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A Vice President's Hit Song

Aug 23rd, 2008 · How many vice presidents are also talented composers? Well, President Calvin Coolidge's vice president, Charles Dawes, was. He composed the music to a song that's been performed by the likes of Bob Dylan and Elton John.

Keywords: president · vice · music · songs · Composing · talented · Bob Dylan · Elton John · Charles Dawes · President Calvin Coolidge

John Jorgenson: Preserving Django Reinhardt ****

Jan 23rd, 2008 · Jorgenson's fingers are nothing but a blur when he's notes-deep into a song on his unique guitar. The veteran gypsy-jazz guitarist has performed with Elton John, Bob Dylan and Sting, and was a member of the hit-making Desert Rose Band.

Keywords: veterans · Jazz · John · songs · guitarist · Dylan · guitar · gypsy · Elton John · Django · Reinhardt · Jorgenson

Diana's Sons Honor Her with Benefit Concert ****

Jul 2nd, 2007 · Princes William and Harry celebrate the life of their mother, Princess Diana, on what would have been her 46th birthday at a concert they organized. More than 70,000 people attended the benefit concert. Elton John was one of 24 performers at the celebration.

Keywords: organization · celebration · birthday · concert · Elton John · Diana · Princess Diana · Princes William

Ron Sexsmith in Concert ***

Jan 12th, 2007 · A Toronto-based singer-songwriter with an international following, Ron Sexsmith has seen his songs covered by everyone from Rod Stewart to Nick Lowe. Though far from a household name, Sexsmith has won over countless famous musicians, including Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Elvis Costello.

Keywords: music · famous · Singer · Toronto · songs · songwriter · concert · Elvis Costello · household · Paul McCartney · Ron · Elton John

Elton John, 'The Captain and the Kid' ****

Oct 19th, 2006 · Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews The Captain and the Kid, Elton John's new album.

Keywords: critic · captain · John · album · Ken Tucker · Elton John · Elton · The Captain

An All-Star Rock Jam That Transcends Egos ***

Sep 6th, 2006 · Based on star power alone, this document of London rock circa 1971 should have been huge. Among the A-list friends gathered to support the Incredible String Band's Mike Heron on his solo outing are Richard Thompson, Steve Winwood, John Cale of The Velvet Underground, Ronnie Lane, Elton John and members of The Who.

Keywords: London · friends · The Who · transcend · 1971 · ego · Elton John · Richard Thompson · Incredible String Band · Mike Heron · Steve Winwood · Ronnie Lane

A Birthday for the King of the Blues

Sep 23rd, 2005 · Blues singer and guitarist B.B. King celebrated his 80th birthday on Sept. 16, 2005, and also released the new album 80, featuring blues duets with musicians including Elton John and Eric Clapton. This interview originally aired on Oct. 22, 1996.

Keywords: Kings · birthday · music · 2005 · interviews · 1996 · Singer · blues · album · guitarist · Eric Clapton · duet

AirTran's Unique Use of 'Face Time' ***

Mar 17th, 2005 · AirTran, the low-cost airline, is in the beginning stages of a promotion that includes giant pictures of Elton John's face painted on the sides of their airplanes. Commentator Michael Alvear spent 17 years working in the advertising business, and points out some of the ironies of this innovative step.

Keywords: airplane · Business · picture · innovation · Airlines · Paintings · Advertisers · stages · ironic · Elton John · AirTran · Commentator Michael Alvear

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