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DISCO by Kylie Minogue

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I’ve been a fan of Kylie Minogue since I heard her “Love at First Sight” (2002). Minogue was diagnosed with cancer in 2005 . After surgery and chemotherapy she promoted testing for her young fans during her tours. If you’re in the mood for bouncy dance music and energetic lyrics, give Kylie Minogue’s new CD, Disco, a try. GRADE: A-

1.“Magic“Kylie MinogueTeemu BrunilaDaniel Heløy DavidsenPeter WallevikMichelle BuzzPhD4:10
2.“Miss a Thing”MinogueBrunilaNico StadiAlly AhernBrunilaStadi3:56
3.“Real Groove“MinogueBrunilaStadiAlida GaprestadBrunilaStadi3:14
4.“Monday Blues”MinogueSky AdamsMaegan CottoneDanny ShahLinslee CampbellAdams3:09
5.“Supernova”MinogueAdamsCottoneAdams3:17
6.“Say Something“MinogueRichard “Biff” StannardJon GreenAsh HowesGreenStannardDuck Blackwell[a]Minogue[b]3:32
7.“Last Chance”MinogueAdamsCottoneAdams3:03
8.“I Love It“MinogueStannardBlackwellStannardBlackwellMinogue[b]3:50
9.“Where Does the DJ Go?”MinogueAdamsShahKiris HoustonAdamsHouston3:01
10.“Dance Floor Darling”MinogueAdamsCottoneCampbellAdams3:12
11.“Unstoppable”MinogueFiona BevanTroy MillerMiller3:34
12.“Celebrate You”MinogueAdamsShahCottoneAdams3:41

FORGOTTEN MUSIC #103: A TRIBUTE TO CURTIS MAYFIELD

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I’m not usually a fan of tribute albums, but I recently acquired A Tribute to Curtis Mayfield from 1994. I enjoyed Steve Winwood’s version of “It’s All Right” and the Repercussions and Curtis Mayfield singing “Let’s Do It Again.” Whitney Houston belts out “Look Into Your Heart” and The Isley Brothers perform a soulful rendition of “I’m So Proud.”

Rod Stewart had a hit with “People Get Ready” and I liked Phil Collins’ “I’ve Been Trying.”

Mayfield was paralyzed from the neck down after lighting equipment fell on him during a live performance at Wingate Field in Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York, on August 13, 1990. He died from complications of type 2 diabetes at the age of 57 on December 26, 1999. GRADE: A

TRACK LIST:

All songs written by Curtis Mayfield except “Amen”, by Mayfield and John W. Pate, Sr.
“Choice of Colors” – Gladys Knight – (3:52)
“It’s All Right” – Steve Winwood – (4:21)
“Let’s Do It Again” – Repercussions and Curtis Mayfield – (4:55)
“Billy Jack” – Lenny Kravitz – (6:18)
“Look Into Your Heart” – Whitney Houston – (3:54)
“Gypsy Woman” – Bruce Springsteen – (3:34)
“You Must Believe Me” – Eric Clapton – (4:28)
“I’m So Proud” – The Isley Brothers – (4:57)
“Fool for You” – Branford Marsalis and The Impressions – (3:45)
“Keep On Pushin'” – Tevin Campbell – (3:21)
“The Makings of You” – Aretha Franklin – (4:26)
“Woman’s Got Soul” – B.B. King – (3:49)
“People Get Ready” – Rod Stewart – (5:01)
“(Don’t Worry) If There’s a Hell Below, We’re All Going to Go” – Narada Michael Walden – (5:09)
“I’ve Been Trying” – Phil Collins – (5:01)
“I’m the One Who Loves You” – Stevie Wonder – (3:58)
“Amen” – Elton John and Sounds of Blackness – (4:41)

BUFFALO BILLS VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

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[Buffalo Bills on Twitter] It’s Been A Long Time Coming (Hype Video Bills Dropped For Winning AFC East from r/nfl

The Buffalo Bills, led by Quarterback Josh Allen–the AFC Offensive Player of the Week…for the FOURTH TIME this season!–play the Playoff-less Patriots. For the first time in 19 years, the Patriots will be home watching the Playoffs instead of dominating them. The Bills are 7-point favorites.

NFL WEEK 16 (2020)

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After the Buffalo Bills defeated the Denver Broncos 48-19 last Saturday, they face a divisional opponent in the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football. The 6-8 Patriots won’t make the Playoffs this season. Cam Newton proved to be ineffectual at quarterback. The Big Question is how will the Bills treat this game? Will they “rest” starters to keep them healthy for the Playoffs? Or will they step on the gas to beat a bothersome opponent? We’ll see tomorrow. How will your favorite NFL fare today?

FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2020

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My reading in 2020 was all over the map because of Covid-19. My moods changed and I read (and reread) a number of “comfort” books: Urban Fantasies, classic Science Fiction, and locked-room mysteries. I also read about how some of my favorite films were made and how Evil Geniuses are ruining our lives. This is not a typical list of my reading interests, but 2020 wasn’t a typical year. What books kept you going through the coronavirus pandemic?

Glenn Kenny, a veteran film journalist, is the author of the book “Made Men: The Story of Goodfellas.” (Photo credit: Zach Barocas/Courtesy of Harper Collins)

FORGOTTEN MUSIC #105: SLOW JAMS CHRISTMAS Volumes 1 & 2

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No Holiday parties, no guests, no Patrick or Katie visiting us. This season, with the coronavirus raging, requires hunkering down. Diane has loaded up on food and other essentials so we don’t need to leave our house for awhile. So, it’s baking and cooking and listening to music. Here are a couple of mellow CDs perfect for these crazy times. How will you be spending the Holidays?

Tracklist

1–The TemptationsSilent Night6:02
2–The WhispersHappy Holidays To You4:34
3–The WhispersThe Christmas Song3:48
4–Luther VandrossAt Christmas Time5:01
5–The TempreesIt’s Christmas Time Again (The Christmas Song)4:11
6–Donny HathawayThis Christmas3:31
7–Nat King ColeThe Christmas Song3:11
8–Charles BrownPlease Come Home For Christmas2:38
9–The EmotionsWhat Do The Lonely Do At Christmas?3:22
10–The StylisticsWhen You’ve Got Love, It’s Christmas All Year Long4:28
11–Margie JosephChristmas Gift3:27
12–The O’JaysHave Yourself A Merry Little Christmas4:57

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1–Alexander O’NealMy Christmas Gifts3:15
2–The WhispersA Very Special Holiday3:48
3–The WhispersThis Christmas4:18
4–Al JarreauThe Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)4:12
5–Charles BrownMerry Christmas, Baby2:53
6–Al GreenI’ll Be Home For Christmas3:15
7–The Ebonys(Christmas Ain’t Christmas, New Year’s Ain’t New Year’s) Without The One You Love2:09
8–Rotary ConnectionChristmas Love3:10
9–Brook BentonSoul Santa3:22
10–Darryl TookesMerry Christmas3:14
11–The O’JaysI Can Hardly Wait ‘Til Christmas4:40
12–Lou RawlsAuld Lang Syne1:34