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Paul Simon headlining all-star Children’s Health Fund concert

Written by admin on September 11, 2012 – 5:52 pm -

Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder and Sting are among the acts who will appear at the Children’s Health Fund 25th Anniversary Benefit Concert at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on October 4.

The Children’s Health Fund was co-founded by Paul Simon and Dr. Irwin Redlener, with a mission to bring doctors to America’s most vulnerable children.

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Song of the Week #16 – “Big Yellow Taxi”

Written by admin on August 23, 2010 – 6:00 am -

Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi” is this week’s Song of the Week.

“Big Yellow Taxi” was released in the summer of 1970 on single and also appeared on Mitchell’s third album “Ladies of the Canyon.” It is one of her most enduring and most covered songs, with over 200 versions recorded over 40 years.

Joni Mitchell - Big Yellow Taxi

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Songs for Father’s Day

Written by admin on June 20, 2010 – 7:31 am -

Today is the 100th anniversary of the first celebration of Father’s Day in the US. It has since spread worldwide and Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June in 55 countries.

Here are some appropriate tunes to mark the occasion.

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