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Entertainment > Music Reviews (Other) Music of 1955: 1 of 2

People usually say that rock and roll began in 1955 with Rock Around The Clock. Back in 1955 pop music included non-rockers Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, Patti Page, Mitch Miller, and Gisele MacKenzie, among many others. Sinatra's best song that year was called Learning The Blues. Sarah Vaughan did Whatever Lola Wants. Patti...
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy Arguments in favor of Social Security reform in the US: 4 of 7

Social Security is a ripoff. It was poorly conceived in the first place, and it is being administered so unfairly as to be considered thievery by our Uncle Sam as well as continued unfair coddling of the mega wealthy. It is, in fact, a crime committed by the United States government against the people. I have three problems ...
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Is there an element of fiction in religion: 3 of 5

We currently believe that the religion of the Greeks, Romans, Vikings, etc., was pure fiction, and our libraries file the subject as "mythology". But in their day they took their religion as seriously as we take ours. They would have vehemently objected to having their most deeply held beliefs disrespected as mere mythology....
Entertainment > Music Reviews (Other) Music of 1957: 3 of 3

I hope that someone is enjoying this series about pop music in different years. I hope it's either bringing back some memories or inspiring someone to check out songs they've never heard, or both. I suppose Elvis was still king in 1957, but I'd just have him as runner up that year. My favorite Elvis songs of 57 were All Shoo...
Entertainment > Music Reviews (Other) Music of 1956: 3 of 3

1956 was to Elvis Presley what 1964 was to the Beatles. It was his breakout year, the year he became the king of rock and roll, out of nowhere. I think his best song that year was Love Me Tender. His voice had great range and power, and was able to reach down for the low notes and to communicate emotion. Don't think all he h...