Although bubblegum has gained a certain cachet of cool in some circles over the past few decades (while remaining a pop pariah in other circles), during its original heyday it was viewed strictly as fodder for juvenile tastes, pure pabulum for...

Origins of "Riders in the Sky"In this episode we take a look at the history of one of the most widely post WWII, "Covered" popular songs in the ASCAP publishing database.From its humble beginnings as a European folk song to its re-appearance during the...

The TV Show . . .The lead character was handsome, dashing, and consistently well-dressed in tailored suits, which never seemed to wrinkle even after the usual scuffles with the bad guys.Edwards clearly modelled the character of Peter Gunn...