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Photos by Stephen AndersonCommentary by Johnny Cole The Southland Music Line wants to take this occasion to remember Jimmy Buffett, who we lost on this Labor Day weekend. Jimmy Buffett, singer-songwriter, best-selling author, and successful entrepreneur, was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi on Christmas Day in 1946. Buffett was 76 at the time of his passing. Truthfully, there was and will only be one Jimmy Buffett. Shocked Parrot Heads, Buffett’s huge and devoted…
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By Johnny Cole “Dedicated to Annie” Back in 1989 when I first became aware of the Scottish band, Texas, I quickly recognized something very special about them, in particular their lead singer Sharleen Spiteri. She and Johnny McElhone founded Texas in 1986. They took their band name from the 1984 Wim Wenders movie Paris, Texas. The band released their debut album Southside in 1989, along with the debut single “I Don’t Want a…
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By Johnny Cole TINA TURNER (born Anna Mae Bullock, Nov. 26, 1939 – May 24, 2023) was a true music legend in every sense of the word. The recent passing of “The Queen of Rock and Roll” has left an impression on millions of fans worldwide. Tina Turner has sold over 150 million records, with some sales estimates even higher. Such an accomplishment definitely ranks her among the most successful…
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By Johnny Cole Coinciding with the 50th Anniversary of Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ, Bruce Springsteen’s debut album, and the 2023 World Tour that kicked off in Tampa, Florida (U.S.A.) on February 1, I wanted to do something special by honoring my all-time favorite music artist, the man and his music discovered by a boy while scrolling through a record bin at a Ben Franklin’s Five & Dime in Lander,…
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“Chimes of Freedom” EP (1988); “Human Touch” (1992); “Lucky Town” (1992) ● 201. “Local Hero” (Lucky Town, 1992) ☆ ● 202. “Janey, Don’t You Lose Heart” (recorded in 1984 and is a Born in the U.S.A. studio outtake; appears on Tracks, 1998) ☆ ● 203. “Reno” (Devils & Dust, 2005) ☆ ● 204. “The Line” (The Ghost of Tom Joad, 1995) ☆ ● 205. “Maria’s Bed” (Devils & Dust, 2005)…
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“Wrecking Ball” (2012); “High Hopes” (2014); “American Beauty” EP (2014) ● 501. “Oh Boy” (recorded live at the Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, WV on Aug. 4, 1978; can be found online) * A song originally recorded as a demo by Sonny West as “All My Love (Oh Boy!), but was eventually recorded by Buddy Holly & The Crickets in June/July of 1957. ● 502. “Night Fire” (recorded in 1979…
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By Johnny ColePhotos by Stephen Anderson On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, the historic 100 Men D.B.A. Hall hosted a special screening of Jason Berry’s documentary film City of a Million Dreams, which includes historical footage and profoundly personal interviews about the fascinating and legendary jazz funerals of New Orleans. The event featured a “meet, greet and book signing” with Berry; a spectacular jazz concert by the Dr. Michael White Quartet;…
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A Celebration of Another Year By Johnny Cole Photos by Stephen Anderson Art by Robby Amonett Thanks to very loyal readers and like-minded music fans, The Southland Music Line entered its 10th year in October of 2022. Following two years of cancellations, postponements, and uncertainty due to the pandemic, these past twelve months have seen considerable rebirth in the music scene, as well as what we have written about and…
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By Johnny Cole & Brenda GermanyPhotos by Stephen Anderson An Introduction by Johnny Cole, editor and co-founder of The Southland Music Line: Each year, The Southland Music Line’s management team along with a body of consultants and contributors choose an artist to be the “Music Artist of the Year”. Unlike our annual “Readers’ Choice Award”, this is entirely voted on by those listed above and not based solely on popularity.…
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An Article by Johnny Cole Photos by Stephen Anderson Additional Editing by Brenda Germany On Thursday, September 15, 2022, the Mississippi Songwriters Hall of Fame held their annual induction ceremony at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center in Ocean Springs, MS for the 2022 honorees, which included Bobbie Gentry, Clay Mills, Conway Twitty, Hank Cochran, Robert Johnson and this year’s Contributors Award Recipient, Tommy Crawford. This fine class of…
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