Charlie Ricci
@bloggerhythms.bsky.social
Chairman of the Board, CEO & Editor-in-chief of Bloggerhythms, a rock & pop music blog for adults since April 2005. 🎶🎹🎸🎺🎼 Fan of the Fab 4. ⚾ Fan of the Philadelphia Phillies!
http://bloggerhythms.blogspot.com and https://linktr.ee/bloggerhythms
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Even if I lose followers I won't follow you if you have 0 posts. I want to see what you're posting 1st.
Also, If most of your posts are political I won't follow you & I'll seldom repost, reply or like them. I'm VERY informed & worried about our future, but I come here to get away from that crap.
Also, If most of your posts are political I won't follow you & I'll seldom repost, reply or like them. I'm VERY informed & worried about our future, but I come here to get away from that crap.
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I'm very sorry to report that the great alt-country singer-songwriter Todd Snider has died at 59 of undiagnosed walking pneumonia. I stick by what I wrote about him in 2012. www.robertchristgau.com/xg/bn/2012-0... Here's Rolling Stone's coverage. www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Robert Christgau: Preaching Agnosticism (with Laugh Lines)
www.robertchristgau.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I'm very sorry to report that the great alt-country singer-songwriter Todd Snider has died at 59 of undiagnosed walking pneumonia. I stick by what I wrote about him in 2012. www.robertchristgau.com/xg/bn/2012-0... Here's Rolling Stone's coverage. www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
New blog & podcast worth your time.
New podcast: Annie Haslam and Jim McCarty look back at how Renaissance took flight, from the post-Yardbirds rebuild to the orchestral force that defined their 1970s success thestrangebrew.co.uk/annie-haslam...
Annie Haslam & Jim McCarty: The Story of Renaissance - The Strange Brew
Annie Haslam and Jim McCarty discuss the origins and evolution of Renaissance ahead of their special run of four shows. They reflect on how the band was formed after Jim’s time in The Yardbirds, Annie...
thestrangebrew.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
New blog & podcast worth your time.
I remember Carlton well. I thought he was the funniest bit on Rhodes show.
here's more about Carlton the Doorman and his TV special
November 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I remember Carlton well. I thought he was the funniest bit on Rhodes show.
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“A-well-a everybody's heard about the bird! Bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word” The Minnesota quartet known as The Trashmen gained a type of immortality today in 1963 with the release of their mind-numbing (but catchy as hell) single “Surfin’ Bird.” The record peaked at #4 in the U.S.
November 13, 2025 at 12:48 PM
“A-well-a everybody's heard about the bird! Bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word” The Minnesota quartet known as The Trashmen gained a type of immortality today in 1963 with the release of their mind-numbing (but catchy as hell) single “Surfin’ Bird.” The record peaked at #4 in the U.S.
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The Tao Of Alfred E Neuman
November 13, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The Tao Of Alfred E Neuman
I liked most 70s jazz-fusion, including this. The only thing wrong with most 70s culture were the clothes & the hair. At least Joan was dressed like a normal person.
10 minutes of electric piano jazz rock on network TV
thank you, The 70s, you were awesome
thank you, The 70s, you were awesome
November 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
I liked most 70s jazz-fusion, including this. The only thing wrong with most 70s culture were the clothes & the hair. At least Joan was dressed like a normal person.
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Thanks for posting, Jay.👍
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GP
@thegrahamparker.bsky.social
goes retro on the Retro Rock Roundup podcast, retrorockroundup.com/interview-wi..., chatting about my book, grahamparkershowlinwind.net, and his career, with me chiming in occasionally. #singersongwriter #rockmusic #music #rockandroll #britishrock #pubrock #nicklowe
goes retro on the Retro Rock Roundup podcast, retrorockroundup.com/interview-wi..., chatting about my book, grahamparkershowlinwind.net, and his career, with me chiming in occasionally. #singersongwriter #rockmusic #music #rockandroll #britishrock #pubrock #nicklowe
Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles: Interview with Graham Parker and author Jay Nachman
In this episode, we speak with legendary rocker Graham Parker and author Jay Nachman about their great new book, Graham Parker's Howlin' Wind, which tells the story of Graham's early life and career t...
