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Olivia Newton-John has died at age 73

August 8, 2022August 9, 2022 Alan Cross 1 Comment Breast Cancer, Cancer, Grease, Olivia Newton-John, RIP

When I was in grade six, I became irrationally fixated on “Let Me Be There” by Olivia Newton-John. For about

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Random music new for Tuesday, November 16, 2021

November 16, 2021November 16, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments ABBA, Arkells, Back to the Future, Eric Clapton, Gordon Light, Grease, Grey Cup, Led Zeppelin, Massey Hall, Political Correctness

Marty McFly’s hoverboard just sold for about US$500,000–and it doesn’t even hover. Reading music news for November 16, 2021, is

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Random music news for Saturday, February 6, 2021

February 6, 2021February 6, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Canada, Cardi B, Grease, Marilyn Manson, Panic! At the Disco, Prince, Super Bowl, TikTok, Weeknd

Be happy you don’t live in this quaint English village. Gross. What’s wrong with people? Distract yourself from the mental

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Recommended Music 

Because It’s Tuesday, You Need a Death Metal Version of “You’re the One That I Want”

April 5, 2016 Alan Cross 1 Comment Elton John, Grease, Olivia Newton-John

I hate this song with a passion–and for good reason. When “You’re the One That I Want” first became a

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What If the Cast of Grease Went Death Metal?

July 6, 2015July 6, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cover Version, Death Metal, Grease, John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John

A bazillion years ago, I worked as a fry cook at an ice cream shop in my hometown. Above the

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Recommended Music 

Someone Has Taken One of My Most-Hated Songs and Made It Listenable

March 3, 2015March 3, 2015 Alan Cross 1 Comment Cover Versions, Grease, Parody, Tragedy: All Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees & Beyond

One summer back when I was working at an ice cream shop/hamburger stand/pinball joint/pool hall, the AM radio above the

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Music News
Music News 

Random Music News for Monday, January 19, 2015

January 19, 2015January 19, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Ariana Grande, Bjork, Britney Spears, Cassette, David Byrne, Gotye, Grease, HMV, Kim Fowley, Kim Kardhasian, Madonna, Puddle of Mudd

Happy MLK Day! Or is it “Merry MLK Day?” I get confused. Britney Spears’ ex was shot down and killed

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The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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