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Sound And Vision: Attention, Pop Stars! Can't Get on "Glee"? Try "How I Met Your Mother"
posted: March 18, 2011
Several weeks ago, I was watching a new episode of How I Met Your Mother, and there she was”another A-list pop singer. This time, Katy Perry, guest-starring as a dumb brunette the guys call Honey…
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Sound And Vision: Building the Perfect St. Patrick's Day Soundtrack — 10 Great Green "Party" Songs
posted: March 11, 2011
Think of it as an extreme makeover that took centuries to complete. Although St. Patrick’s Day originally was conceived as a Catholic holy day, the Hail Mary is probably the last thing on the minds…
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Sound And Vision: Can R.E.M. Rock The Charts Again With "Collapse Into Now"?
posted: March 4, 2011
If you read the title, and you’re still with me, maybe there’s hope. R.E.M.’s publicity machine might be working. Twenty years ago, for a brief window in the early ’90s before grunge took over, the…
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Sound And Vision: Why Did The Academy Stop Picking Hits For The Best Original Song Oscar?
posted: February 25, 2011
First, the good news: Tunes from Country Strong, Tangled, 127 Hours and Toy Story 3 will have the distinction of competing for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards on February 27th. The bad: Not one…
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Sound And Vision: Will Adele Beat the GRAMMYs Best New Artist Curse?
posted: February 18, 2011
Adele should have been a contender, but who knew she’d end up being arguably the UK’s female act most likely to still be succeeding in 10 years? When she arrived on the pop scene in…
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Sound And Vision: Building the Perfect Valentine's Day Soundtrack – 14 Great Love Songs
posted: February 11, 2011
Love is in the air. I’m not just talking about that warm and tingly feeling that fills up the senses every year on February 14”if you’re lucky enough to have your own funny Valentine. I’m…
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