Norbert Putnam: Sharing music lessons
By Monica Collier Staff Writer Originally published in the TimesDaily, Jul 16, 2017 A curious black standard poodle peers through the...
Music is life
Why do we connect with certain songs more than others? Read along as I share the stories behind why I love my favorite songs. Really ... read on, enjoy, and listen.
By Monica Collier Staff Writer Originally published in the TimesDaily, Jul 16, 2017 A curious black standard poodle peers through the...
Rip Her to Shreds, Blondie, 1976 I had an exceptional weekend of acquiring vinyl to fill in some gaps in my collection. My good fortune...
Once in a Lifetime, Talking Heads, 1981 I absolutely believe in signs. This week, I haven’t been able to escape this song. It was even...
By Monica Collier Staff Writer Originally published in the TimesDaily, Nov 27, 2016 Rosanne Cash will be making a stop in the Shoals for...
Rehab, Amy Winehouse, 2006 A week or so ago, everything in my path seemed to remind me Amy Winehouse has been gone from this world for 10...
Crush with Eyeliner, R.E.M., 1994 It’s not very often that I’m at a loss for words. My love for this song and R.E.M. in general, however,...
We Got the Beat, Go-Go's, 1981 I've loved the Go-Go's from day one and I still love them to this day. Although as a young girl, thoughts...
Rocket Queen, Guns N’ Roses, 1987 I don’t have the best memory – I’m not an extremely sentimental person. Years ago, someone told me the...
She, Green Day, 1994 Isn't it great when our favorite songs change with us? I mean, at first listen, we may simply be drawn to a song....
Jessica Davenport: God knew what I needed By Monica Collier Staff Writer May 14, 2017 Editor’s note: At the time of print Thursday...
No More Drama, Mary J. Blige, 2001 I’ve turned to this song several times lately in an effort to ground myself. No matter how open-minded...
Tell Me Something Good, Rufus (and Chaka Khan), 1974 This is it, y'all. This is the song I'm using to set the vibe for this workweek....
Better Man, Pearl Jam, 1994 Seeing all the Pearl Jam/Eddie Vedder (garbled lyric) Tik Toks has really reinvigorated my love for the band....
SOTD supplement The first band I ever loved was The Police. It has been one of the most amazing slow burns of my life. I realize in...
Roxanne, The Police, 1978 Roxanne was my gateway song to a lifelong love affair with The Police. I was super young when Roxanne came out...
Stupid Girl, Garbage, 1995 I am a recovering stupid girl. I’m very fortunate in that I realized early on in life that above all else, I...
Deja Vu, Olivia Rodrigo, 2021 I. Love. Olivia. Rodrigo. Go ahead and judge me if you must but listen to her new album, Sour, first. Every...
Sir Duke, Stevie Wonder, 1977 Here I go wishing my life away again but holy wow, I will be so glad to put this month in the rearview....
Outfit, Drive-By Truckers, 2003 Live at the Shoals Theatre (Jason Isbell, Patterson Hood, Mike Cooley) came out a few weeks back and I...
Centerfold, J. Geils Band, 1982 First, let me just say how amazing it feels to be back out and about in the world. This past week, I saw...