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Music Monday: January 5, 2026

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Hi, everyone. Welcome to this week’s edition of Music Monday.

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Happy 2026, everyone.

If you have been around for a while, you know I like to set the tone for the new year by picking a song with a message I can focus on when all the noise gets too loud. This year that track is one of the greatest rock anthems ever written sung by one of the most phenomenal voices in classic rock history.

Free’s 1970 album contains my song for 2026 (L-R): Andy Fraser, Paul Rodgers, Paul Kossoff and Simon Kirke. (Image found online.  Original source unknown.)

On Christmas Eve 100 years ago in 1925, the first story about a bear who lived “under the name of Sanders” was featured in the London Evening News called, “The Wrong Sort of Bees”, written by Alan Alexander (A.A.) Milne. In October 1926, he expanded that story into a children’s book which followed the characters based on the author’s son, Christopher Robin, his stuffed animals led by his beloved teddy bear, Winnie The Pooh, all his friends & their activities in the 100 Acre Wood.

Image found on The Times website credited to TRUSTEES OF THE POOH PROPERTIES/TRUSTEES OF THE SHEPARD TRUST/HARPERCOLLINS.

In 1961, Disney acquired the rights to the characters and a decade after that, Kenny Loggins (who turns 78 on January 7) wrote an ode to childhood featuring that sweet bear. It was released 55 years ago on the first album Loggins & Jim Messina recorded together, 1971’s Sittin’ In.

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Elvis Aaron Presley was born January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi. Seventy years ago in 1956, he released nearly a dozen songs and made his ground breaking debut in front of 60 million viewers on “The Ed Sullivan Show” on September 9, 1956. Two more appearances for The King would follow-October 28, 1956 & January 6, 1957- with his biggest selling single from 1956 performed all three times.

Elvis Presley on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in October 1956. (Image found online.  Original source unknown.)

This month marks birthday #80 for Doors guitarist Robby Krieger. Born January 8, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, he was 1/4 of one of the greatest American bands in history, an incredibly talented musician and the second main songwriter for them after Jim Morrison. The last album recorded during his lifetime-released 55 years ago in April 1971-features one of Krieger’s most notable tracks.

The Doors sixth studio album was released 55 years ago in April 1971 (L-R): Ray Manzarek, John Densmore, Robby Krieger and Jim Morrison). (Image found online.  Original source unknown.)

Free: “All Right Now” (1970, written by Andy Fraser and Paul Rodgers).

Loggins & Messina: “House At Pooh Corner” (1971, written by Kenny Loggins).

Elvis Presley: “Don’t Be Cruel” (Performed on The Ed Sullivan Show on October 28, 1956. Recorded & released in 1956. Written by Otis Blackwell and Elvis Presley).

The Doors: “Love Her Madly” (1971, written by The Doors: John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek and Jim Morrison).

Stay safe & well.

Music Monday: January 9, 2023

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Hi, everyone. Welcome to another edition of Music Monday.

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It is only the second week of the new year and already we have a triple play. And the first milestone is closest to my heart because this artist holds mine in both of his hands. Fifty years ago on January 5, 1973 Bruce Springsteen released his debut album, Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. The nine tracks from this record is how the musical legacy for The Boss began and it was quite stunning. Several of the songs have become well loved classics including “Blinded By The Light” (which was a #1 hit for Manfred Man’s Earth Band in February 1977), “For You”, “Growin’ Up” and today’s song, my favorite cut from the record. Fifty years later, this man is getting ready to tour again since the pandemic shut everything down. But he spent that time making new music, co-writing a book and hosting a couple of podcasts, amongst other things. And he continues to be the constant in my life.

Kenny Loggins was born January 7, 1948 making this birthday #75. I fell in love with him as a solo performer before discovering his impressive work with Jim Messina (from Buffalo Springfield & Poco). Today’s song is from their first album, Sittin’ In, which was released in 1971. Loggins was also co-writer of The Doobie Brothers hit, “What A Fool Believes” in addition to a lot of movie music from films like Caddyshack, Footloose & Top Gun. And in my favorite episode of “Dharma & Greg”, Loggins not only performed “Danny’s Song” but flexed his comedic muscles when he participated in the hilarious quirky one-of-a-kind wedding between Abby & Larry.

Yesterday marked the 88th birth anniversary for the man the world crowned The King. Elvis Aaron Presley was born January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi. Roughly two decades later, he changed the face of music, the landscape of pop culture, the word censorship in the television medium, the image of what a U.S soldier looked like and basically put the world on a whole new path. It was the one less traveled and it made all the difference. All hail The King.

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Top two pictures: The front and back covers, respectfully, of Bruce Springsteen’s 1973 debut album. Middle: Loggins & Messina’s 1971 debut album. Bottom: Elvis Presley from his 1968 televised comeback special. (Images found online.  Original sources unknown.)

Bruce Springsteen: “Spirit In The Night” (1973, written by Bruce Springsteen).

Loggins & Messina: “House At Pooh Corner” (1971, written by Kenny Loggins).

Elvis Presley: “Love Me Tender” (1956, written by George R. Poulton, Vera Matson, Elvis Presley & (uncredited) Ken Darby).

Stay safe & well.

25 Days Of Christmas Music 2021: Day 3

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Hello, everyone. Welcome back to the countdown.

Day 3

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Kenny Loggins released his debut solo album in 1977. He had already charmed the world with hits like “House At Pooh Corner”, “Your Mama Don’t Dance”, “Danny’s Song” and others during his years partnered with Jim Messina. But Loggins had many more songs to write & sing on his own including today’s from his first record 44 years ago. It has become a seasonal favorite despite having to struggle to find it on the radio each year amongst the tunes that are played several times a day.

I can listen to today’s pick all month long & not come close to getting tired of it. It may only mention the holidays once in the lyrics but going home for them, even in the figurative sense by honoring the people & the traditions we love, is a journey most of us take this time of year whether we want to or not. And as bittersweet as our memories may be, going home should be celebrated just like the song says.

“Whenever I find myself too all alone,
I can make believe I’ve never gone,
I never know where I belong,
Sing me home“.

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Kenny Loggins circa 1978. (Image found online.  Original source unknown.)

Kenny Loggins: “Celebrate Me Home” (1977, written by Bob James and Kenny Loggins).

I do not own the rights to anything.  I am just sharing some things that I love with you  

What are some of your favorite Christmas songs?

Until next time, happy listening!!!