Matthew J. Kaplan
@matthewjkaplan.bsky.social
Playwright, Screenwriter, Lyricist, Bassist and Actor in Brooklyn, NY with two crazy cats and one awesome wife. Blogs at BestBridgesBlog.bsky.social - everything else at MatthewJKaplan.com
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Ella Fitzgerald gives us a very solid bridge with "Solid Like A Rock," from 1950, with Sy Oliver and His Orchestra! www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/solid-as-a-rock-1950
#Music #Songwriting #Songs #Bridge #SongBridge #Ella #EllaFitzgerald #Jazz #SolidAsARock #WeddingSong #JazzVocalist
#Music #Songwriting #Songs #Bridge #SongBridge #Ella #EllaFitzgerald #Jazz #SolidAsARock #WeddingSong #JazzVocalist
November 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Ella Fitzgerald gives us a very solid bridge with "Solid Like A Rock," from 1950, with Sy Oliver and His Orchestra! www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/solid-as-a-rock-1950
#Music #Songwriting #Songs #Bridge #SongBridge #Ella #EllaFitzgerald #Jazz #SolidAsARock #WeddingSong #JazzVocalist
#Music #Songwriting #Songs #Bridge #SongBridge #Ella #EllaFitzgerald #Jazz #SolidAsARock #WeddingSong #JazzVocalist
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You've Got An Outstanding Bridge in @carolekingofficial.bsky.social's classic "You've Got A Friend." www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/youve-got-a-friend-1971
#CaroleKing #YouveGotAFriend #JamesTaylor #Music #Songwriting #Songs @Bridge @SongBridge #70s #70sMusic
#CaroleKing #YouveGotAFriend #JamesTaylor #Music #Songwriting #Songs @Bridge @SongBridge #70s #70sMusic
November 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
You've Got An Outstanding Bridge in @carolekingofficial.bsky.social's classic "You've Got A Friend." www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/youve-got-a-friend-1971
#CaroleKing #YouveGotAFriend #JamesTaylor #Music #Songwriting #Songs @Bridge @SongBridge #70s #70sMusic
#CaroleKing #YouveGotAFriend #JamesTaylor #Music #Songwriting #Songs @Bridge @SongBridge #70s #70sMusic
Next Friday, I’m playing bass with Susan (and perhaps others!) at this amazing night of female musicians - happening at Coffee Mob on Newkirk in Brooklyn! Tix are going fast - join us!
www.viewcy.com/event/i_am_a_women_hear
www.viewcy.com/event/i_am_a_women_hear
October 30, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Next Friday, I’m playing bass with Susan (and perhaps others!) at this amazing night of female musicians - happening at Coffee Mob on Newkirk in Brooklyn! Tix are going fast - join us!
www.viewcy.com/event/i_am_a_women_hear
www.viewcy.com/event/i_am_a_women_hear
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Like The Weather by @10000maniacs.bsky.social has a great bridge! Listen - I think it might help with that shiver in your bones! www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/like-the-weather-1988
#10000Maniacs #NatalieMerchant #MusicBlog #MusicBridge #WeatherSong #RainSong #AlternativeRock #80sMusic
#10000Maniacs #NatalieMerchant #MusicBlog #MusicBridge #WeatherSong #RainSong #AlternativeRock #80sMusic
October 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Like The Weather by @10000maniacs.bsky.social has a great bridge! Listen - I think it might help with that shiver in your bones! www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/like-the-weather-1988
#10000Maniacs #NatalieMerchant #MusicBlog #MusicBridge #WeatherSong #RainSong #AlternativeRock #80sMusic
#10000Maniacs #NatalieMerchant #MusicBlog #MusicBridge #WeatherSong #RainSong #AlternativeRock #80sMusic
Thursday 10/16/25, the premier of my play “You Probably Have To Pee.” Flatbush Community Theater, Brooklyn NY.
October 14, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Thursday 10/16/25, the premier of my play “You Probably Have To Pee.” Flatbush Community Theater, Brooklyn NY.
