Memories of Casey Kasem’s American Top 40

When Tiffany sang "you put your arms around me and we tumble to the ground," could I really have pictured a boy and girl tumbling down a hill—like, rolling down it log-style, maybe just before engaging in a potato-sack race? I've spent a lot of time trying to imagine how I sang that song without … Continue reading Memories of Casey Kasem’s American Top 40

Defending The Faith (Or: How Rob Halford Made Me Gasp Once, While Still Merely A Teen)

Raised on the Radio is a new series I've started. As a music lover I have noticed a great difference between those Raised on The Radio, and those who are being raised on streaming music and audio-downloads. As I try to teach my son about the value of musicianship, I find it increasingly difficult to share … Continue reading Defending The Faith (Or: How Rob Halford Made Me Gasp Once, While Still Merely A Teen)