Everyday Creation

Kate Jones
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This show has to do with different kinds of creation: human, divine, and a third kind that connects the two. Our human creativity is easy to talk about because clearly we're prolific creators. We make music, we write, we cook; we establish businesses, we design gardens, we invent things. The list goes on and on. Another kind of creation is divine. We feel its presence when, for example, we contemplate birth, death, our life purpose, or have a quiet realization that there's something bigger than us. The third kind is perhaps a little more difficult to grasp and yet, with a little practice, it's easy to put into action. This is the personal power each of us has to direct our thoughts, words and actions every day toward what we want in our life and world, rather than what we don't want.  This sounds heavier than it is. For me, this show is an acknowledgment that while we're all here to learn and grow and do our best, there's still plenty of opportunity to relax, laugh, love, and enjoy this playground we call life. So my hope is that you'll get some enjoyment and illumination out of these episodes. Here you'll find interviews with delightfully creative individuals; short stories about some who have passed away; and essays about personal power. I'm Kate Jones, host and creator of Everyday Creation. Thank you for following my show.

  1. 5d ago

    Love the Lyrics to 'The Way We Were'? Marilyn Bergman was One of the Inspired Songwriters

    Marilyn Bergman "wasn't a singer, but she was one heck of a lyricist." That's how Song of the Day creator Sheldon Zoldan describes Marilyn, who was half of the successful and dynamic duo who collaborated on the lyrics to such popular songs as "The Way We Were" and "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?" The other half was Alan Bergman, who died in 2025, just short of his 100th birthday. You can listen to Sheldon's story about Alan in the previous episode, which is #154. Marilyn Bergman died in 2022. She was the first woman president of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. You can learn more about this talented woman in this short yet info-packed episode researched, written and recorded by Sheldon, and edited and published under the auspices of Everyday Creation. Sheldon and I have done a series of these stories to significant figures in the music industry who passed away in recent years.  You can go here to hear Barbra Streisand sing "The Way We Were." The thumbnail photo for this episode is from 2002. It's credited to John Mathew Smith and is available on Wikipedia under the license CC BY-SA 2.0.  The art that frames two sides of the photo was created by Bob Jones.  This episode is one of 35 stories that Sheldon wrote about music stars who passed away in 2025. His daily feature Song of the Day used to be delivered to an email list of subscribers. Sheldon ended it in early 2026, and one of these days we'll do an episode about Song of the Day too. The good thing is that he plans to continue his tributes to music makers. Each one is a snapshot of the life of someone whose work made an impact on the lives of many. Send us Fan Mail This is Kate Jones. Thank you for listening to Everyday Creation®, available on YouTube and in podcast directories including Apple, Spotify, iHeart and Audible.

    Love the Lyrics to 'The Way We Were'? Marilyn Bergman was One of the Inspired Songwriters

  2. 5d ago

    Alan Bergman was Half of the Creative Duo Who Wrote Award-Winning Lyrics for TV and Film

    Alan and Marilyn Bergman sure knew how to put words to music, and they did that successfully over four decades during which they won Academy Awards and Emmys.  One of those award-winning songs is "Windmills of Your Mind" from the movie "The Thomas Crown Affair." Here's the official Sting version of the song on YouTube. And here's a short with an interesting analysis of the song.  Alan died last year, three years after his wife died. They were married from 1958 to 2022. Marilyn's tribute is Episode 155, titled "Love the Lyrics to 'The Way We Were'? Marilyn Bergman was One of the Inspired Writers." The thumbnail photo for this episode is from 2002. It's credited to John Mathew Smith and is available on Wikipedia under the license CC BY-SA 2.0. The original photo shows the couple together. You can see the full version in the chapters.  The art that frames two sides of the photo was created by Bob Jones.  In 2007, Alan Bergman recorded “Lyrically, Alan Bergman,” an album of their own songs. It's available as a CD or streaming on Amazon Music. Also, you can learn more about the couple by visiting their official website. Song of the Day creator Sheldon Zoldan researched, wrote and narrated this short story, one of 35 tributes to music stars who passed away in 2025. Song of the Day used to be a daily feature delivered to an email list of subscribers. Sheldon ended it in early 2026 which, I suppose, means that Song of the Day deserves a tribute of its own. The good thing is that the tributes to music makers live on. Each is a snapshot of the life of one music maker whose work made an impact on the lives of many. Send us Fan Mail This is Kate Jones. Thank you for listening to Everyday Creation®, available on YouTube and in podcast directories including Apple, Spotify, iHeart and Audible.

