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Bobby VintonCrooner Bobby Vinton sang many of the songs that we fell in love to.
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Jack LawrenceThe name of legendary songwriter Jack Lawrence's autobiography says it all: "They All Sang My Songs."
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Roger McGuinnRoger and Camilla joined us live in studio for the entire hour. Roger brought his guitar and took us on a trip thorough the history of rock.
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Top Ten Baby Boomer Graduation SongsAs young people prepare for high school graduations around the country (my own daughter included) I thought it would be cool (do they say that word anymore?) to come up with a Top Ten List of Baby Boomer Graduation Songs. These are the songs my...
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Secret Hidden Lyrics RevealedIt's a long standing music industry secret. You may think you know the words to your favorite songs, but do you really? Here's a video making the rounds that reveals the true lyrics to the biggest hit by the legendary Joe Cocker.
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Becoming A 'Rock Star' at 53...I go to prove that you are never too old to keep trying. Although I have been writing songs and making music for over 50 years, it has only been in the last year that I have been able to have my dream come true - to record a CD and share my...
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Jos Feliciano Channels Spirit of 1960sJos Feliciano is back with his first English-language album in a decade, and it's his boldest album yet.
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Today's Buzz: Thursday, Jan. 31It's the last day of January. Finish off the month with a fresh cup of the GB News Brew! The day's top stories, the day's most interesting stories, celebrity birthdays and, of course, January 31st from a boomer perspective.
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Camilla McGuinn: Roadie Report 30: McGuinn/McGuireBeaufort, SC It’s time for our “creative Saturday” moments and I had planned to write about the concerts and the trip to Tarrytown, NY and Natick, MA. I'm always wont to use the photographs I take on the road to inspire the memories to spring...
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Can I get an 'Amen?'
Well, I just got back from a most wonderful 2 weeks away 'on tour' and I must say I am tired and still reeling from all the events! All 3 concerts were a real joy to do. The St. Paul United Church of Christ and...
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'Andy Griffith' Composer DiesThe whistle behind one of TV's all-time most recognizable theme songs has died. Earle Hagen not only whistled it, he wrote it, too. In fact, he wrote some of the most popular themes in history. See if your favorite show is among them.
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Boomer's Buzz: Tuesday, May 6, 2008North Carolina and Indiana primaries could end or reshape the Democratic battle, PETA wants filly's jockey suspended, painkiller may cut dementia risk, lions in sidecars, the top 10 songs from the movies, throwing babies from the roof, and more.
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Memories of the Byrds as told to Camilla McGuinn
In July 2005, I wrote the first "Roadie Report" for Roger's web page. I wasn't sure I wanted this personal road diary to come under scrutiny of the world, but several different prompts set me to writing. After a few BLOG entries, I received an email from...
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Don BrewerIt didn’t take long for rock band Grand Funk Railroad to win the hearts of millions, but now front man Don Brewer and the band satisfy three generations of fans with a comeback.
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Hot Holiday ToysWhat your kids and grandkids will be begging for this season.
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Roadie Report by Camilla McGuinn
Roadie Report 31 - "The Rolling Thunder Revue" Roger McGuinn, Joanie Mitchell, Joan Beaz A few days after we hugged Barry McGuire goodbye, we loaded our van and hit the road. October has always been our favorite time of year to tour. The minute the...
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Eight Miles High: Historic Home Movie RediscoveredIn 1965, The Byrds' Gene Clark, Roger McGuinn, and David Crosby wrote the song Eight Miles High about their plane trip to England. Two years later, the group returned to London and McGuinn took along his home movie camera -- now he's unveiling the film.
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Camilla McGuinn- Roadie Report 25
Saturday, April 28, 2007 Roadie Report 25- Jim McGuinn with Bobby Darin, Art & Paul, Judy Collins, Dion and John Sebastian in Greenwich Village in 1963 by Camilla McGuinn It was a summer’s morning in 1963 when Jim McGuinn stood looking up at the...
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Roger McGuinn's Latest SongRock and Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn has just put the finishing touches on a song he first learned in the late '50s, and you can download it for free! Click to find out more.
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Super Groovy 70sWas there ever a more chaotic decade than the 60's? I mean, it's like the '70's never had a chance!!! Imagine being squeezed in between the '60's and the '80's! It's no wonder the '70's wandered around like a lost little puppy looking for a place to call...
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No Patch, But Great Film!It's been a wild couple of weeks for me -- on the job, and off! Here are some of the highlights.First, let me deal with some "business." In last Thursday's Insider newsletter, the bottom of the page previewed a story we hoped to bring you...
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The Baby Boomer Retreat, Daytona Beach, FlWhat can I say? I am exhausted but in a good way after experiencing the marvelous Diva Retreat. I know Beverly must have been exhausted as well as Carol, her assistant who recently lost her father and aunt. I tried to comfort her as...
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Camilla and Roger McGuinn - Roadie Report 36
We have been home for six weeks, so when I sat down at my desk this Saturday morning, I didn’t have a clue what to write but to write I must. We happily go on the road again on Wednesday and the April Blog must be uploaded to mcguinn.com.I could...
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Bob Dylan's New ArtBob Dylan is best known for his scratchy voice and deep lyrics, but now, this singer-songwriter-poet-artist is showing off some new art in the United Kingdom.
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Roadie Report 32 -By Camilla McGuinn
Growing Bolder Note: This a fabulous 2007 wrap-up written by Roger McGuinn's wife Camilla. As always, it's a fascinating tale that starts in the present and occasionally "timeshifts" to add context to the present. October 10, 2007: Roger was...