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Mother & Son Hitmakers

Mother & Son Hitmakers

April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 Rick Bolger
In our article about Shirley Jones, we mention the fact that Shirley never had much singles chart success until she topped the Billboard Hot 100 with stepson David and “I Think I Love You,”... Read More
Remembering Mel Tillis -- Country Crossover With Some Surprising Influence

Remembering Mel Tillis — Country Crossover With Some Surprising Influence

November 20, 2017November 21, 2017 Rick Bolger
The country music world lost one of its greats recently.  In the world of popular song, Mel Tillis might best be remembered as one of the “country crossover” artists in the late 1970s an... Read More
From Johnnys Cash and Mathis to Mario Lanza...Which is the "standard" pop standard?

From Johnnys Cash and Mathis to Mario Lanza…Which is the “standard” pop standard?

November 7, 2017January 5, 2018 Rick Bolger
A few years ago we published a feature article on Billy Vaughn — king of the “cover recording.” That article started a conversation among the contributors to Popularsong.org about co... Read More
Glen Campbell, Barbara Cook

Glen Campbell, Barbara Cook

August 9, 2017January 5, 2018 Rick Bolger
Yesterday we lost two icons of American Popular Song, guitarist extraordinaire Glen Campbell and Broadway star Barbara Cook. Rather than repeat the obituary news you’ve already read, we’ll... Read More

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