Author Archives: Fran Fried

Franorama 2.0 2/13/25

It’s only music, only jukebox music … well, sometimes it’s more.

Franorama 2.0 2/6/25

40 years ago already? Really? It only feels like it’s been out a couple of years. Still sounds as powerful as it did in ’85.

Franorama 2.0 1/30/25

Marianne Faithfull sure had a hell of a lives lived.

Franorama 2.0 1/23/25

The show is heavily influenced by this week’s shitstorm, but I’m tired of seeing photos of it. Dig these cute little kitties!

Franorama 2.0 1/9/25

PART 1: American Beat ’84 – The Fleshtones; Cause I Said So – The Godfathers; Unchained Melody – The Salutations; From You & Back to You – APB; Lovin’ Time – Bertha Tillman; A Public Execution – Mouse; Absolutely Sweet Marie – Bob Dylan; All My Loving – The Beatles; Little Town Flirt – Altered

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Franorama 2.0 1/2/25

In memory of Jimmy. Also, preparing for the shitstorm three weeks from now, plus a bunch of new toys I hadn’t unwrapped yet.

Franorama 2.0 12/21/23

The fourth and final Franorama 2.0 Holiday Extravaganza for this year. Christmas, the Solstice and Festivus – what else could anyone want? Anyway, Franta Claus saved some of the best for last. Merry Whatever You Celebrate.

Franorama 2.0 12/14/23

The third of the four Franorama 2.0 Holiday Extravaganzas. A little lot of something for everyone!

Franorama 2.0 12/7/23

Just wishing you … more fine holiday tunes. Even Hanukkah music for the first night.