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J. DUB’S TOP 10: Hit Interracial Duets of the 1980s – 7. Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder “Ebony & Ivory”

Posted on November 24, 2009 under , , , ,

Now, many have called this song mucho cheesy.  However, what they don’t understand is that this song features two of the most prolific songwriters in recorded American songwriting history with individual careers that have spanned well over 40 years.  Most artists today would kill just to have a hit record, let alone a career that »

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MY TOP 10: Mike Jack Collabos — 7. Stevie Wonder “Get It”

Posted on July 5, 2009 under , , , , , , , , ,

I’m kicking off MY TOP 10 tribute to the King of Pop.  I wanted to do something a little different.  We all know the videos and we all know the good ones, so I thought I’d focus on his duets.  But, I’m going to make it a 2-in-1 MY TOP 10.  The BONUS videos will function »

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Jennie Laws pop quiz

Posted on November 14, 2008 under , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Jennie Laws, has the spotlight on this week’s pop quiz.  As you check out her quiz and stream the single from her debut EP, Introducing Jennie Laws, you’ll hear why this Canadian performer needs to come stateside more. November 14, 2008 Name:  Jennie Laws Genre:  Pop/Soul Debut Release:  Introducing Jennie Laws EP (Self-Released) Release Date:  May 2008 This, That, »

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Lisa Marshall pop quiz 2.0 – Austin

Name:  Lisa Marshall
Genre:  Soul/R&B
Forthcoming Release:  Simple EP
Release Date:  January 2010 (Self-Released through Honeysuckle Records)
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2. Lyrics or Beats? Lyrics
3. Fan-Favorite or Critics’ Darling? Fan-Favorite
4. Closed Fist or Open Hand? Open Hand
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