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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[Video]Stevie Wonder Takes A Powerful Stand Regarding The Trayvon Martin Case
July 16, 2013 
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Finally! Someone with vision and fortitude. I am beyond disgusted over the outcome of the Zimmerman trial. And, although I understand the now infamous “Stand Your Grand” law factored into the “not guilty” verdict, that doesn’t mean that this law is correct and should be embraced by society. In fact, it is downright stupid, crazy […]
Continue reading America’s Got Talent Performer Fernando Varela Of Forte Fame Performs The Star Spangled Banner
July 4, 2013 10 Comments
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 […]
Continue reading David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Seventeen: Star Spangled Banner/God Bless America
July 4, 2013 10 Comments
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 […]
Continue reading [VIDEO]Happy Canada Day To My Canadian Readers
July 1, 2013 10 Comments
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 […]
Continue reading [VIDEO]Opera Trio Forte Shines Ever So Bright On America’s Got Talent
June 26, 2013 37 Comments
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 […]
Continue reading Next Week’s Promo For America’s Got Talent Season 8: Episode 4
June 20, 2013 9 Comments
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 […]
Continue reading DeAndre’s Video Performance Of His New Single, “Her Crazy”
June 14, 2013 Comments Off on 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 […]
Continue reading Matthew Morrison Gives A Dynamite Performance Of “It Don’t Mean A Thing” On Today Show
June 13, 2013 2 Comments
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 […]
Continue reading David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Sixteen: Wait Video
June 7, 2013 1 Comment
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 […]
Continue reading [VIDEOS] Courageous Cancer Patient Zach Sobiech Dies But Leaves Us With Powerful Life Lessons
May 21, 2013 1 Comment
Zach, back row on the right, with his family Words cannot express the uplifting and inspirational basis behind this story. Zach Sobiech was 17-years-old when he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. Given just a few months to live, Zach bravely chose life over death, embracing all that the world has […]
Continue reading Adam Lambert Talks Angie Miller, Possible Judging Gig And More
May 19, 2013 7 Comments
I happened upon this video of Adam Lambert on this fine Sunday afternoon. He was interviewed after his amazing duo with Top 3 American Idol Season 3 Finalist, Angie Miller. The first impression I discerned while listening to and watching him speak was how absolutely grounded he appears to be while speaking about a variety […]
Continue reading Mariah Carey’s American Idol Finale Performance
May 18, 2013 2 Comments
So, what do y’all think? Truth be told, at the beginning of Mariah’s performance, I really thought she was singing live. Maybe it was wishful thinking on my part or an unwillingness to let go of the past – where everyone performed live. Ha! However, once those high note riffs popped in midway through this […]
Continue reading Angie Miller And Adam Lambert Perform A Haunting Version Of Titanium
May 17, 2013 14 Comments
Was this the most beautiful moment on the American Idol Finale or what? Adam Lambert and Angie Miller gave an exceptional and memorable performance of the song, Titanium. Their vocals were absolutely stellar and the harmonies impeccably tuned. Both are extremely sensitive and skilled artists, who truly understand the importance of nuance and inflection in […]
Continue reading Michael Buble’s Greatest Creation Is….
May 3, 2013 1 Comment
…the soon to be born baby boy that he created with his wife, Luisana Lopilato. And did you hear that one-note operatic voice that he produced when speaking with Ellen? I was thinking: ” Okay, he needs to go there with his voice – dropping the jaw. supporting from the diaphragm and singing with the […]
Continue reading David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Fifteen: Fields of Gold
May 3, 2013 6 Comments
By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections This song is about savoring those precious memories of time well spent with the ones you love in this life. “Fields of Gold” is a 1993 song by Sting from his album “Ten Summoner’s Tales.” In January 1996 Eva Cassidy recorded “Fields of Gold” at Blues […]
Continue reading The Voice Season 4 Battle Between Caroline Glaser And Danielle Bradbery
April 17, 2013 2 Comments
Picture Courtesy Of NBC The Voice I wasn’t able to watch The Voice last evening but have enjoyed browsing the videos this morning on YouTube.Com. And, I have to say that the Battle between Caroline and Danielle was a very strong one, given that they performed the very laid back rendition of “Put Your Records […]
Continue reading THIS Is What American Idol Needs.
April 14, 2013 25 Comments
Want to know what’s missing from American Idol? This: And this: And this as well: But, most of all, THIS
Continue reading David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Fourteen: Be Still My Soul
April 5, 2013 8 Comments
By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections “Be Still My Soul” is a popular revival hymn written by Katharine von Schlegel (1697–1768) and translated into English by Jane L. Borthwick (1813–1897). The music was composed by Jean Sibelius, from his music “Finlandia.” His music is characterized by a nationalistic spirit along with poetry, […]
Continue reading Jay Leno And Jimmy Fallon Rock “Tonight” From West Side Story
April 2, 2013 1 Comment
This video, featured below, made me laugh and get misty-eyed at the same time. Can the end of the Jay Leno era be this near? No matter the answer, at least his successor, Jimmy Fallon, is playing nice, allowing Jay to leave with the dignity he so deserves. The idea behind this video originated with […]
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