In 1981, Hall & Oates released “Private Eyes,” a song that makes surveillance sound almost cheerful. But despite the upbeat rhythm, the song creates the uneasy sense of being stalked.When the song was written 45 years ago, it probably was
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Signed and Delivered — but not Sealed
Stevie Wonder’s “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)” isn’t about the seals that live in the ocean. Although the song is about committing to a romantic relationship, it also sounds like something an attorney might write about a contracting party. Long…
Dolly Parton – a Role Model for Artists and Businesses Alike
Dolly Parton’s rise from rural poverty in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, to global superstardom is a story of grit and talent. Parton achieved this success not only through talent as a singer/songwriter but also through strategic business planning. Her ability to…
Businesses Must Comply with Copyright Law When Playing Recorded Music
Muzak has become a generic term for the background music playing in elevators, offices, and waiting rooms. But Muzak started with a much bigger idea. Army officer and inventor George Owen Squier developed technology to transmit audio over electrical wires.…
What a Country Song Teaches Us About Heirs Property
Country music singer/songwriter HARDY’s song “McArthur,” which debuted earlier this year as number six on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs, covers four generations of one family. Tim McGraw, Eric Church, HARDY, and Morgan Wallen sing the parts representing different generations of…
Bob Dylan, Native Gardens, and Limitations on HOA Control
In 1965, Bob Dylan walked onto the stage at the Newport Folk Festival carrying an electric guitar. In previous years, Dylan performed with his acoustic guitar and harmonica and had been one of the festival’s stars. But when Dylan challenged…
You May Not be Able to Post Your Own Photo Online – Here’s Why
In May 2026, singer-songwriter Dua Lipa sued Samsung for at least $15 million. The lawsuit claims Samsung placed a photo showing her backstage at the Austin City Limits Festival on boxes for televisions sold throughout the United States without her…
When Life Delivers Squirrels – How an Attorney Can Help You Future-Proof Your Business Relationship
Opera singer Florence Hinton wasn’t expecting to be paid with squirrels. As the story goes, a young boy wanted to attend one of her performances but couldn’t afford a ticket. Rather than turning him away, Hinton invited him in anyway,…
John Cage Meets Goldilocks – Deciding Much Detail Should be in a Contract
Like many classical music compositions, John Cage’s ORGAN²/ASLSP has a tempo marking for its title. What’s unusual is that the title stands for “As Slow as Possible.” Cage is known for exploring silence in music, and the first note of…
What a Cold War Television Drama Can Teach Us About Celebrity Impersonators
One episode of Peacock’s Cold War spies Ponies features an Elton John concert in Moscow. US Embassy employees are excited when they are told that in addition to performing at the concert, Elton John will be attending their private party.…