BACKPAGES JOURNAL - FRIDAY, Dec 08, 2023 wk#49 - EMAIL EDITION
Another stinkin' weekend!
NO NICHES IN NASHVILLE TODAY
When I woke up this morning, I was still in my no niche niche.
I think it’s a disservice to tell new writers, they must find their niche early on.
Those of you who have read much of my stuff, know I watch the news early every day. Some of our local television stations have professional-sounding people who can report news stories smoothly and well.
There is another station that employs less professional reporters, who stumble over the news stories.
Both stations report the SAME STORIES. But one is easier to listen to and gets higher ratings.
I believe if niches were the most important thing, the ratings would be the same. The niche is the topic or subject or news story, while the reporter’s voice or perspective/personality is what makes the difference.
And my mind is still working on writing systems.
My life is all about systems. if I don’t have a system, I waste time. I don’t enjoy reality TV shows because they are supposedly unscripted. I enjoy order rules and the authority of plans.
My new stories, for instance, go first to either my primary website or one of my Substack newsletters and to medium, but in their own order. I am trying to decide the best order to let them out into the world. they do trickle from one to the next by nature, so the order is up to me. i will keep you posted.
MY NEWSLETTER UPDATE
This is a newsletter about three things.
It is about my writing for those who enjoy it. Here is one way to find some of my stories and I will always have some Medium reposts here for free.
Since many of you have been Googling how to make some bucks writing, here are pointers on how they might do the same type of writing on the side.
Part of this report will concern building the number of subscribers to this publication.
My next goal is 500 readers, so I must admit I will have to work harder at this.
I still need 499 more people.
WE MAY START SENDING THIS NEWSLETTER OUT IN THE EMAIL EDITION ONLY ON FRI.
SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT DIRECTION…
This letter is all free now, with a tip jar somewhere.
Thanks,
-don
I’m a Southern boy, boomer who has a hard time getting enough of these anthem-type songs that bring down the house at concerts. this one certainly qualifies as that.
Wet Willie is that quintessential Southern rock band that gained prominence in the 1970s. Formed in 1969 in Mobile, Alabama.
The band's name is derived from a slang term for a child’s prank involving sticking a finger in one's mouth and then sticking it in someone else's ear, creating a "wet willy." The band's music is characterized by a fusion of Southern rock, R&B, and soul, creating a unique sound that set them apart in the rock music scene of the period.
The founding members of Wet Willie were as follows.
Jimmy Hall (vocals, harmonica,) frontman and one of the primary songwriters of Wet Willie. His distinctive vocals and harmonica playing are the most notable aspects of the band's sound.
Jack Hall (bass,) Jimmy's brother, played bass for Wet Willie and contributed to the band's rhythm section.
Rickey Hirsch (guitar) was the lead guitarist, adding a “trademarked” Southern blues-rock flavor to the band's music.
John Anthony (keyboards) played keyboards for Wet Willie, contributing to the band's overall eclectic sound.
Lewis Ross (drums) served as the drummer for the band, providing a solid foundation for their driving rhythm.
Wet Willie achieved some commercial success in the mid-1970s with a series of albums and hit songs. One of their most well-known songs is "Keep On Smilin'," which reached the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1974. The song reflects the band's upbeat approach to their musical message.
Other notable albums by Wet Willie include "Wet Willie II" (1972), "Keep On Smilin'" (1974), and "Manorisms" (1977). These albums showcase the band's ability to blend various musical influences into their Southern rock roots.
While their popularity waned in the late 1970s, Wet Willie continued to perform and record into the 1980s. They periodically reunited for concerts and special events in the subsequent years, contributing to the ongoing legacy of Southern rock music. The band's unique blend of rock, R&B, soul, and anthem-type songs continues to be celebrated by fans of Southern rock.
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Keep those questions coming, and tell your remaining friends about us!
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THAT will support the arts!
Thanks,
-don, changing what I can change, laughing at what I can’t.