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2022: The Year in Music; Presenting The Smiles Song Countdown

The year 2022 is rapidly coming to an end (and will be past tense when this blog is ready for public consumption!), and that means I...

2021: A Musical Journey with The Smiles Countdown!

I started this blog in late December 2021, while vacationing on the central California coast, and the greater Los Angeles area. It was...

50 Years Ago This Week...Birthday Tunes!

August 7, 1971 was 50 years ago. Time really does fly when we're having fun, and writing blogs, and going through the daily life...

2020 Was Rough...The Music Helped! Announcing the 2020 Smiles Countdown

2020 was the year when the world stopped. Travel, sports, concerts, theatre, in-person teaching and learning, dining out, and so much...

Uncertain Times Call for Music

I don't need to tell you this, but there is just so much uncertainty these days. The pandemic continues to ebb and flow, the political...

Rhythm and Blues to the Rescue!

With the current heat wave in full effect, you might be looking for ways to avoid straining the state-wide power grid, as well as your...

Last 40 of 20

Many musicians and groups often go decades releasing hit after hit single, but then, something changes, and their songs are no longer...

My Go-To Karaoke Songs!

For many years, one of my go to activities has been karaoke! Meeting up with friends at a local nightspot, enjoying a “girly”...