New music video from Bright Light Bright Light – “There Are No Miracles.” Available now on iTunes.
Music: Bright Light Bright Light “There Are No Miracles”
12 Days Of Christmas Music: Faith Hill "Where Are You Christmas?"
One of my favorite contemporary holiday songs. From the soundtrack of the film How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Faith Hill sings “Where Are You Christmas?” https://youtu.be/Bt3Y3HJpXQs?si=654ffHSeK0CkLfWV
Charity Single For World AIDS Day: Bright Light Bright Light “Everything I Ever Wanted”
For World AIDS Day, out singer Rod Thomas (currently touring with Elton John) has released this charity single “Everything I Ever Wanted.” From Bright Light Bright Light:
“I really wanted to do something to help raise money for World AIDS Day. I know many people who have been affected by the disease and making pop music, I don’t get to do an awful lot that feels like it helps a wider community. And while I love working in a pop world, it’s so important for me to still be connected to the real world and real people. “I hope we can raise money, and in some small way I can help to fight AIDS and to give something back to Elton to thank him for all his support of my work, by raising money for his AIDS Foundation and the excellent work he and his team do.”
A portion of all proceeds go to the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Available now on Amazon.
Christmas Music: Idina Menzel & Michael Bublé “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”
Adorable – two of my favorite artists – Idina Menzel and Michael Bublé – from Idina’s new holiday CD, “Holiday Wishes.” https://youtu.be/6bbuBubZ1yE?si=Vymiu6yxOf4hI3qm
Channing Tatum Promises “Joe Manganiello Naked As Much As Possible” In Magic Mike XXL
Joe Manganiello
Tatum: One of our first stops is at a drag club on our odyssey. We call it a stripper odyssey because it’s a traveling band of strippers. This movie is a lot more fun. In the first movie, we were obligated to show the underbelly — the pitfalls and dangers of being in that world. In this one, we kicked off a lot of the darkness. We’re going to have a lot of fun on the road together. Hopefully you’re going to care about these guys, and then get to see a lot of ridiculous nakedness and stupidity.
TIME: That’s what America wants.
Tatum: We got Joe Manganiello naked as much as possible. Everyone in the world: you’re welcome.
New music: Bright Light Bright Light “I Believe”
Bright Light Bright Light, (aka Rod Thomas, currently on tour opening for Elton John) drops his new single, “I Believe,” on iTunes today.
Music: Elton John & Bright Light Bright Light “I Wish We Were Leaving”
“I Wish We Were Leaving” is the title track of Bright Light Bright Light’s (aka Rod Thomas) new EP out on April 7 (as well as a track from his forthcoming sophomore record Life Is Easy, due out in July) — and Thomas shares vocal duties with Sir Elton John. The duet happened after Elton John reached out to Rod Thomas to praise BLBL’s debut album, Make Me Believe In Hope. “From then I kept hearing his voice on the track,” Thomas tells The Guardian. “In time I played him ‘I Wish We Were Leaving’ and he added his vocals. Although it wasn’t written as a duet, I love that his voice taking lead in the second verse is a reminder that every relationship has two sides and two voices.”
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Christmas song of the day: “Little Drummer Boy/Peace On Earth” David Bowie & Bing Crosby
This clip from a 1977 Bing Crosby Christmas special always makes me smile for the cross-generational aspect AND the surprising ease that Bowie and Crosby seemed to have in the performance. As the story goes, Bowie didn’t think “Little Drummer Boy” was a good fit for him. From the Washington Post:
The original plan had been for Bowie and Crosby to sing just “Little Drummer Boy.” But “David came in and said: ‘I hate this song. Is there something else I could sing?’ ” Fraser said. “We didn’t know quite what to do.”
(Writers) Fraser, Kohan and Grossman left the set and found a piano in the studios’ basement. In about 75 minutes, they wrote “Peace on Earth,” an original tune, and worked out an arrangement that weaved together the two songs. Bowie and Crosby nailed the performance with less than an hour of rehearsal.
The recording was released for sale in 1982 and remains in heavy rotation on radio during the holidays. https://youtu.be/lCpXMy5GalI
GLEE Honors Cory Monteith – “Seasons of Love”
The cast of GLEE honors Cory Monteith by singing “Seasons of Love” from the Broadway hit musical RENT as part of the tribute to Monteith in this week’s episode, titled “The Quarterback.” Continue reading “GLEE Honors Cory Monteith – “Seasons of Love””
A great voice gone – Eydie Gormé “What Did I Have”
Seriously, kids. It does. Not. Get. Better. Than. This.
Despite any cliche of “Steve and Eydie” – Eydie Gormé could SANG.
Sadly, Gormé died on August 10, 2013, at age 84 in Las Vegas after a brief illness. Famous for her solo pop hits and her long career with her husband Steve Lawrence, she passed away just six days before her 85th birthday.
Rest well, Eydie. We are all better because you were here.