Beatles Fans: Get 'Em While They're Cheap!
Somehow I doubt you'd still find these at Woolworth's. As a matter of fact, it's probably pretty difficult to even find a Woolworth's these days.

This Week's Health Tip
If you’re taking a blood thinner, avoid fish oil supplements. Those supplements can also thin the blood. If you like eating fish, don’t worry. Fish that we eat contain very small amounts of fish oil, so they should be safe.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, consult your doctor.
The Story Behind the Song: Sweet Home Alabama (1974)
Blame Neil Young. When Lynyrd Skynyrd was touring the South in the early 70’s, it seemed Neil Young’s “Southern Man” was playing everywhere they went. The band thought it presented a rather narrow and stereotypical portrait of Southern masculinity, so Ronnie Van Zandt, Ed King and Gary Rossington sat down to write an answer to Mr. Young’s song.
The result was “Sweet Home Alabama,” which helped launch Lynyrd Skynyrd as a national act. But how serious was the band’s anger towards Neil Young?
Not very. Before his untimely death, Ronnie Van Zandt frequently wore a Neil Young t-shirt at the band’s concerts. As for Neil, he has written that he deserved the criticism leveled at him in the song because his lyrics were condescending.
This Day in Rock History - Sept. 10th


1977: Bing Crosby issues a surprising invitation to British rock singer David Bowie to appear on what would prove to be Der Bingle’s last Christmas TV special. Bing proposes they sing a duet on the show.
This Day in Rock History - Sept. 9th
1956: This is the day Elvis Presley made that famous appearance of The Ed Sullivan Show. Everyone remembers that Elvis was shot only from the waist up, lest his hip-swiveling action corrupt that youth of America and scandalize their elders. A then-record 54 million Americans are watching (83% of the country’s TV sets are tuned to the show).
The next day, advance orders for “Love Me Tender” (performed on the show) shoot through the roof, causing RCA Victor to rush the single out two weeks ahead of schedule.
What no one remembers is that Ed Sullivan did NOT host that show. He was ill. Actor Charles Laughton was the emcee that night.
This Day in Rock History - Sept. 8th

1956: One of the founding fathers of rock ‘n’ roll, Eddie Cochran, signs his only recording contract on this day – a one-year deal with Liberty Records.
This Day in Rock History - Sept. 7th

1978: On this day we lost the Who’s great drummer, Keith Moon. He died of an overdose of a sedative doctors had prescribed to ease his withdrawal from alcohol.
The Heartbreak of Summer's End

And so we bid Summer 2023 farewell, but not without a tear in our eye!
Snacks That Are Better for Your Teeth
When we snack, we probably think about calories, blood sugar, etc.; but dentists tell us we should also be thinking about our teeth.
Foods made with white flour and/or sugar can feed the bacteria in our mouths and could cause problems. Nuts, healthy meats or non-sugary beverages might be a better choice.
Lest We Forget 16 Magazine!
In the very early days of rock & rioll music, magazines like 16 and Tiger Beat were the ONLY rock journalism you could find.
BTW we think that as time went by, the answer to this question was most definitely, "No."

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