RIP Adam Schlesinger

[Symphony Steve]

Man, he wrote so many catchy songs. Dead at 52 from the coronavirus. You all likely remember 'Stacy's Mom' and 'That Thing You Do', but that only scratches the surface. This list does him justice:

Adam Schlesinger’s 30 Essential Songs

Listen, you won't regret it.

BTW, many lives would not be complete if they didn't check out this amazing opening to the Tony Awards in 2011, largely written by Schlesinger:

 

[sutomcat]

Man, he wrote so many catchy songs. Dead at 52 from the coronavirus. You all likely remember 'Stacy's Mom' and 'That Thing You Do', but that only scratches the surface. This list does him justice:

Adam Schlesinger’s 30 Essential Songs

Listen, you won't regret it.

BTW, many lives would not be complete if they didn't check out this amazing opening to the Tony Awards in 2011, largely written by Schlesinger:

Thanks for the link. Big fan of FOW, did not know Adam wrote those other songs too. Where was Valley Winter Song?

Fountains of Wayne -- Valley Winter Song

from the album, "Welcome Interstate Managers"

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Anyway, it was a great way to pass some time on a sleepy weekend. What a talent. He died far too young.