Fathers and sons
Posted on October 22, 2005
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Here’s an interview with Sara Thustra, known to his friends as Z and to me as the son of my friend Edward “Stretch” Wesolowski.
Why They Don’t Write ‘em Like They Used To
Posted on October 2, 2005
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I routinely enjoy reading Terry Teachout’s blog About Last Night, in which he writes with wit and erudtion about music, theater, art and books; today there’s a link to an article he wrote for Commentary called Why They Don’t Write ‘em Like They Used To which is a rewarding read if you’re willing to invest the time. The main subject of his article is a new book called “Classic American Popular Song: The Second Half-Century, 1950-2000″ by Jenness and Velsey, a companion of sorts to Alec Wilder’s famous tome on American Popular Song that covers the first half-century. Teachout also writes (with customary elan) about the art of songcraft, revealing himself to be a fellow song wonk of the first rank.
Next Great City: Philly, Really
Posted on October 2, 2005
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Here’s a link to an article in National Geographic Traveler which makes a pretty wonderful case for the charms of our hometown.
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