Mispronounced Names
September 16, 2019|Corny O'Connell
Yesterday Ric Ocasek passed away at his home in New York City. Ocasek was the leader of The Cars whose hits were ubiquitous...
Country Songs by Women
September 13, 2019|Corny O'Connell
This week's FUV New Dig is The Highwomen on which Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, Maren Morris and Natalie Hemby combine...
Remembering 9/11
September 11, 2019|Corny O'Connell
Today is the 18th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001. As we look back on that day and reflect, what songs come...
Funk
September 10, 2019|Corny O'Connell
Today is the birthdate of Isaac Funk who with Adam Wagnalls gave us Funk & Wagnalls dictionary and encyclopedia. Tragically...
Is That What You're Wearing?
September 09, 2019|Corny O'Connell
Fashion Week is underway here in New York City. Whether or not you're a dedicated follower of fashion, we need a collection...
School Days
September 06, 2019|Corny O'Connell
The new school year brings to mind classes and classmates, homeroom and homework - and for us, songs. Your assignment today...
La La Land
September 04, 2019|Corny O'Connell
Angelenos mark today as the anniversary of the founding in 1781 of El Pueblo de la Reina de los Angeles. We're joining in...
Working
September 03, 2019|Corny O'Connell
On Labor Day we found out what some of you do for a living. Today, on this back to work day, we're building a list of songs...
What Do You Do?
September 02, 2019|Corny O'Connell
Happy Labor Day! We have work for you: think of a song that mentions what you do. If you're a doctor, teacher or railroad...
Ditties
August 30, 2019|Corny O'Connell
Let's have fun on this Friday with a set of ditties. My definition of a ditty is a short, light-hearted, playful song, such...