Finally putting the rumors and speculation to rest, ABC announced that it has reached a deal to bring Idol back perhaps as soon as March 2018. As always, my primary interest in this development is about the business of Idol as a zero-to-hero star-making vehicle. Its entertainment value to me is based on how good they are... Continue Reading →
My Three Favorite Rolling Stones Songs
The other night I got a random text from my friend JT – sadly, not that JT - asking me my three favorite Rolling Stones songs. In my first text back, I protested at the impossibility of answering such a question, especially considering the immediacy of a response that a text usually implies. And then... Continue Reading →
Motown Monday: Saving Stevie Wonder
Motown Mondays is a regular feature of this blog. By “regular” I mean whenever I feel like it but at least always on a Monday; and always about Motown, duh. Stevie Wonder’s career may never have gotten off the ground were it not for the efforts of songwriter Sylvia Moy who passed away April 15th.... Continue Reading →
Back to Reality: Lauren and La’P
Back to Reality is periodic feature of the blog where I report on the real world doings of ex-Idolists, as well as past contestants from The Voice and X-Factor. In truth, I only ever watched these shows to find people worth talking about once they were competing in the business, and by the business, I mean the industry. My... Continue Reading →
"Watching Prince was like watching God's love. It was superhuman." (Spoon's Britt Daniel)
Motown Monday: Motown Gold?
Motown Mondays is a regular feature of this blog. By "regular" I mean whenever I feel like it but at least always on a Monday; and always about Motown, duh. August 22, 1978 was an important date in the history of Motown. On that day, the iconic music company was awarded its first Gold album... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the New Blog!
Once upon a time, there was Idol Musings. Since February 2008, I have written faithfully on American Idol (and occasionally the other reality singing shows) with insight, snark humor and self-righteous candor. And Adam Lambert. I’ve written a lot about Adam Lambert. And within the blog’s 618 posts, I also wrote occasionally about music in... Continue Reading →
Ray's Musings 