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Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf’s
Friday, May 17th, 2013
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around
The title comes from a New Yorker cartoon by Victoria Roberts. Two women sit having tea, one telling the other, “I want my ashes scattered
The Fracking Frakas
Monday, January 28th, 2013
by Merry Sheils on Living Around
In any healthy republic worth its salt, there is necessary debate on issues of governance and individual rights. One issue that appears paramount these days
The Rolling Stones Rock & Roll Circus: The Opening Acts under the Big Top
Monday, December 24th, 2012
by Alex DiBlasi on Playing Around
Some moments in the history of rock and roll defy the imagination, and The Rolling Stones’ Rock & Roll Circus is certainly one of them.
Master Class: Paul & Linda McCartney: Ram (1971)
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011
by Alex DiBlasi on Playing Around
Discussions of The Beatles’ solo careers have a tendency to get heated quickly, at least if I’m ever involved. I have a hard time respecting
John Lennon: His Best Solo Songs
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010
by Alex DiBlasi on Playing Around
As of December 8, 2010, the world will have existed without the voice of John Lennon for three decades. He was murdered by a deranged
John Lennon’s Ten Most Important Beatles Songs
Thursday, October 14th, 2010
by Alex DiBlasi on Playing Around
With the passing of what would have been John Lennon’s 70th birthday on October 9th, we are once again reminded of the life of a
Ringo Starr Stars in His NYC Birthday Bash
Friday, July 9th, 2010
by Amanda Woods on Playing Around
Ringo Starr turned 70 years old on Wednesday, and he brought the party (and plenty of “peace and love”) to New York as he performed
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