WHAT I THINK – Page 7 – THE PAUL LESLIE HOUR

Country Music’s Greatest Lines: Lyrics, Stories & Sketches from American Classics by Bobby Braddock — A ReviewCountry Music’s Greatest Lines: Lyrics, Stories & Sketches from American Classics by Bobby Braddock — A Review

July 14, 2020| Paul Leslie| 0 Comment| 9:00 pm

Ask anybody what they like about a great song and chances are they’ll recite those few words in the song that stood out when they first heard it. It’s especially true in country music. Bobby Braddock’s third book Bobby Braddock is one of the leading songwriters in country music today

The Multitude of Visions in Bob Dylan’s “Rough and Rowdy Ways”The Multitude of Visions in Bob Dylan’s “Rough and Rowdy Ways”

July 7, 2020| Paul Leslie| 0 Comment| 9:00 am

An album review of Bob Dylan’s 39th studio album BY: PAUL LESLIE, EDITOR: JOHN PARADISE When you pick up a copy of Bob Dylan’s new album “Rough and Rowdy Ways,” there is a picture on the cover of something you’re not very likely to see these days. People dancing. It

Jimmy Buffett? Catch him on the Flip SideJimmy Buffett? Catch him on the Flip Side

May 28, 2020| Paul Leslie| 2 Comments| 9:00 am

BACK IN THE DAY, and admittedly before my time, radio DJs played vinyl records. They had 45 RPM disks with an “A” side and a “B” side. The A was the song that the record company was trying to push—what they believed was the smash hit. The money maker. In

Jimmy Buffett and his “Life on the Flip Side,” coming May 29Jimmy Buffett and his “Life on the Flip Side,” coming May 29

April 20, 2020| Paul Leslie| 0 Comment| 9:30 pm

Parrot Heads will have something special to cheer about when Jimmy Buffett’s first studio record in seven years, Life On The Flip Side, is released on May 29, 2020 on Mailboat Records. Produced by long-time Coral Reefers Michael Utley and Mac McAnally, the record contains 14 new songs, including “Down At The

Willie Nelson releases 69th album, “Ride Me Back Home.” Saves us from traffic.Willie Nelson releases 69th album, “Ride Me Back Home.” Saves us from traffic.

June 22, 2019| Paul Leslie| 0 Comment| 2:00 pm

I love Willie Nelson. You probably do too. When I launched the podcast version of my show, I decided episode 1 should be my interview with Willie. Yesterday I found myself in the unenviable spot of being stuck in metropolitan traffic. Flipping through the channels on Sirius XM I heard

DAVI’S WAY: Love, Laugh and CryDAVI’S WAY: Love, Laugh and Cry

October 31, 2018| Paul Leslie| 0 Comment| 5:30 am

“I’ve loved, I’ve laughed and cried I’ve had my fill, my share of losing And now, as tears subside I find it all, all so amusing” (Lyrics from the song “My Way” made famous by Frank Sinatra) I recall being asked by a stranger dressed in hip hop fashion who

Win a copy of “Buried Treasure” the collection of early Jimmy Buffett recordings.Win a copy of “Buried Treasure” the collection of early Jimmy Buffett recordings.

November 19, 2017| Paul Leslie| 0 Comment| 8:27 pm

Jimmy Buffett is an American treasure and a truly original singer-songwriters who you can never really categorize. “Buried Treasure,” the new release of old recorded materials is a remarkable collection of Buffett’s early folk rock songs. Some of you may be familiar with the two albums from Buffett’s discography sometimes

Dolly Parton makes children happyDolly Parton makes children happy

September 21, 2017| Paul Leslie| 0 Comment| 2:25 am

source Dolly Parton has always been one of my heroes and is easily one of the greatest songwriters not only in country music, but in all American music. Well, I heard word from my friends at Webster Public Relations that Dolly has announced her first album written and recorded for children. Well, age

Händel Goes Wild – Can you handle it?Händel Goes Wild – Can you handle it?

August 30, 2017| Paul Leslie| 0 Comment| 2:16 am

The great works of art aren’t meant to be put on a shelf to be forgotten. They are here to be interpreted by the artists of the time. Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” can be played by a new crop of young actors. In this sense, “old made new” is what makes a

The Manchurian CandidateThe Manchurian Candidate

August 29, 2017| Paul Leslie| 0 Comment| 1:16 am

source Most known as a singer, not everyone is aware of the magnitude Frank Sinatra had as an actor. I recall my interview with Charles Pignone, the Senior Vice President of Frank Sinatra Enterprises. Pignone told me that if Sinatra had never had the singing career, but only made movies