For years now, I've heard from listeners who have suggested I list the names of the songs and artists I play during the course of a Melnick in the Afternoon show. I've tried to figure out a way to make it work without it being intrusive. And it's been staring me in the face for over two years now.

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Montreal - Sep. 7, 2011 - It's time. And it's about time.

For years now, I've heard from listeners who have suggested I list the names of the songs and artists I play during the course of a Melnick in the Afternoon show. I've tried to figure out a way to make it work without it being intrusive. And it's been staring me in the face for over two years now.

Originally this music blog was going to feature (almost) instant reviews of various concerts I've attended with friends or by friends and/or relatives. Great idea. Until I get home and decide I'd rather do something else while time slips away and we get further and further away from the actual event (most recent example was Eminem at Osheaga. I had a wonderful piece planned on why more people my age ought to be paying attention to somebody who's work will continue to resonate long after he's gone. But I got sidetracked. And unlike 20 years ago when there seemed to be over 30 hours in a day, I now feel lucky if there's a totally free hour or two.

Plus, I was planning to add the odd photo or two but my smart phone features a camera that ain't too bright. Another reason to take the dive into I-Phone territory. Our new bosses at Bell promise a product that will deliver. Not to mention a discount).

I'm still hopeful of turning this into a full scale meeting point for lovers of all kinds of music but in the meantime, and with a loving nod to Aaron Rand who is starting a web site to list the songs he would have played, if they only let him, here now, to be updated on a daily basis (but don't hold me to that), is the list of songs/artists/albums heard earlier today between 3 and 7 on The Team 990: