Rick Henry Christopher
Bio
Writing is a distraction to fulfill my need for intellectual stimulus, emotional release, and soothing the bruises of the day.
The shattered pieces of life will not discourage me.
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Stories (262/0)
Horizon by Carpenters (1975)
HORIZON (Morning opens quietly, a shadow vision over me) Carpenters were the most popular sibling duo of the 1970s. In the US they achieved 16 consecutive Top 20 hit from 1970 to 1976. They were considered a sure bet by record producers and songwriters always submitted their songs to Carpenters first. Several songs that Carpenters recorded first but did not release as a single such as "Can't Smile Without You" and "I Just Fall In Love Again" went on to become hits for other pop contemporaries.
By Rick Henry Christopher 2 years ago in Beat
Caravanserai by Santana (1972)
Caravanserai by Santana (1972) Release Date: October 11, 1972 Produced by Carlos Santana, Mike Shrieve Chart Positions: #8 (US), #3 (Netherlands), #6 (UK), #7 (Holland), #10 (Norway), #11 (Australia), #13 (Denmark), #15 (Italy)
By Rick Henry Christopher 2 years ago in Beat
Rick Henry Talks with Russell Javors
Russell Javors I have known Russell Javors since 2007 and have interviewed him several times for various projects. The video at the top of this page is an interview I did with Russell for my youtube show called Rick Henry's Talk Show.
By Rick Henry Christopher 2 years ago in Beat
- Top Story - March 2022
20 Most Influential Musicians of All-TimeTop Story - March 2022
I compiled this list using four sources. I used the most recent 'Most Influential Musicians' lists published by Rolling Stone Magazine and The Dig. I also used the All-Time best selling artists list on wikipedia and awarded points to the 40 best selling musicians. Last I used a list compiled from AllMusic showing the musicians that have the most musicians listed as 'Followers.'
By Rick Henry Christopher 2 years ago in Beat
Disco Covers of Classic Songs
Disco music became all the rage in 1974 and remained extremely popular through 1979. The majority of these disco hits were originals such as "Last Dance" by Donna Summer" and "Stayin'" Alive" by The BeeGees. But to be certain there were tons of songs on the dance charts that were remakes of classic rock and pop songs. Here we explore some of those Disco Covers of Classic Songs.
By Rick Henry Christopher 2 years ago in Beat
- Top Story - March 2022
A Look at Four Categories of the 2022 Grammy AwardsTop Story - March 2022
In this study I will take a look at four categories of the 2022 Grammy Awards I will be looking at the album nominations in the Americana, Country, Vocal Jazz, and Album of the Year categories.
By Rick Henry Christopher 2 years ago in Beat
25 Greatest Songs of Pat Benatar
Pat Benatar has been nominated for induction into the class of 2022's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I get this feeling Benatar will make it this year. To celebrate this impending event I have compiled this list of Pat Benatar's greatest songs.
By Rick Henry Christopher 2 years ago in Beat
Love Letters to My Friends
Also check out "Dementia and My Mom" Love Letters To My Friends I am the 24/7 caregiver for my 85 year old mom. She is completely blind and has advanced stage dementia. She is incontinent and seems to always be constipated and seems to always have a urinary tract infection.
By Rick Henry Christopher 2 years ago in Humans
Is She or Isn't She One of the Greats 2000 - 2022
With this study we will be taking a look at seven female vocalists that have made their mark as a solo artist in the past 22 years. Criteria for this study is that their debut album or single (whichever was first) came no earlier than the year 2000. Sorry Christina Aguilera your debut was 1999.
By Rick Henry Christopher 2 years ago in Beat