From Nancy's Notebook
Stories, history, inspiration, and a glimpse into the writing life.
Time travel to Woodstock
Revisit a journey to Woodstock through Nancy Thorne's time-travel storytelling and the culture of the 1960s.
JANIS JOPLIN IN THE 1960s
Revisit Janis Joplin's music, performances and enduring legacy in the 1960s through Nancy Thorne's look at a remarkable singer.
GARFIELD! Why he left the music scene. And what brought him back.
Read about musician Garfield French, why he stepped away from performing and what brought him back to music.
Spotlight on bassist David Murray
Meet bassist David Murray in Nancy Thorne's musician spotlight and explore his relationship with music.
MUSICIAN FRANK BURNETT - VERY MUCH ALIVE AND STILL KICKIN' IT!
Meet musician Frank Burnett through Nancy Thorne's profile of his continuing career and love of music.
Hippies in the 1960s
Revisit hippies and counterculture in the 1960s, including the ideas, music and fashions associated with the movement.
CHRISTMAS SONGS IN THE 1960s
Revisit the popular Christmas music of the 1960s and the holiday songs that helped define the decade.
Lonely Hearts Club Band
Revisit the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper era and the music and cultural changes surrounding the Lonely Hearts Club Band.
The End of Woodstock
Explore the closing days of Woodstock and its place in the music and counterculture of the late 1960s.
Love Songs in the 1950s
Rediscover the love songs of the 1950s and the romance heard in popular music of the decade.
Elvis in the 1950s
Revisit Elvis Presley's rise, early performances and the excitement of rock and roll in the 1950s.
Sock Hops in the 1950s
Revisit 1950s sock hops, dancing, music and the excitement of teenage social gatherings.
Radio in the 20th Century
Explore radio in the twentieth century and the changing sounds and voices of popular entertainment.
19th century piano playing
Explore piano playing and music in the nineteenth century, including instruments, practice and Victorian household entertainment.
Christmas caroling in the 19th century
Explore Christmas caroling in the nineteenth century and the songs and customs that brought people together.
Hip Hop and Rock or Waltz and Polka: you decide
Compare musical tastes across eras, from waltzes and polkas to rock and hip hop, in a playful look at changing music.
