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Which Famous Woman Sued a Paper Over a Horsemeat Story?Britain’s recent horseburger scandal — when some supermarkets were caught out selling horsemeat disguised as beef — reminded me of an old story told to me by a UK gossip columnist, now sadly deceased.
Blind Item Solved: Yes, It Was Lisa VanderpumpCongratulations to TMR commenter Kellie, websites Blind Gossip and Generation Gossip, and anyone else for solving my blind item about a TV wife knowing all about her husband’s secret son.
Which Royal Couple Had Regular Stand-Up Fights?Flashback to over twenty years ago… Imagine the scene: one of the most opulent buildings in the world. It’s a royal palace, not necessarily in England...
Which Famous Woman Parades Both Her Husbands?This Famous Woman has had lots of male admirers — which is surprising as she is rather lacking in the looks department.
The Lesser-Spotted Mr and Mrs VIP Seen AgainThis elusive couple has been spotted again, a rare sighting of an increasingly endangered species.
New Music for Old People
This column is like the title says - its intention is to fill the gap for those of us who were satiated musically in the '60s and then searched desperately as we aged for music we could relate to and get the same buzz from nowadaze. iTunes was the answer for me in 2003 and I have been following the new releases every Tuesday ever since I realized there was an endless stream of music I could enjoy there. The reason I am writing this column is to make sure others don't miss this. These are not top ten items; but they SHOULD be!
New Music for Old People: Churchill, Spin Doctors, Jeff Lynne, Emeli Sandé and More
The wait is over — after a two-week absence, Al is back with an eclectic mix of tunes that's sure to please. There's something here for everyone, so grab the headphones and enjoy.
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May 3, 2013 9:00 AM ET
No new music this week (or next) because Al is hard at work on a big project, but you can use the time to catch up on past columns you might have missed (and because we think that's such a good idea, we'll even show you how to get there from here).
April 26, 2013 9:00 AM ET
A couple of repeat visitors show up, and there's lots of tasty new music in this week's column.
April 19, 2013 9:00 AM ET
We've got new music from new bands, new music from old bands, and a whole lotta stuff in between. Come listen!
April 12, 2013 9:00 AM ET
This week's column is another skillful blending of the old and the new, so settle in for some good music. Happy Friday.
April 5, 2013 9:00 AM ET
We start out with a trio of nods to the psychedelic '60s and end up someplace unexpected. And there's more, so grab your headphones. It's Friday.
April 1, 2013 11:35 AM ET
We're a little late this week, so instead of wrapping your week up, how 'bout we get it off to a good start? There's plenty here, including an offering for the adventurous. You don't have to be an April Fool to love it.
March 22, 2013 9:00 AM ET
Some wide-ranging choices have made their way into this week's new music. Kick back and enjoy — from prog rock darling Steven Wilson to veteran blueswoman Bonnie Raitt, it's all good listening.
March 15, 2013 9:00 AM ET
If you love soul music (and who doesn't?), you'll love this week's column in which Al pays tribute to influential songwriter/arranger/producer Thom Bell.
March 1, 2013 9:00 AM ET
This week's playlist consists of the old, the new, and the in-between. It's all good, so grab your headphones — Friday's here.
February 22, 2013 9:00 AM ET
It's soul week here at New Music for Old People. Alternating great grooves with sad ballads, I hope we have conjured up some diamonds you might have missed in the '60s and '70s.
February 15, 2013 9:00 AM ET
What do we have this week? Some current Grammy winners, some former students, and a powerful anti-war statement from a generation past. It's Friday, and it's time for some music.
February 8, 2013 9:00 AM ET
Last year for Valentine's Day, I suggested a playlist of background music that would surely get you in if it was set at the correct volume. This year I went into my personal discography and selected songs concerned with the eternal struggles of potential lovers as well as tributes to the ones you worship on February 14.
February 1, 2013 9:00 AM ET
It's a good week for music: some older, some newer, all good, so we hope you're ready to listen. Welcome to your Friday.
January 25, 2013 9:00 AM ET
It's Friday... time to fill the gaps in your musical experience with ten tracks you may not have heard before. Grab the headphones.
January 18, 2013 9:00 AM ET
Talk about an interesting week, musically speaking — here are ten covers from Al's early (real early) days as a songwriter.
January 11, 2013 9:00 AM ET
Another week and another stellar selection of tunes from Al, so grab your headphones and find a comfy place to sit.
January 4, 2013 9:00 AM ET
The musical new year gets off on the right foot as New Music for Old People welcomes 2013 with another eclectic selection of tunes from Al Kooper.
December 28, 2012 9:00 AM ET
Throughout most of 2012, Al brought us ten new songs to listen to every week. These are the 25 tracks our readers liked the best, all in one place for your year-end listening enjoyment. Happy New Year from New Music for Old People!
December 21, 2012 9:00 AM ET
Al's last "regular" column of 2012 starts at Sea Level and scales some heights. Give it a listen while you contemplate the old year.
December 14, 2012 9:00 AM ET
Just in time for your tree-trimming and gift-wrapping enjoyment, Al's scouted out some Christmas music of the kind you won't hear anywhere else but here.
