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ROCKOLLECTIONS: IT'S ONLY DEATH PT.1

I will go where Radio dares not!

The Theme of this New Series is Death.

Fear not, don’t shy away, I will do this with a lighthearted touch for the most part!

I am doing this Series for two primary reasons.

I always wanted to see if I could do it.

And secondly, my Birthday is coming- Birth And Death go together, if you get one you’ll inevitably get the other!

To start, a Musical Point/Counterpoint!

Then a method of dealing with the Angel Of Death, and we'll… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on March 18, 2024 at 9:09pm — 1 Comment

ROCKOLLECTIONS: VOL2- NAMEDROPPING PT.4

I forgot to identify the Song and Group that ended last Chapter, so I will.

That was TV, let's Go To The Movies for some Namedropping In Songs!

Self-explanatory, not much I can add.

And I'll close with that King Of Namedropping again this week.

Join me for a listen, we'll have fun with this!



Here are the links to Some Actor & Actress Names And More, at Mike Pell Rockollections:



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Added by Mike Pell on March 13, 2024 at 9:38pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: VOL2- NAMEDROPPING PT.3

More Namedropping songs this week for one very good reason.

I am famously lazy, lol!

Rather than start a new pile of Songs, it was easier to stay with the pile I already had.

And one thing is clearly apparent, there is no shortage of Namedropping Songs!

This Episode is another of those Kitchen Sink ones.

With Soul, Classical, Sports, Jazz, Blues, a Pioneering Rock & Roll DJ, even a Beatnik Poet being Namedropped.

This is a good one!



Here are the… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on March 12, 2024 at 1:35am — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: VOL2- NAMEDROPPING PT.2

There are some Namedropping songs that if you blink- don't pay attention for a moment- you'll miss them.

Others hit you over the head, the Namedropping is even in the title!

That's the case with the opening song in this Chapter.

Then a guy I am a huge fan of, who died a some years ago, known as The Originator, or Architect, when it comes to Rock & Roll!

This Artist's Rocking Rhythms and Electric Guitar playing still influence people.

Nobody, and I mean nobody, comes… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on March 6, 2024 at 9:24pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: VOL2- NAMEDROPPING PT.1

I'll begin this Episode with a mischievous false start, lol!

Then it's a return to some Namedropping.

That's when a song contains a mention in the lyrics of a Musician, a Group, a Movie Star, a Politician...any one or any thing famous and well-known.

The first song is a Roll Call...a Rock & Roll Call.

A song so terrific, and mentioning so many Singers and Groups, once you hear it you'll never forget it!

After that, I'll go my merry way with my own peculiar… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on March 4, 2024 at 8:06pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: BY THE NUMBERS- 25 TO 31 PT.6 END

NUMBERS 25 TO 31



Well I DID it, By The Numbers, an attempt to play songs in order with the specific number in it beginning with One, moving up to Thirty One!

The Number can be in the Song Title or the Lyrics, and in the vast majority of the Songs it's in BOTH!

I got to 31, and no Number was skipped or missed.

A Mixed Bag of Music, including Miles, Jennifers, Steppenwolf, a Tribute To Hank Williams, 50's Rock and more!

Join me for the 31 Pinnacle, it was fun, with… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on February 28, 2024 at 9:36pm — 6 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: BY THE NUMBERS- 19 TO 24 PT.5

NUMBERS 19 TO 24



Running the table with By The Numbers, an attempt to play songs in order with the specific number in it beginning with One, moving up to Thirty One!

The Number can be in the Song Title or the Lyrics, and in the vast majority of the Songs it's in BOTH!

23 was one of the most difficult to find for me, but I did, lol!

It's the usual Mixed Bag of Music, this time going from 19 to 24.

Give a listen, it's unpredictable!



Here are the links to… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on February 26, 2024 at 9:54pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: BY THE NUMBERS- 14 TO 18 PT.4

NUMBERS 14 TO 18



More By The Numbers, an attempt to play songs in order with the specific number in it beginning with One, moving up to Thirty One!

The Number can be in the Song Title or the Lyrics, and in the vast majority of the Songs it's in BOTH!

And for each Number I may play one song, two songs, who knows, maybe five songs.

It's the usual Mixed Bag of Music, this time going from 14 to 18.

Beginning with a 14 you have to listen for.

Join me, I am having… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on February 21, 2024 at 9:11pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: BY THE NUMBERS- 8 TO 13 PT.3

NUMBERS 8 TO 13



It's back to By The Numbers, an attempt to play songs in order with the specific number in it beginning with One, moving up to Thirty One!

The Number can be in the Song Title or the Lyrics, and in the vast majority of the Songs it's in BOTH!

And for each Number I may play one song, two songs, who knows, maybe five songs.

It's the usual Mixed Bag of Music, this time going from 8 to 13.

Join me for a listen, I am having fun with this, and you might… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on February 19, 2024 at 9:17pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: VALENTINES DAY 2024 PT.2

This St. Valentine’s Day Edition continues with a tune by a woman named Sam Brown, which can be found on the Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra album that included George Harrison's last recorded song.

Then it seems to me Valentine’s Day is a good time for thoughts of Old Records and Old Loves.

