Author: John Smistad

John Smistad is a multi-published author living in the sensational south Puget Sound area of Washington state with his fabulous family. He is passionate about music, movies, sports and his Norwegian heritage. Uff da! John has enjoyed concert performances ranging from Paul McCartney to Melissa Manchester, The Stones to Barry Manilow. Rock on, man. Fun facts: John has no middle name (really) and once rode in a DeLorean he swears flew to the future. And back again. Hey, you don’t know.

by John Smistad August 19, 2024 Comments13

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Bring On the Bongo Beat

Turns out that the bongos have played a bigger role in rock than perhaps first thought. Here are a bunch of stellar appearances.

by John Smistad July 27, 2024 Comments7

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Seven 80s Movies Worth Watching (or Again)

There were a lot of great 80s movies, but a few got overlooked or are worth another watch. Our picks. What are yours?

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by John Smistad July 1, 2024 Comments12

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7 Films from the ’70s: Hits & Hidden Gems

The 1970s were a watershed decade for movies. Some were huge hits, others more under-the-radar. A few to check out.

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by John Smistad April 30, 2024 Comments18

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Musical Moments That Made the Movie

There are some movie scenes where the music really punctuates what’s going on on screen. Here are a few choice selections.

by John Smistad March 25, 2024 Comments13

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Pop Music’s Most Unlikely Hits

From a French nun’s song to a 7 1/2 minute classic, these tracks defied chart logic by becoming huge hits.

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