November 23, 2012 9:00 AM ET
While your house guests are sleeping off their turkey, grab your headphones and unwind with this week's column.
November 16, 2012 9:00 AM ET
In part six of a series on his musical foundations, Al shares some examples of his production work—rare, obscure, or out of print.
November 9, 2012 9:00 AM ET
This week we have an assortment of tunes guaranteed to banish the memory of all those campaign ads you've had to endure for the past year.
November 2, 2012 8:30 AM ET
"Blowin' in the Wind" is an appropriate way to start a playlist that will find some of you in post-hurricane mode. If you've had a tough week, this week's column is a good place to start the recovery.
October 26, 2012 9:00 AM ET
It's Friday, and Al's back with a really eclectic mix of music. Give it a listen and get your weekend started the right way.
October 19, 2012 9:00 AM ET
These covers of original recordings that were pretty well known are not NEARLY as well known as the originals, but they have merit of some sort or they wouldn't have stuck in my mind.
October 12, 2012 9:00 AM ET
This week's playlist is a great blend of the old and the new. If it's Friday, it's time to expand your musical horizons...
October 5, 2012 9:00 AM ET
Deerhoof does parties and gets yours started this week, because it's Friday and it's time for good music new and old.
September 28, 2012 9:00 AM ET
This week's playlist is a special one as Al explores his jazz roots and, true to form, takes us down the road less traveled.
September 21, 2012 9:00 AM ET
This week's playlist starts out by knocking your doors down and ends up by saying goodbye to summer. It's Friday and it's time for new music.
September 14, 2012 6:35 PM ET
Wind up your week with this special playlist consisting of ten rarities that date back to the early '70s.
September 7, 2012 9:00 AM ET
In between this week's danceable opener from Jr. Walker & The All Stars and perfect closer from Valerie Carter is packed a bunch of goodness — some old, some new, all worth listening to.
August 31, 2012 9:00 AM ET
It's Labor Day weekend, and we've got songs about work, songs about money, and songs about politics. Regardless of which side of the divide you're on, the music's all good... which is, after all, the whole point.
August 24, 2012 9:00 AM ET
It's Friday, so get ready for another amazing collection of music to end your week and start your weekend the right way.
August 17, 2012 9:00 AM ET
In between John 5 and the sublime Ray Charles you'll find another week's worth of surprises. If it's Friday it must be time for some new music.
August 10, 2012 9:00 AM ET
Robert Randolph and Tracy Nelson bookend this week's selections, which include the usual tasty mix of the new and the overlooked. Get your Friday on.
August 3, 2012 9:00 AM ET
Put your headphones on! It's Al's third roundup of rare stereo mixes (and maybe the best one so far)!
July 27, 2012 9:00 AM ET
Little Feat opens this week's playlist, which includes selections from Mink DeVille, Jeb Loy Nichols, and the Beach Boys, among other gems. Little Richard closes it out with a Woody Guthrie tune (really). It's a great way to end your week.
July 20, 2012 9:00 AM ET
This week's playlist comes with warnings. All in fun, of course — you really should listen to the whole thing. You might find some pearls here.
July 13, 2012 9:00 AM ET
This week's column intersperses some new voices with some old ones and it's all good. Neil Young and Colin Blunstone book-end some interesting choices, so get your weekend started with some new music.
July 6, 2012 9:00 AM ET
Another Friday brings another eclectic collection, so come on in and see what strikes your fancy.
June 29, 2012 2:02 PM ET
What better way to celebrate summer than with a hand-picked selection of seasonally appropriate music? It's summertime at The Morton Report.
June 22, 2012 9:00 AM ET
A week in which Field Music makes another appearance, Boz Scaggs delivers the soul, and we seek answers to a few questions.
June 15, 2012 9:00 AM ET
It's another great week in music as we start off with something out of the ordinary from Bulgaria, flirt briefly with electronica, and arrive finally at an audience with the Queen of Soul herself.
June 8, 2012 9:00 AM ET
If it's Friday, it must be time for new music. Up this week: indie pop, funk, a version of "Lay Down Sally" you probably haven't heard before, and a prophetic track from Stevie Wonder that rings true 40 years later.
June 1, 2012 9:00 AM ET
What can I say? Fortunately, getting strong doses of doo-wop and gospel music early in life, I immediately gravitated to R&B music. There was something there that instantly reached me; the singing for sure, and the cleverness of the arrangements. Whatever it was, I was hooked at a young age and this music has stayed with me all my life.
May 25, 2012 9:00 AM ET
Lots to love about this playlist, not the least of which is that it leads us into a holiday weekend. If you were wondering what to listen to, wonder no more, because Al's got some stuff you'll want to hear.
May 18, 2012 9:00 AM ET
The human voice is my favorite instrument to listen to, and this is some of the finest singing on Earth. Andrae Crouch is the gospel equivalent of Burt Bacharach, Thom Bell, Berry Gordy, and Booker T. all wrapped up into one complex, joyful person. This column and its accompanying music will show you why.
May 11, 2012 3:32 PM ET
This week starts out with Wilson Phillips singing "Good Vibrations" a cappella and ends up with some late vintage Ray Charles, amazing bookends to another great playlist.
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