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Scotty and Elvis: Aboard the Mystery Train (American Made Music Series) Paperback

July 8, 2021| Movies and Books|

By Scotty Moore (Author), James L. Dickerson (Contributor) | When Elvis Presley first showed up at Sam... Read More → Scotty and Elvis: Aboard the Mystery Train (American Made Music Series) Paperback

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MOVIES: Summer of Soul – by Quest Love – Documentary on Concerts in the Park Featuring Black Performers in 1969 – Same Year as Woodstock – Only the Films Were “unwanted.”

July 1, 2021| Movies and Books|

CBS News | A new documentary, featuring rarely-seen footage, captures the magic of a 1969 music festival held... Read More → MOVIES: Summer of Soul – by Quest Love – Documentary on Concerts in the Park Featuring Black Performers in 1969 – Same Year as Woodstock – Only the Films Were “unwanted.”

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MOVIES & BOOKS: Sparks and Edgar Wright Talk ‘The Sparks Brothers’ Documentary and That One Bizarre Music Video You Can’t Unsee (movie)

June 25, 2021| Movies and Books|

By Lyndsey Parker·Editor in Chief, Yahoo Music | During the first few minutes of The Sparks Brothers —... Read More → MOVIES & BOOKS: Sparks and Edgar Wright Talk ‘The Sparks Brothers’ Documentary and That One Bizarre Music Video You Can’t Unsee (movie)

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MOVIES & BOOKS: The Joni Mitchell-James Taylor Saga Makes For a Potent Novel That Stands on Its Own (book)

June 25, 2021| Movies and Books|

Photo: Joni Mitchell and Wally Breese (from her website) | By Chris Vognar, Yahoo | It’s a tricky business,... Read More → MOVIES & BOOKS: The Joni Mitchell-James Taylor Saga Makes For a Potent Novel That Stands on Its Own (book)

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MOVIES & BOOKS: ‘In the Heights’ is Glorious Eye and Ear Candy — With Something Missing

June 17, 2021| Movies and Books|

Opinion by Ed Morales, CNN | From its opening sequence, Lin Manuel Miranda’s new film “In the... Read More → MOVIES & BOOKS: ‘In the Heights’ is Glorious Eye and Ear Candy — With Something Missing

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MOVIE OF THE MONTH: Andra Day Transforms Into Lady Day in ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’ Trailer

February 11, 2021| Movies and Books|

By John Boone, ET | This is the story of how a jazz musician became public enemy no. 1, yet still she fought... Read More → MOVIE OF THE MONTH: Andra Day Transforms Into Lady Day in ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’ Trailer

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BOOK OF THE MONTH: The Velvet Mafia: The Gay Svengalis Who Shaped the Future of British Pop

February 11, 2021| Movies and Books|

By Paul Clements, Yahoo | If Russell T Davies wishes to follow his hit Aids-era saga, It’s a Sin, with... Read More → BOOK OF THE MONTH: The Velvet Mafia: The Gay Svengalis Who Shaped the Future of British Pop

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MOVIES: Learn the Real-life Story Behind ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’

January 14, 2021| Movies and Books|

“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” is among the leading contenders in several categories for this year’s... Read More → MOVIES: Learn the Real-life Story Behind ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’

MOVIES & BOOKS: Super Fake Love Song

December 31, 2020| Movies and Books|

From the New York Times bestselling author of Frankly in Love comes a young adult romantic comedy about... Read More → MOVIES & BOOKS: Super Fake Love Song

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MOVIES: On Denzel Washington Producing “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”

December 17, 2020| Movies and Books|

CBS Sunday Morning, 12/12/20: The story of “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” about a 1920s blues... Read More → MOVIES: On Denzel Washington Producing “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”

MOVIES and BOOKS: Bee Gees Documentary Film Coming: Watch Teaser Trailer

November 5, 2020| Movies and Books|

By Best Classic Bands Staff | HBO Documentary Films has released the first teaser trailer for The Bee Gees:... Read More → MOVIES and BOOKS: Bee Gees Documentary Film Coming: Watch Teaser Trailer

MOVIES: COMBO Board Member Johnnie Johnson Suggests These Two Movies

July 16, 2020| Movies and Books|

During COMBO’s last board meeting, Johnnie Johnson of Innervision Records suggested the following two... Read More → MOVIES: COMBO Board Member Johnnie Johnson Suggests These Two Movies

MOVIES and BOOKS: A Song for a New Day: Concerts Become Illegal in a Musician’s Future

June 25, 2020| Movies and Books|

This is fiction book from last year that is imitating reality. It is also an award winner. Here’s some... Read More → MOVIES and BOOKS: A Song for a New Day: Concerts Become Illegal in a Musician’s Future

MOVIES and BOOKS: ‘Laurel Canyon’: TV Review

June 4, 2020| Movies and Books|

By Chris Willman, Variety | Occasionally a high-profile film or TV documentary arrives at just the right time... Read More → MOVIES and BOOKS: ‘Laurel Canyon’: TV Review

MOVIES: Linda Ronstadt – The Sound of My Voice // Sound City

September 19, 2019| Movies and Books|

While we’re at it, people on Facebook and NextDoor have been recommending the bio-pick about Linda Ronstadt... Read More → MOVIES: Linda Ronstadt – The Sound of My Voice // Sound City

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