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David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Nineteen: Gotta Get Thru This


By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections “Gotta Get Thru This” is a title of a song by artist Daniel Bedingfield. It was released November 26, 2001 as a single from his album of the same name. It was one of the biggest hits in the UK and went to number one on […]

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David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Eighteen: Forevermore


By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections Can some popular Filipino pop ballads from the 1980’s and 1990’s create that romantic evening with your special someone? Love is such an exciting feeling that should be celebrated and decorated with words and feelings and David’s tribute of “Forevermore” to the Filipino writers give you […]

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John Stevens Band Releases A New Music Video For “Intoxicated”


Remember my man, John Stevens, from American Idol Season 3? Oh my how I loved this kid and his retro style and substance. Well, guess what? He is back and all grown up and, after watching this video below, I love him even more. And, his hair is still red! Always loved the red hair […]

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America’s Got Talent’s Forte Has An Exciting New Look And Sound


This week, America’s Got Talent heads to Las Vegas where the judges will whittle down the hundreds of performers they advanced in the preliminary rounds. The final selection of acts will be featured on live shows over the coming weeks, where the viewers will have a say in the elimination process via voting. One of […]

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America’s Got Talent Performer Fernando Varela Of Forte Fame Performs The Star Spangled Banner


Happy Independence Day to my American readers. In order to celebrate Independence Day in grand style, I have packed a one-two punch in “Star Spangled Banner” video performances here on this blogging site. Below this topic, you will see and hear a gorgeous rendition of both the Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America by […]

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David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Seventeen: Star Spangled Banner/God Bless America


By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections In the year of 1812, an attempt to take Baltimore the British attacked Fort McHenry, which protected the harbor. After witnessing the bombardment, a young lawyer, Francis Scott Key wrote a poem from which the lyrics came for The Star Spangled Banner. The song is a […]

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[VIDEO]Happy Canada Day To My Canadian Readers


Shameless promotion alert! The video, featured below, is of a choir that I founded and conducted for 25 years, The Timmins Youth Singers, which later evolved into The Timmins Concert Singers. We were in Toronto celebrating our 15th Anniversary by taking part in the International Choral Festival in 1993. In addition, we were asked to […]

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[VIDEO]Opera Trio Forte Shines Ever So Bright On America’s Got Talent


Look at those smiling faces. They belong to Fernando Varela, Josh Page and Hana Ryu, members of the astounding vocal trio, Forte. And they have plenty to smile about. They just gave a spectacular performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Pie Jesu on Tuesday night’s America’s Got Talent show. Look at those relaxed jaws and round […]

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Next Week’s Promo For America’s Got Talent Season 8: Episode 4


This is the act that will set the world on fire. Appropriately called Forte, these talented young men are set to make a debut appearance on next week’s June 25th episode of America’s Got Talent. They have never performed as a trio in front of a live audience but expect to be dazzled. Big time […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For The Voice Season 4: The Top 3 Results Finale


Picture Credit: NBC The Voice Well, this is it! The Fourth winner of The Voice shall be crowned tonight and, if I was a betting gal, I would wager that Danielle takes the prize this year. Or Michelle. Wait – maybe The Swan Brothers. So, okay, I am not a betting gal! However, that was […]

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[Video] Vocal Masterclass Discussion For The Voice Season 4: The Top 3 Performance Finale


Picture Credit: NBC The Voice Well, I predicted that the Top 2 would come down to Danielle and Michelle, but those Swan Brothers have come on strong over the last few weeks. So, will the country fans win this year with a country-styled Top 2? Or will Michelle with her quirky, singular and immensely talented […]

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DeAndre’s Video Performance Of His New Single, “Her Crazy”


DeAndre has released the video from his spanking brand new single, “Her Crazy”. It is exceptionally well done and his performance oozes charisma and musicality. How is this young man not destined for super stardom? He has the whole package – this is what The X Factor looks and sounds like. You can download the […]

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Matthew Morrison Gives A Dynamite Performance Of “It Don’t Mean A Thing” On Today Show


This is how it’s done folks! Check out this fantastic video of Glee star, Matthew Morrison, performing this great jazz standard, “It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing” on The Today Show. This guy has style and pizazz like nobody’s business! He is so smooth, such a great dancer and singer […]

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Update For The Voice Season 4 Finale: It’s Going To Be A Party!


Bookmark and refresh this topic. It will be the place to check updates about The Voice Season 4 Finale scheduled to air on NBC on Tuesday, June 18th at 9:00 P.M. Eastern So far, the line-up is very exciting. We have Christina Aguilera, Pitbull, Bruno Mars, Nelly & Cher on tap to perform. Yes, Cher […]

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Performance Masterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season 8: Los Angeles Baby


Picture Credit: NBC’s America’s Got Talent This week, the judges continue to evaluate the talent seen at the Los Angeles Auditions. And, yes, we can expect to see the trio, Forte, featuring singer, Fernando Varela, at these auditions but, like any reality show, anything can change at the very last minute. We just have to […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For The Voice Season 4: The Top 5


Picture Courtesy Of NBC The Voice This is an exciting Top 5 week. It’s anybody’s game. All of the remaining singers are excellent and diverse, which will make for some interesting voting numbers. The Voice Top 5 Performance Show airs Monday, June 10th, with the Results Show on Tuesday, June 11th at 8:00 P.M. on […]

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Performance Discussion For The Tony Awards With Host Neil Patrick Harris


I love me some Tony Awards. I am a certified Broadway Baby. Well, actually, I never grew up on Broadway but I always wanted to be under those shining lights. I could picture myself there. This is where I belonged. Someday! Well, so much for the visualization process because it never happened. Ha! But I […]

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David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Sixteen: Wait Video


By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections Almost everyone who has ever lost someone they really loved will remember them through the power of music; probably from a song that relates to a memorable moment in life frozen in time. Music can hold a place in your heart for that loved one that […]

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NBC’s America’s Got Talent Returns June 4th. Are You Ready?


Picture Credit: NBC America’s Got Talent I have to say that I am properly stoked for America’s Got Talent Season 8. The new line-up of judges looks pretty enticing with the addition of Heidi Klum and Mel B to the panel. I think there will be some wonderful repartee behind that table as all four […]

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DeAndre’s New Single, Her Crazy, Now Available On iTunes.


I don’t know if I am more excited over the fact that DeAndre Brackensick has a new single out or that he has now shortened his name to DeAndre? I was hoping that the latter would have happened while he was still on American Idol – it’s not like there are any more DeAndres out […]

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