    Alan Bergman was Half of the Creative Duo Who Wrote Award-Winning Lyrics for TV and Film

  3. Aug 18

    In 1958, Connie Francis' “Who’s Sorry Now?” Went Gold. Then Came More Success — and Sorrow

    After a slow career start, singer-actor Connie Francis became one of the top-charting female vocalists of the late 1950s and early '60s. On one hand, she enjoyed tremendous success; on the other, she endured immense tragedy including the violent death of her brother. In an interview, she said she wanted to be remembered for persevering through the worst times of her life.  She co-starred in the 1960 film "Where the Boys Are." To hear her sing the title song, you can go to this video or check out the 1978 disco version on the official Connie Francis YouTube channel. The black and white photo in the thumbnail and chapters shows Francis in 1964. Credited to an unknown author, it's in the public domain and is available on Wikimedia Commons. The color photo in the chapters is from 2011 and also in the public domain. Attributed to Davidatedenderivative work: TVJunkie, it's accessible here on Wikimedia Commons. The art that frames two sides of the photo was created by Bob Jones.  Song of the Day creator Sheldon Zoldan researched, wrote and narrated this short story, one of 35 tributes to music stars who passed away in 2025. Song of the Day used to be a daily feature delivered to an email list of subscribers. Sheldon ended it in early 2026 which, I suppose, means that Song of the Day deserves a tribute of its own. The good thing is that the tributes to music makers live on. Each is a snapshot of the life of one music maker whose work made an impact on the lives of many. Send us Fan Mail This is Kate Jones. Thank you for listening to Everyday Creation®, available on YouTube and in podcast directories including Apple, Spotify, iHeart and Audible.

    In 1958, Connie Francis' “Who’s Sorry Now?” Went Gold. Then Came More Success — and Sorrow

  4. Jul 27

    A Guest Part on a TV Show Led Actor-Singer Bobby Sherman to Embark on an Entirely Different Career

    Teen idol Bobby Sherman played the youngest brother, Jeremy Bolt, in the ABC series "Here Come the Brides" from September 25, 1968, to September 18, 1970. It didn't take long for him to become the network's most popular actor, judging from the stacks of fan mail he received every week.  During that time period, he also had a string of successful singles that included "Little Woman," a million seller.  In the chapters, you can see a photo of the "Here Comes the Brides" cast (clockwise from left: Sherman, Bridget Hanley, David Soul, Robert Brown, Joan Blondell). This shot, attributed to ABC Television, is in the public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. View a larger version here or access it here. You can go to YouTube to listen to Sherman sing "Little Woman."  Although he left show business in the 1970s for a career as a paramedic and deputy sheriff, Sherman did occasionally perform. He gave his last concert as a solo artist in August 2001.  As recently as the mid-2000s, he was ranked No. 8 in TV Guide's list of "TV's 25 Greatest Teen Idols," which appeared in the publication's January 23, 2005 issue. The thumbnail for this episode shows Sherman in May 1969. This publicity photo, which also appears in the chapters, is attributed to Agency for the Performing Arts-APA (management). It's in the public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. You can see a larger version of it here or download a copy here. The art that frames two sides of the photo was created by Bob Jones.  Song of the Day creator Sheldon Zoldan researched, wrote and narrated this short story, one of 35 tributes to music stars who passed away in 2025. Song of the Day used to be a daily feature delivered to an email list of subscribers. Sheldon ended it in early 2026 which, I suppose, means that Song of the Day deserves a tribute of its own. The good thing is that the tributes to music makers live on. Each is a snapshot of the life of one music maker whose work made an impact on the lives of many. Send us Fan Mail This is Kate Jones. Thank you for listening to Everyday Creation®, available on YouTube and in podcast directories including Apple, Spotify, iHeart and Audible.

    A Guest Part on a TV Show Led Actor-Singer Bobby Sherman to Embark on an Entirely Different Career

  5. Jul 24

    Contrary to His Record Label, Lou Christie Believed in "Lightnin' Strikes" and He Struck Gold

