Why isn’t this a hit in America? The Rag’n’Bone Man track  is #1 in eight countries right now, it’s been to number 1 on iTunes in 25 countries, it’s #2 on the European Airplay chart and is even #4 on worldwide Shazam (thanks ROTD for the stats!), but in the States it’s like it doesn’t […]

Peter, Paul & Mary – Spotify They’re not in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. I got a hankering to hear “I Dig Rock And Roll Music.” By 1967 Peter, Paul and Mary were an oldies act, with about as much of a chance of having a hit as Garth Brooks does today. They […]

Helpless – Spotify Helpless – YouTube Don’t email me with that self-righteous attitude telling me you thought this was about the Neil Young song. It’s not. But if you’re interested in the Prairie crooner check out his new cut “My Pledge,” it’s surprisingly good, but not as good as Gordon Lightfoot’s “Plans Of My Own,” […]

The Waiting – Spotify The Waiting – YouTube How do you follow up a hit album? That’s the dilemma Bruno Mars is facing and it appears he’s failing the test. Music is frequently best when it’s a Rorschach test, when you think less and just react. Imagine what music would sound like if it was […]