Category Archives: 2000s

A Look Back at the Joseph Palczynski Hostage Standoff

Posted on March 15, 2017 by atomictv

2 1/2 hours of of the Joby Palczynski manhunt WJZ Channel 13 News coverage as the Joseph Palczysnki Hostage Standoff ends Via AP Archive on Youtube. NBC News: A Murderous Obsession A Murderous Obsession: In a case that shook Baltimore … Continue reading →

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“Walking in an Essex Wonderland” — Interview with Parody Song’s Creator

Posted on December 25, 2015 by atomictv

By Scott Huffines (Baltimore or Less, 12/24/2014) Brett Harlow penned one of Baltimore’s Christmas cult classics, “Walking in an Essex Wonderland.” It’s one of those ditties that would be heavily played during the holidays on 98 Rock back in the … Continue reading →

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Baltimore in Song

Posted on February 2, 2015 by almosthipguy

Thanks to Chris Richardson and his fantastic blog zeroto180 (“Zero to 180 – Three Minute Magic: Discoveries of a Pop Music Archaeologist”) for his recent piece “90+ Years of Baltimore in Song” – a comprehensive listing of tunes that reference … Continue reading →

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Harp, the Herald Angels Sing

Posted on December 24, 2013 by almosthipguy

The Ghost of Christmas Past: Mark Harp (1957-2004) Lest we forget, legendary Baltimore musician Mark Linthicum – better known to friends and local music lovers as Mark Harp or “Harpo” (for his resemblance to the similarly curly-haired Harpo Marx) – … Continue reading →

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