retrorockroundup.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Thanks for posting, Jay.👍
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@thegrahamparker.bsky.social
goes retro on the Retro Rock Roundup podcast, retrorockroundup.com/interview-wi..., chatting about my book, grahamparkershowlinwind.net, and his career, with me chiming in occasionally. #singersongwriter #rockmusic #music #rockandroll #britishrock #pubrock #nicklowe
goes retro on the Retro Rock Roundup podcast, retrorockroundup.com/interview-wi..., chatting about my book, grahamparkershowlinwind.net, and his career, with me chiming in occasionally. #singersongwriter #rockmusic #music #rockandroll #britishrock #pubrock #nicklowe
Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles: Interview with Graham Parker and author Jay Nachman
In this episode, we speak with legendary rocker Graham Parker and author Jay Nachman about their great new book, Graham Parker's Howlin' Wind, which tells the story of Graham's early life and career t...
retrorockroundup.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
@thegrahamparker.bsky.social
goes retro on the Retro Rock Roundup podcast, retrorockroundup.com/interview-wi..., chatting about my book, grahamparkershowlinwind.net, and his career, with me chiming in occasionally. #singersongwriter #rockmusic #music #rockandroll #britishrock #pubrock #nicklowe
goes retro on the Retro Rock Roundup podcast, retrorockroundup.com/interview-wi..., chatting about my book, grahamparkershowlinwind.net, and his career, with me chiming in occasionally. #singersongwriter #rockmusic #music #rockandroll #britishrock #pubrock #nicklowe
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Annie Lennox has just released a compelling new photo book documenting her life. And so...
www.culturesonar.com/whos-that-gi...
www.culturesonar.com/whos-that-gi...
Who’s That Girl? Annie Lennox’s Top 10 Songs
Happy b'day, Annie! From Eurythmics to amazing solo projects, she's continually surprised. Our Top 10 list showcases some of her very best.
www.culturesonar.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Annie Lennox has just released a compelling new photo book documenting her life. And so...
www.culturesonar.com/whos-that-gi...
www.culturesonar.com/whos-that-gi...
NEW BLOG POST: Marshall Crenshaw is featured on this installment of ALMOST HITS. His really cool song, "Someday, Someway" only went to #36 on the Hot 100.
Almost Hits: Marshall Crenshaw - Someday, Someway (1982)
A pop music blog for adults since 2005.
bloggerhythms.blogspot.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
NEW BLOG POST: Marshall Crenshaw is featured on this installment of ALMOST HITS. His really cool song, "Someday, Someway" only went to #36 on the Hot 100.
Good read. I've had an iPod Classic since 2011. After they were canceled, I bought a still sealed, spare one in 2020 for $100 that I found on Facebook Marketplace. The asking price was $150. I only use it to sync it. I haven't needed it yet. My 1st one has over 20,000 songs on it. Love it!
Can iPods change the music industry again? - WXPN | Vinyl At Heart
The Apple iPod undoubtedly changed the ways of casual music consumption during the 2000s, but now in 2025, people are trying to bring the iPod back to life. With nostalgia as powerful as ever, rising ...
xpn.org
November 9, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Good read. I've had an iPod Classic since 2011. After they were canceled, I bought a still sealed, spare one in 2020 for $100 that I found on Facebook Marketplace. The asking price was $150. I only use it to sync it. I haven't needed it yet. My 1st one has over 20,000 songs on it. Love it!
I remember WFIL quite fondly to this day.
Back on the radio today on @wxpnfm.bsky.social playing all your favorites from 10a-2p Philly time. Have a listen xpn.org
November 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I remember WFIL quite fondly to this day.
Here is the In Memoriam for October 2025. As pointed out in the intro, it wasn't a good month.
Any Major Dude With Half A Heart » In Memoriam – October 2025
halfhearteddude.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Here is the In Memoriam for October 2025. As pointed out in the intro, it wasn't a good month.
Best or not, let's stop complaining about the Dodgers building a dynasty. This series was great for baseball. People watched because there were 2 glamour teams involved. One of the lowest rated series in recent memory is the Diamondbacks-Rangers 2 years ago. Nobody watched because nobody cared.
I know we want to be careful with recency bias, I've tried to let it breathe a little bit. But that was definitely the best World Series of my lifetime. Drama, heroes, constant changing of the lead in games and in series, strategy, so many memorable plays. The new peak.
November 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Best or not, let's stop complaining about the Dodgers building a dynasty. This series was great for baseball. People watched because there were 2 glamour teams involved. One of the lowest rated series in recent memory is the Diamondbacks-Rangers 2 years ago. Nobody watched because nobody cared.
