I first became aware of guitarist Pat Metheny in 1985 through the song This is Not America from the movie Falcon and the Snowman. I loved hearing the song on my then local station San Francisco’s KFOG but I remember not knowing what his deal was when the DJ announced him along with David...
Jimmy Webb is one of the most accomplished American composers of popular music whose many hits include “Galveston,” “Up, Up and Away” and “MacArthur Park.” His music is ingrained in the soundtrack of American pop culture and his songs are considered standards, having been covered by everyone from Frank Sinatra, Carly Simon and Joe...