Tag Archives: music

This Day in Rock History

Posted on October 4, 2018 by mitchteemley

On this day in rock history: 1961 – Bob Dylan made his concert debut at Carnegie Hall. 58 people attended (mostly Bob’s personal friends). Bob’s take of the box office was $20 1965 – Paul McCartney’s “Scrambled Eggs” (also known … Continue reading →

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The Queen of Soul

Posted on August 17, 2018 by mitchteemley

Titles and accolades are often little more than hype. Not hers. I was honored to meet Aretha Franklin decades ago when my band did an ABC special with her. Like many artists, she was an introvert, with a shy smile … Continue reading →

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Be a Falsetto!

Posted on March 19, 2018 by mitchteemley

No, I’m not referring to the old HBO crime drama. I’m referring to the vocal technique epitomized by Mickey Mouse (originally voiced by Walt Disney himself), produced by using the soft outer edges of the vocal chords. It’s a natural, … Continue reading →

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Earworm!

Posted on February 11, 2017 by mitchteemley

Behold I had the song “Dancing Queen” stuck in my head I wept I repented of all that had brought me to this piteous place Verily, did I gnash my teeth and pray for deliverance Yet naught would avail me Finally, … Continue reading →

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