The JayTunes Jam

Yeah, I know… you’ve probably heard “She Blinded Me With Science” and figured that the guy who recorded it is a one-hit wonder.  I think not.  Thomas Dolby is a talented songwriter and producer whose subsequent albums (especially 1992′s Astronauts and Heretics) were modest commercial and critical successes.  The synth-master recently even recorded a cool [...]

I was introduced to Elvis Costello in college through the terrific pop song “Veronica” from his Spike album.  Soon after, I discovered that he had been around for quite a while with an impressive catalog of rock/alternative music including two of my eventual all-time favorites, “Every Day I Write The Book” and “Alison”.  Since then, he [...]

Today I continue remembering my favorite songs from years past.  I can’t even guess how many mix tapes and CDs I made, but these lists were taken from those recordings.  My kids were born in these two years, which may explain the movement toward the adult contemporary songs (Norah Jones, John Mayer, Jack Johnson, James [...]

Musical tastes tend to change, but Paul Simon is one artist that has been at the top of my list for as long as I can remember.  First, it was his great collaboration with Art Garfunkel.  Next, a great solo pop career.  Finally, a continuing exploration of music from around the world which includes Graceland, [...]

It’s the new millenium!  After recovering from the Y2K disaster, I was lucky enough to find time to listen to some music.  While I did enjoy some folk music from Nickel Creek (pictured), John Gorka, and the O Brother, Where Art Thou soundtrack, it appears that I spent most of my time listening to pop [...]

After a long trip, it feels really good to be back home again.  Incidentally, there are a bunch of good songs with “Home” in the title.  In fact, I’d have to say that my list of the Top 10 Home Songs is one of my best ever from top to bottom.  Randy Newman has a [...]

Sorry for the lack of posts recently, but I just got back from loading up the family in the minivan and making the pilgrimage to Yellowstone.  It was a great trip with plenty of car time to listen to music, so I came up with my Traveling Music Top Ten List.  On it you’ll find selections [...]