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Scenes from my life: Neil Sedaka

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Naomi

The setting: a square, dull, small room without windows. A cell, really. A few wooden chairs in a row, as if it were a tiny theater. An upright piano backed against one of the walls in a front corner of … Continue reading →

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Outtakes and Vagabonds: Do you remember “Red Rubber Ball”?

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Naomi

No reason you should. I do, though. I was there, more or less, when it was written. Music Choice reminded me by playing “Red Rubber Ball” the other day on their Golden Oldies channel (1829, Verizon), and I said to … Continue reading →

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Bert Bacharach’s death reminded me

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Naomi

Of his hundreds of terrific songs. I read the obit with my mouth hanging open. “Oh, yeah, that one. And that.” I’m not a snob about pop music. I love tunes, melodies, passages I can sing or hum. And Bacharach … Continue reading →

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