Michael T. Starks

Category: Songs

  • John Williams

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    I recently finished watching an excellent Disney+ documentary called Music by John Williams. It reminded me just how much I love the music John Williams has created. He has been one of my heroes since I first saw Star Wars in 1977. I still have a book of his songs that I learned to play…

  • Captain Fantastic

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    If you ask me, this song is a difficult one to sing and play. I am in awe of Elton John and Bernie Taupin! Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy is from the 1975 album of the same name. It says a lot about the two of them. And it says a lot about…

  • Thanksgiving

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    I’m happy to be at home today celebrating Thanksgiving. We have a nice warm house and plenty of good food. I’m grateful to spend the day with my wonderful family. I was going to ask the following question. “Why are there so many Christmas songs and not a single Thanksgiving song?” But then, I turned…

  • Elton John

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    I’m unsure why I’ve waited so long to write about Elton John, another of my heroes. He is an outstanding piano player, composer, musician, singer, and performer! If I could only ever listen to one person’s music for the rest of my life, I would choose to listen to Elton John’s music. I love the…

  • America

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    I remember a time when people wanted to come to America. Maybe they still do. The American Dream inspired millions of people. Anyone could make it here! And they did. Somehow, this idea seems so quaint now. But in 1980, I bought it hook, line, and sinker when I saw The Jazz Singer. If nobody…

  • Desperado

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    It’s been a while since I’ve posted a song. Here’s my rendition of this classic song by the Eagles. I remember listening to this one over and over as a kid. It’s still one of my favorites. Of course, you’ve still got to listen to the original.

  • Discovering Lost Songs

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    I’m more than a little excited to learn about the Chopin waltz that has been discovered after nearly 200 years! You can hear Lang Lang play it here. This reminds me of Now and Then, a song that became the last “official” Beatles song. John was working on a demo in his apartment in New…

  • Bernie Taupin

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    I know Bernie Taupin through his collaboration with Elton John. He writes amazing lyrics and is one of my heroes. Here are some of my favorite songs that feature his lyrics. I didn’t realize that Bernie Taupin has continued to write lyrics for Elton John through the years. In fact, they did a sequel to…

  • Jimmy Buffett

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    I’ve enjoyed listening to Jimmy Buffett songs most of my life. I’m proud to say he’s one of my heroes. I have good memories of my Aunt Mae listening to Jimmy Buffett. I think she’s the one who first introduced me to his music. I love so many of his songs. The ones I’ve listened…

  • Believe It Or Not

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    One of the TV shows I enjoyed watching as a kid is The Greatest American Hero. While it wasn’t a great TV show, I enjoyed watching it. And the Theme Song has always stayed with me. Here’s my attempt to sing and play it. What I love about the song and the show is that…