The Archies are about to release a Christmas album. More albums are planned. No word on whether original bandmembers other than Dante are involved, but Betty and Veronica are expected to do more lead vocals.

Might mean that he's working with Toni Wine. Kim got them both to come to one of her Bubblegum Balls and they sang together on stage.

If that's the case, it'd be an excellent combo. She's the one singing the "I'm gonna make your life so sweet" bit on "Sugar, Sugar."

"Sugar, Sugar" was mentioned during the interview. Dante's very proud that it's one of the most requested songs on oldies stations. There was also a brief discussion of Dante's other big project, the Cufflinks -- including a snippet of "Tracy." Which, for my money, is one of the great pop songs of all time.

Me too, Fred.

We're seeing the Breeders tonight!!!! Woohoo!!!

oh no, we are in the dreaded theme song mix up: star wars mixing with Raiders and we are trying to remember Superman.

oh no, we are in the dreaded theme song mix up: star wars mixing with Raiders and we are trying to remember Superman.

Nobody plagiarizes himself quite like John Williams.

Except maybe Danny Elfman.

Except maybe Danny Elfman.

I was gonna SAY.

James Horner and Patrick Doyle both have their moments as well.

Except maybe Danny Elfman

And yet - then I watch Midnight Run again, and boggle that THAT'S a Danny Elfman score.

And yet - then I watch Midnight Run again, and boggle that THAT'S a Danny Elfman score.

Hey, I'm a Danny fan. It's not like everything he does is recycled. But he does hit his favorite bag of tricks a little too often. Though there is something to be said for "How Would Nino Rota Score a Superhero Movie?"

Oh, I don't disagree that there is a "DANNY ELFMAN SCORE". I just am pleasantly pleased when he doesn't necessarily go there, and MR is one of the big standout atypical ones for him.

Though there is something to be said for "How Would Nino Rota Score a Superhero Movie?"

With the occasional consultation with Kurt Weill.