Author: Ellen Fagan

Ellen Fagan is a forever New Yorker, long-time Greenwich Village resident and vintage Duke University graduate with hippie-esque leanings. The best description of Ellen was given to her by a sardonic lawyer during the voir dire of one of her myriad Jury Duty stints: "...housewife, mom, voracious reader, freelance writer, copy editor, jewelry designer and frequent cyber-sleuth."

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by Ellen Fagan September 15, 2022 Comments4

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The One-Hit Wonder File: “Mr. Big Stuff”

Jean Knight called him out with her 70s hit, “Mr. Big Stuff.” Her portrait of the original player still rings true today.

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by Ellen Fagan August 12, 2022 Comments8

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Some of Live Music’s Most Transcendent Moments

Live music is always fantastic. But there are some performances that never fail to give chills – no matter how often you view them.

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Old Music, New Ears: Those “Reaction” Videos

YouTube reaction videos of a younger generation hearing classic songs for the first time are hot. And they remind us why we love them so.

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A Handful of Classic Ray Charles Cover Songs

Ray Charles remains one of America’s most iconic song interpreters. Here are a handful worth checking out – or revisiting.

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by Ellen Fagan June 9, 2022 Comments4

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The Joys of Canadian TV

Canada has churned out some of the funniest, most original comedy series in recent years. If you need a (much-needed) laugh, check these out.

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