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Jeff
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Writer-professor with interest in how popular culture (movies and music) intersects with history, news, and life. Editor-in-chief of music and movie website, http://Chimesfreedom.com. Boomer dad. Reds fan. Living in NY.
Rod Stewart once responded to an offhand comment by Paul McCartney to get the former Beatle to write a song for him to record . . . www.chimesfreedom.com/2023/08/07/t...
The Song Paul McCartney Wrote for Rod Stewart - chimesfreedom
Rod Stewart responded to an offhand comment by Paul McCartney to get the former Beatle to write "Mine for Me" for him.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Some Stylistics music for your Tuesday RS
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RON SINGS "BETCHA BY GOLLY WOW" BY THOM BELL AND LINDA CREED
YouTube video by Rawnboy
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November 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Seventeen Native children taken to the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in the late 1800s have finally returned home. Read about this important step toward truth, justice, and healing after the devastating legacy of the federal boarding school era: buff.ly/N1zhl15

#BoardingSchoolHealing
The remains and stories of Native American students are being reclaimed from a Pennsylvania cemetery
The latest round of exhumations of Native American students from a cemetery at the former Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania resulted in the remains of 17 students being repatriated to…
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November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Opioids ravaged Appalachia. I’m one of the survivors. . . www.salon.com/2025/10/11/o...
Opioids ravaged Appalachia. I'm one of the survivors
How I found recovery and redemption — and made amends to my community
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November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A key scene in “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” features Bruce Springsteen and manager Jon Landau listening to a recording of “Last Mile of the Way” by The Soul Stirrers. www.chimesfreedom.com/2025/11/06/w...
Who Sings the Gospel Song "Last Mile of the Way" in the Film "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere"? - chimesfreedom
A key scene in "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" features Bruce Springsteen and manager Jon Landau listening to a recording of "Last Mile of the Way" by The Soul Stirrers.
www.chimesfreedom.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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A 1965 interviewer tells Bob Dylan he prefers caruso as a singer. Dylan replies: "I happen to be as good as him... and can hold my breath three times as long if I have to." He'd proved that last claim five years earlier, at age 19, as the "Window" release shows on his 1960 'East Virginia Blues'.
November 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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RODNEY CROWELL

'After All This Tiime'
Rodney Crowell - After All This Time
YouTube video by RodneyCrowellVEVO
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November 7, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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"Better Man" at the band’s last show of their three-leg 2000 tour at Key Arena, Seattle.

Relive the whole performance at: pj.lnk.to/20001106

🎥: Touring Band 2000
November 6, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Who Sings the Gospel Song “Last Mile of the Way” in the Film “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere”? www.chimesfreedom.com/2025/11/06/w...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
The famous cowboy ballad “Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie” started out as a song about the ocean. www.chimesfreedom.com/2018/11/13/b...
Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie - chimesfreedom
The famous cowboy ballad "Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie" started out as a song about the ocean.
www.chimesfreedom.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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As I’ve said for years, Gremlins 2 is the perfect sequel because it deconstructs the need for it to even exist and slams the lid on the idea of a franchise to anyone who pays attention. While still being fun as hell!
November 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Good to see the Isleys getting some attention. They've been performing (various combinations of the brothers, but always with Ronald on lead) for more than *seventy years* and are still great.
MOJO’s next How To Buy guide is on The Isley Brothers. Reply to let us know what your favourite albums from Ronald, Rudolph and O’Kelly are and why and we’ll print the best responses in a future issue 👇
November 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Finally in theater waiting for start of Deliver Me From Nowhere.

Don't ruin it for me whether or not things work out for the singer.
November 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Singer-songwriter James Talley was born this month in 1944. he is often cited for the special connection he had with President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn. www.chimesfreedom.com/2025/01/10/r...
Rosalynn Carter's Comfort in James Talley's "She Tries Not To Cry" - chimesfreedom
Singer-songwriter James Talley found a special connection with President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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The woman in this video had just had kidney surgery.
NEW: Footage of a US citizen in Chicago being rammed then dragged from her car on her way to work.

Abducted, with no warrant, her family couldn’t find her for hours.

She was later released with NO CHARGE.

A DHS statement said she “violently resisted arrest, injuring two officers”.

You decide…
November 4, 2025 at 6:48 PM
In November 1976, Paul Simon hosted “Saturday Night Live,” creating some magic when he performed with that night’s musical guest, George Harrison. www.chimesfreedom.com/2025/10/24/g...
George Harrison and Paul Simon Performing on "Saturday Night Live" (Duet of the Day) - chimesfreedom
In November 1976, Paul Simon hosted "Saturday Night Live," creating some magic when he performed with that night's musical guest, George Harrison.
www.chimesfreedom.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Snocaps (Katie & Allison Crutchfield) announce December tour www.brooklynvegan.com/snocaps-kati...
Snocaps (Katie & Allison Crutchfield) announce December tour
Their surprise-released debut album also features MJ Lenderman and Brad Cook.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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The film noir that made you a fan - THE MALTESE FALCON (1941)
#NoirvemberChallenge
Started in high school with the Black Lizard paperback. Followed by watching on VHS. Last year I finally tracked down the Falcon at John’s Grill in San Francisco and visited Burritt St where Miles Arches met his end.
November 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM
As an old man myself, I love when one of my colleagues gets a positive headline. Bonus for mentioningy old friend Jack too.

Hero old man saves girl from knife-wielding maniac during UK train attack — as victims prepped to fight back with Jack Daniels bottle

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Hero old man saves girl from knife-wielding maniac during UK train attack — as victims prepped to fight back with Jack Daniels bottle
A hero older man blocked a knife-wielding attacker from stabbing a younger girl as victims prepared to fight back with a bottle of Jack Daniels during Saturday’s UK train attack, according to a rep…
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November 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Social media can push us to the dark side, with negative content. A new study finds watching inspiring videos for just 3 minutes a day is on par with meditation for boosting mood and reducing stress.
Got 3 minutes? This habit may help boost hope and reduce stress
Social media can push us to the dark side, with negative content. A new study finds watching inspiring videos for just 3 minutes a day is on par with meditation for boosting mood and reducing stress.
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November 2, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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Here’s a list of restaurants around the Tampa Bay Area providing free meals with the loss of SNAP benefits
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November 2, 2025 at 12:27 PM