Friday Factoid: “You Can’t Always Get What You Want”

–By Brandon “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” depicts the optimism, disillusionment, and pragmatism of the 1960s. The song was recorded in London in 1968 and featured the London Bach Choir on the song’s opening. The choir, which tried … Read More

Friday Factoid: “True Colors”

–By Brandon “True Colors” was written by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly, who also wrote Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” and Heart’s “Alone.” Steinberg originally wrote the song about his mother, although with a much different first verse than currently exists … Read More

Double Friday Factoids! 1) “Mr. Amen,” Jester Hairston; 2) The Evolution of “Hold On”

—By Cindy Jacobs Jestie Joseph Hairston (nicknamed “Jester” by a teacher) was born in 1901, the grandson of slaves from the Hairston plantation at Belew’s Creek, North Carolina.  He attended Massachusetts Agricultural College, graduated cum laude from Tufts University with … Read More

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