Happy 70th, Ringo!

You know, composer Richard Rodgers of Rodger and Hart? Composer Richard Rodgers of Rodgers and Hammerstein? Right!

Rodgers wrote or co-wrote over 900 songs, most of which he co-wrote with two enormously different lyricists. With Larry Hart he wrote sophisticated, ironic, timeless songs that were and are a major influence on popular music. With Oscar Hammerstein he wrote equally timeless songs that are generally considered more emotional (or unabashedly sentimental), and as both writers and producers, he and Hammerstein are often credited with reshaping the Broadway musical. He is one of only two people ever to have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, a Tony, and a Pulitzer Prize (the other being Marvin Hamlisch). You know an awful lot of his songs, whether you realize it or not. Here are a very, very few:





(More after the jump. Enjoy!)

Do yourselves a favor and go watch Jonathan Tyler's new video for Pardon Me at his very Atlanticy official website. Buy some smokes beforehand because you're gonna want one after. I'm just... there are no words. Really happy for Jonathan and wish the best for his success.

... to lololololol at CalCal's hilarious poster. Yeah - we love Jason, but we spaz over so many, many more pretend boyfriends in plaid:

It's not just because I'm in love with interested in Matt Hires. I posted Caitlin's video too...

Honey, Let Me Sing You a Song:

Just cause we love her. Check out this video for a little self-esteem kick. And make sure to download her CD. It's worth it.

One of the many joys of following Jason Castro is the music that we discover along the way. Joey Ryan is a rising star in the "singer/songwriter" genre, and we can say we knew him when. Let's give his EP, Kenter Canyon, as big a send off as we did for Jason and grab a copy today. It's available on ITunes for $3.99. It's also available at Amazon for $4.95.

You shan't regret it.

Caitlin Crosby has been announced at some all of the tour venues where Matt and Jason are set to perform. There are plenty of videos on YouTube if you want to get to know her music. Here's an interesting video about how she sees herself as an artist:

For those of you who are wondering if Matt's coming to a venue near you.
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Matt Hires 2010 State Lines Tour

Matt Hires | MySpace Music Videos

In honor of Jay's success, and while waiting not so patiently for McLovin to put up some music, why not go back in time and listen to the Guest Shuffle featuring Jay Nash.