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Novelty Songs & Their "Serious" Connections

Novelty Songs & Their “Serious” Connections

May 30, 2018May 30, 2018 Rick Bolger
We recently published an article on the oft-maligned work of Bob Merrill, who somehow managed to compose a slew of number one hits with no musical knowledge. To add insult to injury, Merrill’s c... 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

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