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Overheard at the Record Store-16

“They have a Creedence cassette. This is proof that miracles happen.” “You know you’re a record nerd when you’re looking at records under an electron microscope.” “I know I’ve entered the no-shit zone, but records are heavy.” “The ’60s did not end well for that guy.” “Do you have inspirational music for seminars?” “Hmm…like what?” [...]

Turntable for Your Car

It was a format that never really took off, but in 1956, Chrysler was leading the automotive stereo chase with their in-car turntables, know as the Highway Hi-Fi. They developed an arm and needle that would absorb the bumps from the road, and records that played much slower with significantly deeper grooves, which increased the [...]

Cutest Ukulele Player Ever

When I see naturally talented kids like this, it makes me wonder who they were in their last life. While most kids his age are out pounding rocks and jumping in circles, he’s here with his ukulele, nailing the rhythm, owning the chord changes and singing with relaxed, heartfelt passion. I love this kid. Related [...]

Ladies First

This video for “Ladies First” by Queen Latifah and Monie Love has been absent from YouTube for the last couple of years due to legal mumbo-jumbo, so when I saw that it was back up, I had to share it. Queen Latifah has been a source of inspiration for a long time and this video [...]

Captain Picard vs. the Alphabet

You know him. You love him. Now, watch in amazement as he takes on his greatest challenge yet: a show-tune re-working of the alphabet. Bet you didn’t see that one coming. Related Posts Very Long Words AEIOU and Sometimes Y Phrase Origins Outstanding Anagrams Something to Think About

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