Neither is Joni Mitchell's "River" even though it mentions Christmas. Even she says it's not a Christmas song. In fact, she doesn't like that many people consider it to be one.
an argument can be made for favorite things but hallelujah? lolol
November 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Neither is Joni Mitchell's "River" even though it mentions Christmas. Even she says it's not a Christmas song. In fact, she doesn't like that many people consider it to be one.
It used to bother me a great deal that they were the Fab-Faux, but I've since done an about face on them. They deserved more respect, especially after I found out they weren't an anomaly. Many of the 60s biggest bands didn't play on their records either. Watch Mickey go crazy on this video.
November 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
It used to bother me a great deal that they were the Fab-Faux, but I've since done an about face on them. They deserved more respect, especially after I found out they weren't an anomaly. Many of the 60s biggest bands didn't play on their records either. Watch Mickey go crazy on this video.
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A Japanese TV show set out to find a person in Japan who didn’t know who Shohei Ohtani was. It took them 7,524 attempts.
Serious question: over/under on what that number would be in the US? I actually think it might be over
Serious question: over/under on what that number would be in the US? I actually think it might be over
November 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
A Japanese TV show set out to find a person in Japan who didn’t know who Shohei Ohtani was. It took them 7,524 attempts.
Serious question: over/under on what that number would be in the US? I actually think it might be over
Serious question: over/under on what that number would be in the US? I actually think it might be over
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The Tao Of Alfred E Neuman
November 6, 2025 at 12:17 AM
The Tao Of Alfred E Neuman
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If you're local & are a Parker fan please go. I went to one of Jay's presentations 2 weeks ago. It was both fun & interesting. He'll have the book available for sale. I'm reading it now & will be featuring it on my blog when I'm done.
I will be at Hideaway Music in Chestnut Hill Friday with my book, Graham Parker’s Howlin’ Wind (grahamparkershowlinwind.net). Stop by for a chat about how @thegrahamparker.bsky.social created this acclaimed album. #singersongwriter #rockandroll #pubrock #britishrock #music #nicklowe
Author to share stories of Graham Parker at Hideaway Music - The Chestnut Hill Local
When Jay Nachman was a college student at Temple University, he would often sit with other students in his dorm and listen to music. There was always a debate on which album to choose.
www.chestnuthilllocal.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
If you're local & are a Parker fan please go. I went to one of Jay's presentations 2 weeks ago. It was both fun & interesting. He'll have the book available for sale. I'm reading it now & will be featuring it on my blog when I'm done.
If you're local & are a Parker fan please go. I went to one of Jay's presentations 2 weeks ago. It was both fun & interesting. He'll have the book available for sale. I'm reading it now & will be featuring it on my blog when I'm done.
I will be at Hideaway Music in Chestnut Hill Friday with my book, Graham Parker’s Howlin’ Wind (grahamparkershowlinwind.net). Stop by for a chat about how @thegrahamparker.bsky.social created this acclaimed album. #singersongwriter #rockandroll #pubrock #britishrock #music #nicklowe
Author to share stories of Graham Parker at Hideaway Music - The Chestnut Hill Local
When Jay Nachman was a college student at Temple University, he would often sit with other students in his dorm and listen to music. There was always a debate on which album to choose.
www.chestnuthilllocal.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
If you're local & are a Parker fan please go. I went to one of Jay's presentations 2 weeks ago. It was both fun & interesting. He'll have the book available for sale. I'm reading it now & will be featuring it on my blog when I'm done.
I was just informed that the 12 discs comprises only 1 song. 😁
Yes' double-album behemoth from 1973 receives additional studio recordings, live tracks and new mixes by Steven Wilson: ultimateclassicrock.com/tales-topogr...
Yes Announces 2026 Release for 'Tales From Topographic Oceans' 12-Disc Box Set
The upcoming Super Deluxe Edition of 'Tales From Topographic Oceans' includes remastered tracks and unreleased recordings from Yes's iconic tours.
ultimateclassicrock.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I was just informed that the 12 discs comprises only 1 song. 😁
The head of security at the Louvre.
a man in a helmet says " i see nothing i hear nothing "
ALT: a man in a helmet says " i see nothing i hear nothing "
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November 4, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The head of security at the Louvre.