Never Can Say Goodbye Runnin’ With The Devil by VAN HALEN Vs. THE JACKSON 5 (And How It Happened)

Posted on March 24, 2018 by sungmokoo

So unbelievable, it has to be true.

It was a momentous and historic day for the Jackson 5. It was June 1970 in the Hitsville West Studio in L.A. The boys were putting the finishing touches on their latest and greatest single, “Never Can Say Goodbye”. In 1971, it would reach #2 on Billboard’s Pop Singles chart, and #1 on Billboard’s Black Singles chart. As the brothers prepared to add Michael’s lead vocals, a faceless man slowly materialized in the studio and began to what could best be described, sing.

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“I Can’t Get Next To Crazy” by THE TEMPTATIONS Vs. GNARLS BARKLEY

Posted on March 17, 2018 by sungmokoo

I Can't Get Next To Crazy

Some things need to gestate, others need to incubate, in the same way that some people calculate while others estimate.

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Peanut Butter & Jelly & Hollywood Nights by BOB SEGER Vs. CADILLAC DON & J-MONEY

Posted on March 11, 2018 by sungmokoo

Peanut Butter & Jelly & Hollywwod NIghts

When we speak of the Bob Seger, it’s easy to meander about our disdain for the “music”, and at times the “man”. It’s easy to say, “I’ll tell you what, I really hate that mother fucking turd ball.” It’s understandable. He was everywhere, and often; he was over-rated, played out, and he still is. Frankly, “Like A Rock” is the second worst song, next to “We Built This City” by Starship.

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“Don’t Stop Me Now, Sultans Of Swing” by QUEEN Vs. DIRE STRAITS

Posted on March 4, 2018 by sungmokoo

Don't Stop Me Now Sultans Of Swing

It is time to acknowledge that Freddy Mercury’s voice transcends the fabric of time and space. If I had to pinpoint and define the importance of his role in music history, I would liken it to the best breakfast of my life. And that, my friend, is a novel currently in the works. Oh, by the way, Dire Straits ain’t that bad.

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