Articles in Music
John Lennon Knew My Name
“From our ancestors come our names, but from our virtues our honors.” ~Proverb
Life meanders. We take so many paths and roads, and I have often wondered how much import our given name has. When I was preparing for each child I carried within me, I took a long time choosing a name for them. And as I look at my …
Tom Waits Sings, “You Can Never Hold Back Spring”
This time of year in Pennsylvania is usually dark, snowy, and somewhat foreboding-looking. This year, however, has been a mild and surprising winter. The sky is bluer and the temperatures are moderate. Snow has only been a light blanket that quickly melted. Perhaps Al Gore was right about global warming. But when it comes to the seasons, I cannot help …
Askcherlock Wishes You Happy Holidays!
This time of year is filled with so many emotions. The happiness of being with friends and family makes all the necessary work a labor of love. We at Askcherlock have much for which we are grateful. After some serious health scares that turned out to be all right, we are thankful for good health, and send prayers and good …
Adele Takes Six Grammy Nominations!
Those who know me, understand my love of music. My tastes are very eclectic, from old standards done by Tony Bennett, to Blues done by the late Garry Moore, to Zydeco, Paul Simon and much more. This year, along with millions of others, I discovered the raw and sultry tones of British singer/songwriter Adele. I have put her songs on …
Interlude for a Rainbow
Eva Cassidy was perhaps one of the finest singer/songwriters to have graced this earth. Alas, she was gone too soon. So on this mellow day, I share with you her rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. May we never forget that each day brings its challenges and its rewards. I will set aside my words today, so that you may …
Paul Simon Revisited
I have long believed that music can calm the soul and stir the heart. It is my drug of choice. I have had a video of Paul Simon‘s 1991 Concert In The Park for many years. Since it was a VHS tape, it has been lying dormant for some time. Last week I found a place that would transfer it …
