the hits, too.
photocase.com (Free subscription) | 05/12/2007
Title: Yellow Polka User: boing Description: She was as nervous as she could be She was afraid to come out of the locker She was afraid that somebody would see Brian Hyland
composite drawlings (Free subscription) | 12/11/2007
Your birthday today: A fine retentive memory and a good mind for details are your chief characteristics. You are amiable, magnetic and intuitive; a favorite among your friends and always welcome at social gatherings. You like to travel and to read about it. You will have an harmonious and happy life. Anna Dodge and Dilys Shears 1926 have happy lives like yours, having also been born on this date some...
NewMexiKen (Free subscription) | 12/11/2007
Today is the birthday … of Wallace Shawn. The actor-playwright is 64. Inconceivable! He’s the son of the former New Yorker editor William Shawn, and he’s become well known as a character actor in Hollywood movies such as The Princess Bride (1987) and Clueless (1995). Most people don't know that he’s also an avant-garde playwright. [...]
VH1 (Free subscription) | 12/11/2007
Needcoffee.com (Free subscription) | 04/11/2007
Plan R Soundtracks has released the soundtrack to The Heartbreak Kid, the latest Farrelly Brothers flick. You've got 14 new tracks (full list below), which includes exclusive new songs by The Flaming Lips and Buva. Here's what they have to say: In The Heartbreak Kid, single and indecisive Eddie (Ben Stiller) begins dating [...]
Blogger News Network (Free subscription) | 12/10/2007
Ben Stiller’s latest movie, The Heartbreak Kid, came out this last weekend with a less than stellar performance (It failed to top the box office, losing out on that title to the latest film by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson). It is beginning to look as though the Farrelly Brothers’ newest movie will have a [...]
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 10/10/2007
Little Anthony and the Imperials, Fabian, Bobby Vee and The Chiffons all scheduled Hong Kong superstar Jenny Tseng and Motown tribute 'Solid Gold Motown' also appearing NIAGARA FALLS, ON, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ - Fallsview Casino Resort announced a nostalgia-filled January concert line-up that includes performances by some of the pioneers of modern popular music as well as tributes to many others. ...
Quarterlifeparty (Free subscription) | 28/08/2007
The new Farrely Brothers movie starring Ben Stiller and Rob Corduroy goes like this: Boy doesn't want to get married. Boy meets girl of his dreams. Boy gets married. Girl turns out to be insane. Boy then meets real dream girl on his honeymoon. It looks to have the usual Stiller antics and the usual Farrelly Brother antics has well, it also has a pretty good soundtrack: 1. The Flaming Lips – The Horny...
