I read that James Gandolfini was originally cast as Hanratty in Catch Me If You Can. It brings up the question where collaborations can go when the actor is filling in. Hanks was playing notes that Spielberg hadn't originally intended for him to play.

And Bob Weston's ouster from the band for doing what-for with Mick's wife. And Bob Welch's saving the band by bringing them to LA in the first place. When you consider that and songs like Bright Fire, Hypnotized, and She's Changing Me, Welch may be one of the most under-credited players in popular music.

Although I wonder what will happen to the franchise now that every original Ian Fleming title has been used up and it's already been rebooted once. Craig got a big boost from appearing in the first official, serious adaptation of Casino Royale.

Although I wonder what will happen to the franchise now that every original Ian Fleming title has been used up and it's already been rebooted once. Craig got a big boost from appearing in the first official, serious adaptation of Casino Royale.

Del's last full-length - Rock On! - was excellent, the best of a small flurry of albums produced by Jeff Lynne (or Mike Campbell) during the Wilburys era. A lot of raucous energy.

Del's last full-length - Rock On! - was excellent, the best of a small flurry of albums produced by Jeff Lynne (or Mike Campbell) during the Wilburys era. A lot of raucous energy.

"After The Ordeal" is an instrumental. But Peter's flute playing is dewy enough.

"After The Ordeal" is an instrumental. But Peter's flute playing is dewy enough.