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Monthly Archives: February 2010
Imagination Unlimited
When I’m teaching my piano students how to play one of the great standards, it’s easy for me to forget something very important. If you’re like most students, you probably have become familiar with songs, especially the standards from the … Continue reading →
Here’s That Rainy Day …Sunny Side Up
For a long time on my gigs, Here’s That Rainy Day was the only song by Jimmy Van Heusen that I played. When I decided to present this blog post series that features his compositions, I realized that even though … Continue reading →
Darn That Dream
I’ll never forget the time that I found out Michael Landon‘s real name. Years ago, many actors and actresses used a stage name rather than their real name as a way of helping their fans remember them. Can you imagine … Continue reading →
Love for Sale – Cole Porter’s “Scandalous” Song Still Going Strong after 80 Years
Today marks the final chapter of my Cole Porter blog series. As I mentioned a while ago, this composer was far from being an overnight success. Although Love for Sale was featured in the revue called The New Yorkers, its … Continue reading →