    Singer-songwriter Lou Christie could have become a classical singer, his voice was that good. But his goal was to perform on "American Bandstand." He achieved that goal more than once. Here he is on that TV show performing his first hit, "The Gypsy Cried," which reached No. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100, along with "Have I Sinned," his latest release as of the episode's air date, Oct. 17, 1964.  Speaking of "American Bandstand," the show ran for more than three decades, and Dick Clark, its primary host and producer, played a major role in introducing rock and roll to Americans. His Wikipedia profile is a good indicator of his influence. Anyway, back to Lou Christie, whose real name was Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco. After the success of "The Gypsy Cried," Christie served in the Army for two years. His absence from the spotlight didn't seem to hurt his career. Soon after he came back from the service, he recorded "Lightnin' Strikes," which went all the way to No. 1 on Feb. 19, 1966, Christie's 23rd birthday. Here, you can watch him sing his big hit on "The Midnight Special" in 1974. The thumbnail photo is from April 1970 and shows Christie performing in the United Kingdom, where his song, "I'm Gonna Make You Mine," reached No. 2 a year earlier. The public domain photo is credited to the Evening Standard and is available on Wikimedia Commons. You can download a copy here. The art that frames two sides of the photo was created by Bob Jones.  In the chapters, there's a color photo of Christie in 1966. It is credited to MGM Records and appeared in Billboard in June of that year. You can find this public domain photo on Wikimedia Commons. There's also a 1965 album cover in the chapters that's credited to MGM Records - joetroiano.wordpress.com. You can see it here.  Song of the Day creator Sheldon Zoldan researched, wrote and narrated this short story, one of 35 tributes to music stars who passed away in 2025. Song of the Day used to be a daily feature delivered to an email list of subscribers. Sheldon ended it in early 2026 which, I suppose, means that Song of the Day deserves a tribute of its own. The good thing is that the tributes to music makers live on. Each is a snapshot of the life of one music maker whose work made an impact on the lives of many. Send us Fan Mail This is Kate Jones. Thank you for listening to Everyday Creation®, available on YouTube and in podcast directories including Apple, Spotify, iHeart and Audible.

    Contrary to His Record Label, Lou Christie Believed in "Lightnin' Strikes" and He Struck Gold

  6. Jul 22

    Maybe it's True that the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson "Just Wasn't Made for These Times"

    Musician, singer, songwriter and record producer Brian Wilson, a co-founder of the Beach Boys, had debilitating mental health issues starting with a panic attack while en route to a concert in December 1964. Still, he managed to create the innovative and influential rock concept album "Pet Sounds," which was released in 1966 and is considered to be among the greatest albums of all time.  In 2007, he received Kennedy Center Honors along with other luminaries in their fields, specifically Leon Fleisher, Steve Martin, Diana Ross and Martin Scorsese. You can go here to listen to "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" from "Pet Sounds." Layered and beautiful, the song addresses social alienation. You can find the album on Amazon in various formats including the 50th Anniversary Stereo edition on vinyl. And here are the Beach Boys performing "I Get Around" in September 1964 on "The Ed Sullivan Show." This video has been remastered in HD.  The thumbnail photo, by Ithaka Darin Pappas, is of Wilson at the piano in 1990. It's available under the license CC BY-SA 4.0 on Wikimedia Commons. You can see a larger photo here.   The art that frames two sides of the photo was created by Bob Jones.  Song of the Day creator Sheldon Zoldan researched, wrote and narrated this short story, one of 35 tributes to music stars who passed away in 2025. Song of the Day used to be a daily feature delivered to an email list of subscribers. Sheldon ended it in early 2026 which, I suppose, means that Song of the Day deserves a tribute of its own. The good thing is that the tributes to music makers live on. Each is a snapshot of the life of one music maker whose work made an impact on the lives of many. Send us Fan Mail This is Kate Jones. Thank you for listening to Everyday Creation®, available on YouTube and in podcast directories including Apple, Spotify, iHeart and Audible.

    Maybe it's True that the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson "Just Wasn't Made for These Times"

