Happy New Year!

The list below has grown so much since I started to do this a few years ago. If I forgot you…please forgive me. But Happy New Year 2024.

I want to thank everyone who has read my blog this year and the last few years. I ran this post last year and I’ve added more names. It’s so much fun communicating with all of you. I’ve been told my blog is a place people come to comment like sitting around a campfire. That is the way I hope it is. I’m not a real writer so I just write as if I’m talking to you in a room. I hope many of you find other bloggers at my place with things in common.

In 2017 I would not have believed I would communicate with people in different states across America and the world…such as New Zealand, The UK, Hong Kong, Germany, Columbia, Australia, India, France, Sweden, Spain, and more! I’m also learning more about new music, old new music, cool old and new movies, and most of all…people. I comment way too much at times but it’s a lot of fun learning.

I’ve commented with you all, emailed many of you, talked to some of you over the phone, and met one of you. Thank you all once again.

I’ve even listened to Heavy Metal and Canadian bands from Canadians Deke and Dave and became friends with both.

A fellow Big Star and mid-60s pop/rock fan and one of the best commenters I have…I’ve learned a lot from him… Obbverse

Off-the-radar songs and movies, and everything cool… from Cincinnati  Babyhead (CB) Thanks for opening up more music for me.

I’ve read great stories and poems for really the first time from Lisa, Obbverse, and Bruce. I still don’t know much about poems but I’m learning. Thanks to all of you…I consider all of you friends.

Lisa is the biggest George Harrison fan I know…and that is a great thing.

Dana from Dana at Regular Girl Devos for her fun memories on songs that I hope she keeps telling.

randydafoe who has a huge knowledge of music covers and music in general. When I have a question…I bug Randy!

halffastcyclingclub for his insightful comments on different posts. He has taught me a lot about music and bikes!

Learned about new music from Jeff, Graham, and Christian. If you want the best of new music…these are the 3 are the places to go. They don’t overlap much at all which is great…you get a good variety.

Christian … we have VERY similar taste and it was great to talk to him the other day on the phone.

Sheree for dropping by my site every single day.

Sophia who I just met online not long ago. 18 years old and wants to be a Baseball Writer! Her site is https://sophiakd4.wordpress.com/

Fellow Twilight Zone fan Beth

popchartfreak who I’ve had many conversations about music…and I appreciate it.

Dave, it’s been great getting to know you even better this year…I’ll be rooting for the Blue Jays to the World Series…unless they play…well you know!

Learned even more about the Beatles and music from Hanspostcard

daneelyunu stopped by as well.

Learned even more about baseball from Hanspostcard, John,  and Dave

Learned about Chicago and interesting music from fan and fellow musician John 

I really like commenting with Bruce from walkingoffthechessboard , awesome conversations about music, and sometimes movies.

Stephen V Nguyen who has dropped by this year.

Yolanda has liked some posts this year.

Jim S who I’ve seen for years and talked to off and on…this year we have talked more and I hope it continues.

Looked at sewing machines as works of art with run-sew-read and learned more about The Moody Blues, books, and movies.

Learned so much about movies from Bernie… a great movie reviewer and person.

Learned a whole lot about the Grateful Dead, music, stars, and all sorts of things from Jim

Robert Horvat who has stopped by and commented…I appreciate it.

My guide to 80’s alternative bands from Paul and Dave

Geo. Raymond or better known to me as “Tref” has stopped by and I enjoy his stories on his blog.

the press music reviews…excellent top-notch posts on music and I love the alternate album covers you present.

Katie Thank you for dropping by and commenting

firewater65 who stops by on occasion.

I’ve learned about Australia, Colombia, Bob Dylan, new artists to me, and classical music from Matt

satyam rastogi has stopped by and liked and commented.

Getting to know Paul and Colin at onceuponatime70s … with that title how could I not like them?

Cee Tee Jackson I appreciate getting to know you…a true Rolling Stones fan

Loudhorizon where I find rare bands of the 60s and 70s.

Commenting with Under The Mask

Vinyl Connection for all the info on albums that I love and music in general.

Monday songs from Eden make my Mondays better.

Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey has one of the coolest names out there… but I thank her for the likes and comments.

One of my favorite bloggers  Mojo Horizon

Alexis Ryder thank you for coming by

theboringoldman for commenting about the memories he has on songs…I loved it…and thanks for stopping by.

I want to thank Conesus Lake House for stopping by as well.

Cooking from Jeanne

ren thank you for dropping by and commenting

Liam…another great blogger I met through our TV Draft last year.

I’ve had a good time commenting about music with princecranoir….thanks for the conversations.

Armann and Kaymann…thanks for liking!

How radio really works and more about family from Keith… Keith

Ra Na-Ged who I have appreciated coming to the blog…who had one of the best comments of the year with: Elvis may be king, but Otis had the Voice of God.

Learning every number 1 from the UK with Stewart

About life and friendship from my friend Vic, it’s been great emailing, talking, and messaging.

Wonderful life stories from Mitch,

JoAnna for her Star Trek knowledge!

Album reviews from John at  2loud2oldmusic.

Restaurants to eat at from Blaine. I want to make it down to Louisana so I can try these wonderful restaurants that he recommends.

