Do The Right Thing
In 1989 there was “a Spike Lee joint” called “Do The Right Thing.” While only its director might be recalled rather than its stars, the title still resonates some 25 years later. In particular, there is a ‘do the right thing’ application in the music business.
Are you listening?
What the world needs now, is, well, okay, yes, Burt Bacharach, Diana Ross, et al, what the world needs now, is love, sweet love. But moreover, what the world needs now is more listening rooms.
It’s the national anthem – Honor your country
I am amazed at the singers I come across that almost expect, if not demand, to be paid to sing the national anthem.
I guess it’s because they’re too busy looking around for who’s going to pay them that they don’t notice the long line of people behind them waiting for the opportunity to gladly hold the mic and belt out “and the rockets’ red glare” simply for the exposure.