  7. Jul 20

    The Highs and Lows of Sly and the Family Stone

    At 11 years old, Sylvester Stewart had already mastered the guitar, bass, keyboard and drums. As Sly Stone, he and the Family Stone made the big time with one hit after another. Sly also became a big-time drug user, which proved to be his undoing. "Dance to the Music" was one of their hit songs. Here, you can watch a clip of the band performing it on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in 1968. They began the song with a snippet from another one of their hits, "Everyday People." And here, you can listen to "Family Affair," the band's last No. 1 record. Also, check out the trailer for the 2025 Hulu Original documentary "SLY LIVES! aka The Burden of Black Genius."  In the chapters, there's a photo of Stone performing on the program "Midnight Special" in October 1973. It's credited to NBC and is in the public domain via Wikimedia Commons. You can see a larger version here. The thumbnail shot, which also is in the chapters, is from 1982 and is credited to Mark Sarfati for the East Bay Express. It's available under the license CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. You can access the photo here. Fun fact: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's recent ceremony at Madison Square Garden wasn't the venue's first celebrity wedding. On June 5, 1974, Stone married Kathy Silva, an occasional actress and the mother of Stone's child, at M.S.G. (which is how The New Yorker referred to Madison Square Garden in its follow-up article). Reportedly, the marriage didn't last long. Anyway, back to the thumbnail: The art that frames two sides of the photo was created by Bob Jones.  Credit for this episode goes to Song of the Day creator Sheldon Zoldan, who researched, wrote and narrated this short story, one of 35 tributes to music stars who passed away in 2025. Song of the Day used to be a daily feature delivered to an email list of subscribers. Sheldon ended it in early 2026 which, I suppose, means that Song of the Day deserves a tribute of its own. The good thing is that the tributes to music makers live on. Each is a snapshot of the life of one music maker whose work made an impact on the lives of many. Send us Fan Mail This is Kate Jones. Thank you for listening to Everyday Creation®, available on YouTube and in podcast directories including Apple, Spotify, iHeart and Audible.

    The Highs and Lows of Sly and the Family Stone

  8. Jul 15

    Rick Derringer Loathed Being a Rock Star; He Had a Darn Good Music Career Anyway

    Rick Derringer and the McCoys had their biggest hit with "Hang On Sloopy," a song that Derringer grew tired of playing even though fans clamored for it. Eventually, he went on to create a career that suited him better.  He sang and played guitar as a solo artist, and he collaborated with a wide range of other artists including Ringo Starr, Barbra Streisand and "Weird Al" Yankovich. Also a songwriter, Derringer wrote "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo," which is on his "All American Boy" album. You can see a shot of the cover in the chapters. The album is available on Amazon Streaming or you can listen to an official version of the song here. Derringer also wrote "Real American," Hulk Hogan's entrance theme.  As for "Hang On Sloopy," which Derringer didn't write, it stays current as the unofficial anthem of the Ohio State University Marching Band. Here's a 1965 video of the McCoys playing the song with one memorable young woman dancing along. Many thanks to my brother-in-law, Bob Jones, for introducing me to this little piece of Ohio history. And talk about intriguing history, here's an interesting video about the song itself and how it became connected with Ohio State. The thumbnail photo shows Derringer performing in 1974. It's credited to Jim Summaria, http://www.jimsummariaphoto.com, CC BY-SA 3.0. You can find it on Wikimedia Commons. That photo is in the chapters too, along with a shot of Derringer playing with Ringo's All-Starr Band in Paris in June 2011. The more recent photo is credited to Dr. Jean Fortunet, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. You can see a larger version here. The art that frames two sides of the thumbnail photo was created by Bob Jones.  Song of the Day creator Sheldon Zoldan researched, wrote and narrated this short story, one of 35 tributes to music stars who passed away in 2025. Song of the Day used to be a daily feature delivered to an email list of subscribers. Sheldon ended it in early 2026 which, I suppose, means that Song of the Day deserves a tribute of its own. The good thing is that the tributes to music makers live on. Each is a snapshot of the life of one music maker whose work made an impact on the lives of many. Send us Fan Mail This is Kate Jones. Thank you for listening to Everyday Creation®, available on YouTube and in podcast directories including Apple, Spotify, iHeart and Audible.

    Rick Derringer Loathed Being a Rock Star; He Had a Darn Good Music Career Anyway
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This show has to do with different kinds of creation: human, divine, and a third kind that connects the two. Our human creativity is easy to talk about because clearly we're prolific creators. We make music, we write, we cook; we establish businesses, we design gardens, we invent things. The list goes on and on. Another kind of creation is divine. We feel its presence when, for example, we contemplate birth, death, our life purpose, or have a quiet realization that there's something bigger than us. The third kind is perhaps a little more difficult to grasp and yet, with a little practice, it's easy to put into action. This is the personal power each of us has to direct our thoughts, words and actions every day toward what we want in our life and world, rather than what we don't want.  This sounds heavier than it is. For me, this show is an acknowledgment that while we're all here to learn and grow and do our best, there's still plenty of opportunity to relax, laugh, love, and enjoy this playground we call life. So my hope is that you'll get some enjoyment and illumination out of these episodes. Here you'll find interviews with delightfully creative individuals; short stories about some who have passed away; and essays about personal power. I'm Kate Jones, host and creator of Everyday Creation. Thank you for following my show.

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  • Creator
    Kate Jones
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    156
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Everyday Creation
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