I'll have a little History of Valentine’s Day, it dates back to the 3rd Century,

And for a finish, a couple of my favorite Love Songs, both with Girl's Names in the title.

I… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on February 14, 2024 at 8:08pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: VALENTINES DAY 2024 PT.1

The Super Bowl is over, and now we can turn our attention to Valentine’s Day.

For it, I wandered around the Music Library picking out Love Songs.

Songs I really like- Dedicated To The Ones I Love!

Love can lift you up, Love can break your heart.

And some of the most Touching Songs are about Love Lost, and one in here reaches in and GRABS me!

That Getting Over You thing!

Join me for the ride!



Here are the links to The Good, The Bad & The Ugly, lol, at… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on February 12, 2024 at 8:15pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: BY THE NUMBERS- 5 TO 8 PT.2

NUMBERS 5 TO 8



Here is an idea that came to me listening to The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole, the part where he sings, "To kids from one to ninety-two".

I thought wouldn't it be cool to play a song with each of those numbers in them.

Then I realized that would probably be impossible, so I downsized.

7 of the 12 Months of the Year have 31 Days in them, so why not try that!

So that's the premise, play a song with the specific number in it beginning with One,… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on February 7, 2024 at 11:14pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: BY THE NUMBERS- 1 TO 4 PT.1

NUMBERS 1 TO 4



Here is an idea that came to me listening to The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole, the part where he sings, "To kids from one to ninety-two".

I thought wouldn't it be cool to play a song with each of those numbers in them.

Then I realized that would probably be impossible, so I downsized.

7 of the 12 Months of the Year have 31 Days in them, so why not try that!

So that's the premise, play a song with the specific number in it beginning with One,… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on February 5, 2024 at 11:54pm — 4 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: CHANGES PT.10 FINAL

It's Time to Change Topics- so it's the Final Chapter to a long Series.

I've covered a lot of ground over these weeks.

This last half, a look and listen regarding Changes Of Heart and Changes Of Mind.

Changing Your Mind might be the easiest, most acceptable Change of all, but there's no guarantee that will work out!

I'll sum up what we learned during this Series, if anything.

And I have TWO endings- both with lyrics worthy of your attention.

So I ask for it.

I… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on January 31, 2024 at 8:39pm — 4 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: CHANGES PT.9

Making it through the entire month of January with Changes Songs- a Series inspired by the Changing of the Calendar Year.

Got another song in here called Changes, Ray Davies solo and more.

Then one thing we can always count on, Changes In Weather!

Including a thoroughly enjoyable, laid back, funny Song for all Lovers Of Guitar.

Give a listen, one last Episode to go!



Here are the links to No Global Warming, at Mike Pell Rockollections:



At… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on January 29, 2024 at 10:33pm — 4 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: CHANGES PT.8

There are so very very many Changes songs- and good ones- I may Change my mind about ending the Series now.

I’ll open with a song I love, and if we weren’t crazy we’d all go insane.

Then a song from a guy I haven’t thought of in years, wonder what ever happened to him?

Followed by one with Great Lyrics that asks Great Questions.

Then a little something you may not know involving The Greatest Band That Ever Existed!

And another Great Group with their Masterpiece from a… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on January 24, 2024 at 9:54pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: CHANGES PT.7

More Changes, and since I started this Series I have played 9 songs titled Changes.

So that would make the one I’ll open the show with #10 right?

YES, lol!

Then the opinion Everything Must Change.

And I know people have been waiting for this- The Dance, The Cut-in!

It’s in here, but with a twist.

Got a 60’s group in this half that was actually quite harmless, with outstanding known Musicians, but got in trouble for their poor choice of a Band Name!

After that,… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on January 22, 2024 at 10:34pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: CHANGES PT.6

It's been the Changes Series since the start of the New Year.

And I am going to do something in here that could BOMB, we'll find out, lol!

Take chances, and Roll With The Changes, it's the best way.

For The Times They Are A-Changin'!

One Final week of Changes A-Comin'



Here are the links to Changing Times, at Mike Pell Rockollections:



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Added by Mike Pell on January 18, 2024 at 1:15pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: CHANGES PT.5

Into the third Week of Changes and I'll have a 9th Song named that!

Followed by a track you have to know if you were born in the 20th Century, lol!

As a matter of fact, there will be a lot of Groups and Artists you will know in here.

But maybe not the Songs, they may have slipped by you.

So sit back, relax and enjoy the Tunes!



Here are the links to Changes Of Opinion, at Mike Pell Rockollections:



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Added by Mike Pell on January 15, 2024 at 10:07pm — 2 Comments

ROCKOLLECTIONS: CHANGES PT.4

For this second half, Part Four, I had another Song in mind to start, but my hours-long venture out into the Snow brought a Change In Plans!

I'll explain and you'll understand why.

After an opening Set, it will be time to expand our horizons with Changes.

I’ll take Changes To The World!

Another nice Mixed Bag Of Music with Some Songs You Should Know.

Give a listen!



Here are the links to Taking On The World With Changes, at Mike Pell… Continue

Added by Mike Pell on January 10, 2024 at 9:47pm — 2 Comments

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