Happy Miserable 50th Anniversary to Richard and Linda Thompson’s Influential Debut Album
50 years ago the married rock & roll duo Richard and Linda Thompson released their album "I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight," and the history of exquisitely rendered musical bummers has never been quite the same since.
15 Pies From the Library’s Menu to Celebrate Pi Day
Here's a list of fifteen pies you can find on the library shelves. True, you can't actually eat them, but for a few of these that might actually be just as well. I'm looking in your direction, Sweeney Todd.
Shane MacGowan, the Pogues, and a Christmas Classic
Shane MacGowan and the Pogues gave the world a Christmas song that's bitter, disappointed, grubby, and perfect.
5 Categories of One-Hit Wonders
National One-Hit Wonder Day happens every year, though when you think about it they probably just should have done it once.
Songs Inspired by Books
Ever since Ancient Greece music has looked to the printed page for inspiration.
Favorite Songs By Women
Inspiring songs by women musicians.
Happy Little Trees: A Playlist
A collection of songs that are not thought of as happy songs in the traditional sense, but are uplifting just the same. This post includes classics and lesser known gems from musical groups and/or musicians like The Monkees, Bill Withers, Nick Drake, The Mountain Goats, Outkast and many more.
Top 10 Spooky Classical Pieces for Halloween
Halloween is almost here and you’ll want your scary playlist ready for your trick-or-treaters. Did you know the library has free downloadable music?
Start the Music: 10 Fun Music Themed Picture Books for Young Children
Fun books with musical themes for kindergarteners and first graders.
33 Songs About The Rain
April showers bring May flowers...and apparently a whole lot of musical inspiration too, as heard in these songs about the rain!
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