Tag Archives: Paul Simon

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 by 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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You don’t like US federal government regulations? You’d better read this

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Naomi

From the national treasure named Kevin Underhill and his LoweringTheBar, comes government regulatory news. From China: China’s State Administration for Industry and Commerce has banned companies from registering names that are too long or too “weird,” according to Sixth Tone. For whatever … Continue reading →

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