Detailed history from Rick

Kevin from A Different Kitchen who I’ve enjoyed his comments.

MobsterTiger who is kind enough to re-blog some of my posts.

mygenxerlife for stopping by and commenting.

Kingclover who I’ve got to know more about earlier this year talking about music.

Jim Everett Table Toss for all of the football and baseball posts…all are appreciated with the humor you give them.

Inspiring writing from Pam

Writing and an author who at one time was a DJ… Steve Campbell Creations

Movies from Master Mix Movies

ALWAYS cool music from Hotfox63

Some of the most entertaining true stories I’ve ever heard from Phil Strawn. Phil is one of my favorite bloggers. You can’t get more Texan than Phil.

Great posts and one of my first followers…and fellow Monkee fan Blackwing

Nashville music history from my cousin Ricky

Comics from Harry Chamberlain

To Paul at https://thepunkpanthermusicreviews.blogspot.com/p/long-reads.html where I learned what punk was.

Learning about all the places that usfman travels

Stories and quotes from James

Awesome Cartoons from Hobo Cartoons

The writing of Jason 

Stephen V Nguyen thanks for dropping by!

Fellow power pop fan Mike and fellow Nashvillian.

Eugi for commenting and coming by

I thank Chuckster for dropping by as well.

Thanks to SRIKANTH for stopping by.

Great posts from Mark

Again if I missed anyone I’m sorry…I just ran through this off the top of my head.

Thanks to everyone and have a Happy New Year to you and your family from Powerpop.blog (and it’s curator…Max). We survived 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023…lets make this one better!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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Author: Badfinger (Max)

Power Pop fan, Baseball, Beatles, Alternative music, old movies, and tv show fan. Also anything to do with pop culture in the 60s and 70s... I'm also a songwriter, bass and guitar player. Not the slightest bit interested in politics at all.

59 thoughts on “Happy New Year!”

  4. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

    Cheers for the mentions, Max. And what a list! – I’ll keep that for reference and check out those blogs I’ve not already visited.

    It’s a great wee community you and the others have built. I know Paul and I certainly welcome the posts and comments from you, Dave, Christian and others. And learn a lot from the posts.

    I’m off on holiday at the end of this week so won’t be doing anything on Once ’70s or Loud Horizon. I’ll hopefully post ‘travel updates’ on my personal blog – just depends on the amount of beer I’ve drunk.😉

    Cheers

    COLIN

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  9. I couldn’t agree more with you, Max. Writing about a topic you feel passionate about is a lot of fun, but the real thrill is chatting with each other about music – like you said, sort of like sitting around a campfire!

    I love our blogger community and the fact that some of us have very different tastes, yet we all share an overall passion for music. I also feel I learn a lot new things by reading your blog and the blogs written by our fellow bloggers.

    It’s special and really cool!✌️❤️

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    1. Yes it is… it’s the passion…that makes it cool. I’ve learned much more from all of you than I have on my own…which is really cool.

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    1. Same with your posts also Dave. I can’t believe another year has come and gone. Now I have to go back to making more posts lol…this is the last repeat until a new holiday! lol.

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  16. Thanks, Max, for the kind words. I follow some of the bloggers you mentioned, picked them up from your blog, and will check more of them out. Keep the plates-a-spinning, you do a great job and cover some good stuff. 2024 may be the best blog year yet. How bout’ them Rangers!

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    1. I enjoy your blog so much Phil…I appreciate it. Yes Go Rangers…unless they meet my Dodgers in the World Series!
      I’m an honest Dodger fan…my dad was a huge fan of Jackie Robinson.

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    1. Anytime Jeff. Everytime someone comes to my site looking for new music I send them to you. Lately it’s been popchartfreak I believe. I hope you have a wonderful New Year Jeff!

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  18. Thanks Max for the warm mention. That’s very kind of you. Just a head’s up: Colombia is not spelt Columbia. It’s a very common mistake. In fact they even make tourist T-shirts which say ‘It’s Colombia, not Columbia’. Haha

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  22. Happy New Year, Max. I’m a bit slow coming out of my 2-month blogging hibernation, but I’m almost fully awake. Lots of changes coming to my blog for 2024, and I’m concentrating less on publishing ebooks and more on paperbacks. And I may sell some of my art prints this year, though I don’t want to turn my blog into a store. Meanwhile, I look forward to reading your blog every day. (If only I could blog every day.)

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  23. Happy New Year Max!! Thanks for the shoutout. That is a lot of great company to be in. I’ve enjoyed a lot of those sites, especially your site. And a ton I need to check out. It is hard to keep up with all the great ones out there.

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  25. Dang, Max, you did not just roll that off the top of your head, and if you did, you’re a marvel of memory. I appreciate the mention and I appreciate this special space you have created for an open exchange of information and opinion about music. Also your efforts to always keep it fresh with music that’s not always at the top of the charts but worth a listen. Happy 2024, buddy. Happy 2024 to all of the others who gather around the campfire as well ❤

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    1. Well remember…some of them were already there…but this year I added more than I ever have before…I think this is the 3rd year I’ve done it.
      Thank you Lisa! I love what we all have in this community.

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