Kenny Rogers has had many hits, but this is arguably his most beautiful song. It was written by the great Lionel Richie, and it’s super …
I’m Still Standing: Elton John cover + chord progressions, lyrics
Elton John’s 1983 hit, “I’m Still Standing,” is my favorite song from the Rocket Man. I am not playing it in the original key. I’m …
Ryan’s Playlist No. 2: Mrs. Maisel & June Musical Randomness
The first part of my June playlist is heavily influenced by one of my favorite shows, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” Extraordinarily well done, smart and …
Ryan’s Playlist No. 1: Canada & Beyond (Willin’ To Be Movin’ Edition)
One of the things I noticed about Canadian radio on our honeymoon is that a lot of the songs we heard aren’t marketed in the …
My Shazam! 10 songs I’m digging in January 2019
We hear great music everywhere these days. We hear it on TV, in movies, at the grocery store, restaurant and bar. And we have an …
Easy, easy, easy: How to play “Rosanna” by Toto
One of my first memories of pop music growing up was being at Camp Egan in Tahlequah, in the pool, and hearing Toto’s “Rosanna.” Sure, …
My 10 favorite songs from the most awesome band in the world, Barenaked Ladies
Before I made the trek from Tulsa to Oklahoma City the other night, one of my colleagues at the station in T-town noted on Facebook …
Ryan’s Weekend Soundtrack (July 14-15): BLOXX, Spencer Lee Band, Elvis Costello
It’s clear that 2018 is a year of transition. I’m finishing up my first year back in a newsroom, and that feels great. I’m gradually …
Songwriter’s notebook: Perfection is the enemy of good
Perfection is the enemy of good. Perfection is the enemy of good. Repeat it and repeat it. It’s not that creatives don’t strive for greatness; …
YouTube channel update: The YouTube growth struggle is real.
A few days ago, somebody noted that they enjoyed seeing me play the piano online, and I gave a jumbled nonsensical reply about trying to …