

South Bronx Subway Rap
A change of pace since I’ve posted mostly rock oriented stuff for the last few days. The South Bronx Subway Rap is from the film Wild...
Jul 10, 20121 min read


Hot In The City
When I left New York a few days ago, it was in the middle of a heat wave, so as I return today, it seems appropriate to play Billy Idol‘s...
Jul 9, 20121 min read


American Pie
The last of this Independence Day series is Don McLean‘s signature song. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but there’s no arguing...
Jul 8, 20121 min read


Real American
A lot of people are under the mistaken impression that professional wrestler Hulk Hogan performed this song, but it’s actually by Rick...
Jul 7, 20121 min read


America
Originally recorded for the 1980 remake of The Jazz Singer, this became one of Neil Diamond‘s signature tunes. Oddly enough, it was...
Jul 6, 20121 min read