Category Archives: Music

A Regret in Black and White Keys

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

What skill would I like to learn? For me, it’s piano. I know a little guitar—just enough to strum a tune—but not enough to do anything meaningful with it. And sure, I can peck out “Chopsticks,” but that’s about the … Continue reading →

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🎶 Why Toto IV Is My All-Time Favorite Album 🎶

Posted on September 20, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This one’s easy. I love a lot of albums—Christopher Cross’ debut, Minute By Minute by the Doobie Brothers, Eagles Greatest Hits, Steely Dan’s Aja, and Donald Fagen’s The Nightfly, just to name a few. Most of them live in the … Continue reading →

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“Without Music, Life Would Be a Mistake”

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Music has been the backbone of my family for as long as I can remember. My mother was a music major in college, and she starred in musicals both before and after I was born. Some of my earliest memories … Continue reading →

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Back Pours and Magic Fingers

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Relaxation doesn’t always look the same, but when it shows up, I know it by feel — like an old friend who doesn’t knock, just walks right in. Sometimes, it’s writing these blog posts. The act of shaping thoughts into … Continue reading →

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The Soundtrack to My Life

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The question “What do you listen to while you work?” got me thinking, and I realized the answer goes way back. I think I’ve always needed a soundtrack for my life. I can still vividly remember being 12 or 13, … Continue reading →

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🎉 The Ultimate Earthly Dinner Party: A Gathering of Legends

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

We’ve all seen the question float around social media: “If you could have dinner with anyone, living or dead, who would it be?” It’s the kind of question that gets you dreaming. The first time I considered it, my thoughts … Continue reading →

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11 Worst Christmas Songs of All Time

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

I’ll start by saying that any such list is clearly subjective. Honestly, a list like this could be the worst 100 Christmas songs of all time, but I had to boil it down to the ones that truly grate my … Continue reading →

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Christian Music Top 40, 8.7.22: Matthew West surges to No. 1 with ‘Me On Your Mind’

Posted on August 7, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

After six weeks in the Top 5 and four sitting behind For King and Country, Matthew West’s “Me On Your Mind” leaped into the No. 1 position. West’s latest single is his sixth, but just his first since 2013’s “Hello, … Continue reading →

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USA Top 40, 8.6.22: Lizzo hold off Styles at No. 1 for 2nd week

Posted on August 6, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Lizzo spent close to two months sitting behind Harry Styles in the Top 3. Now she’s firmly entrenched at No. 1 and looks to remain there for a while. Lizzo’s “About Damn Time” held off Styles for a second straight … Continue reading →

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Country Music Top 40, 8.3.22: Scotty McCreery surges to No. 1

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

After 30 weeks in the Top 40, Scotty McCreery’s “Damn Strait” finally ascended to the top spot, giving the baritone crooner his first No. 1 on this chart. McCreery has had airplay No. 1s in the past, as with last … Continue reading →

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