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Born in the USA! and other awesome songs about America
By
Evan Derrick
Our music editor, Stephen Russ, put together a sweet top 10 list of inspiring songs about America just in time for 4th of July weekend. “Born in the USA” is obviously on there, as well as tunes by Neil Diamond and James Brown. You owe it to yourself to check out the list if only…
How We’ll Remember Michael Jackson
By
Douglas Howe
I join with the legions who are mourning the death of Michael Jackson today. As Neil Diamond would have written–and will likely add to his stage version of the song–Michael is “Done Too Soon.” His was a genius that went unmatched when he was in his prime. And his was also a story umatched in…
‘Reverend’ Neil Diamond?!
By
Douglas Howe
I’ve heard Neil Diamond’s music before and loved it. But I never thought it’d be time to call him Reverend Neil! Let me explain. What do you do when you’re 67 years old, on a world-wide tour, after having lost your voice on one stop and having been on the road for most of the…
Bernie Mac: Another ‘Done Too Soon’
By
Douglas Howe
Add another one, Neil Diamond, to your “Done Too Soon” lyrics: Bernie Mac is gone at 50. Although he rose from a poor upbringing to become a household comedic name, there was always a sense that there was more genius there, more exposure to come, more lives to touch, and more fulfillment for a genius…
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