Category: WHAT I THINK

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Bob Dylan at Fayetteville, North Carolina’s Crown Theatre — The Concert ReviewBob Dylan at Fayetteville, North Carolina’s Crown Theatre — The Concert Review

Hey. It’s me. I’ll be telling you my thoughts on the March 18, 2024 Bob Dylan concert from the “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour. I’ll also share a video clip of someone with me who talks about seeing Bob Dylan for the first time. This was my third time seeing

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A Savage Republic by Michael Savage — The Book ReviewA Savage Republic by Michael Savage — The Book Review

It was my late, incredible friend Ben who introduced me to The Savage Nation, the radio show hosted by the fiery, encyclopedic, and believe it or not sensitive Dr. Savage, the foremost purveyor of “Psychological Nudity.” Through the years his broadcasts and books posed illuminating questions. I’ve come to liken

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Van Morrison’s “Accentuate the Positive” — The Album ReviewVan Morrison’s “Accentuate the Positive” — The Album Review

The Sunday afternoon after Thanksgiving was cold, dreary, wet. Perhaps subconsciously, I put on Van Morrison’s latest album “Accentuate the Positive.” It’s Van’s second album in a row of covers. After his “Moving on Skiffle,” Van decided to knock out this record of mostly rock and roll classics.  The result?

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Bob Dylan's Shadow Kingdom album is shown on a light blue background with text that says "The Review" and "Shadow Kingdom."

Welcome to Bob Dylan’s “Shadow Kingdom”Welcome to Bob Dylan’s “Shadow Kingdom”

Are you here? It’s The Paul Leslie Hour with a review of Bob Dylan’s album Shadow Kingdom! After listening to Shadow Kingdom twice, Paul picked up pen and paper and wrote down his immediate impression and thoughts. What we have here is exactly what Paul wrote, just one line crossed out.  Let’s hear one guy’s

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Amanda Colleen Williams: “A Story of Love” — The ReviewAmanda Colleen Williams: “A Story of Love” — The Review

Amanda Colleen Williams is a woman who wears a lot of hats. To some she’s known for writing songs recorded by heavyweights like George Jones and Garth Brooks, but there’s the whole other side to this storyteller, singer and songwriter. And that’s not even all of her hats. Amanda Colleen

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Barry Manilow Live in Savannah, Georgia —  The Concert ReviewBarry Manilow Live in Savannah, Georgia —  The Concert Review

I traveled to see Barry Manilow’s Savannah, Georgia date of the “Hits 2023!” Tour.  Does a concert consisting of only hits work? If your Barry Manilow it does. As you’ll read in this review, seeing the show increased my appreciation for Barry Manilow. The songs he sings are hits for