In his recent book “The Philosophy of Modern Song,” Bob Dylan described Perry Como as a “downright incredible” performer who “lived in every moment of every song he sang… When he stood and sang, he ...

Those song lyrics introduced the “Perry Como’s Early American Christmas” special taped 45 years ago at locations in Colonial Williamsburg’s historic area, early in November and broadcast nationally on ...

Even though I have not watched the Grammys in decades, I do know of the dramatic change from the days when Henry Mancini, ...

The weighty title, “The Philosophy of Modern Song,” just sits there with its faint whiff of academia, its leaden tone, and the over-the-top audacity of its implied promise. How can anyone, much less a ...