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Wouldn't It Be Nice if every song had a bridge like this one: www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/wouldnt-it-be-nice-1966
#TheBeachBoys #MusicBlog #60sMusic #60sMusicBlog #PetSounds #Bridge #MusicBridge
#TheBeachBoys #MusicBlog #60sMusic #60sMusicBlog #PetSounds #Bridge #MusicBridge
September 19, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Wouldn't It Be Nice if every song had a bridge like this one: www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/wouldnt-it-be-nice-1966
#TheBeachBoys #MusicBlog #60sMusic #60sMusicBlog #PetSounds #Bridge #MusicBridge
#TheBeachBoys #MusicBlog #60sMusic #60sMusicBlog #PetSounds #Bridge #MusicBridge
“You’re Not Cursed, You’re Just An Asshole” by The Bright Spots
releases.enterthedevilrecordings.com/yourenotcursedyourejustanasshole
#indierock #alternativerock #indiemusic #newmusic #funnysong #asshole #assholesong #songwriter #musician #indielabel #devil #nycmusic #brooklynmusic #guitar #bass
releases.enterthedevilrecordings.com/yourenotcursedyourejustanasshole
#indierock #alternativerock #indiemusic #newmusic #funnysong #asshole #assholesong #songwriter #musician #indielabel #devil #nycmusic #brooklynmusic #guitar #bass
September 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
“You’re Not Cursed, You’re Just An Asshole” by The Bright Spots
releases.enterthedevilrecordings.com/yourenotcursedyourejustanasshole
#indierock #alternativerock #indiemusic #newmusic #funnysong #asshole #assholesong #songwriter #musician #indielabel #devil #nycmusic #brooklynmusic #guitar #bass
releases.enterthedevilrecordings.com/yourenotcursedyourejustanasshole
#indierock #alternativerock #indiemusic #newmusic #funnysong #asshole #assholesong #songwriter #musician #indielabel #devil #nycmusic #brooklynmusic #guitar #bass
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Dr. Hook (with and without The Medicine Show) gave us memorable hooks and an outstanding bridge with When You’re In Love With a Beautiful Woman: www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/when-youre-in-love-with-a-beautiful-woman-1979
#musicblog #drhook #musicbridge #70smusic
#musicblog #drhook #musicbridge #70smusic
August 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Dr. Hook (with and without The Medicine Show) gave us memorable hooks and an outstanding bridge with When You’re In Love With a Beautiful Woman: www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/when-youre-in-love-with-a-beautiful-woman-1979
#musicblog #drhook #musicbridge #70smusic
#musicblog #drhook #musicbridge #70smusic
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Taylor Swift and Karma vibe like this: on the best bridges blog: www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/karma-2022 #bridge #songbridge #songwriting #taylorswift #karma
August 9, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Taylor Swift and Karma vibe like this: on the best bridges blog: www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/karma-2022 #bridge #songbridge #songwriting #taylorswift #karma
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"Lola" by The Kinks is a song about love conquering all, and it features a bridge that's better than most! www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/lola-1970
July 30, 2025 at 9:47 PM
"Lola" by The Kinks is a song about love conquering all, and it features a bridge that's better than most! www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/lola-1970
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You know where you are? You're in the jungle, baby! Welcome to this excellent bridge, and Welcome to the Jungle: www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/welcome-to-the-jungle-1987 #bridge #musicbridge #gunsnroses #welcometothejungle #rockmusic #80smusic #metal #song #songbridge
June 30, 2025 at 11:52 PM
You know where you are? You're in the jungle, baby! Welcome to this excellent bridge, and Welcome to the Jungle: www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/welcome-to-the-jungle-1987 #bridge #musicbridge #gunsnroses #welcometothejungle #rockmusic #80smusic #metal #song #songbridge
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"Somebody to Love" by Queen is a tremendous song with one of the best bridges ever! www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/somebody-to-love-1976 #songs #songwriting #Queen #somebodytolove #bridge #songbridge
May 28, 2025 at 8:45 PM
"Somebody to Love" by Queen is a tremendous song with one of the best bridges ever! www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/somebody-to-love-1976 #songs #songwriting #Queen #somebodytolove #bridge #songbridge
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Sweet Talking Guy by The Chiffons has a great bridge - talk sweet to me! www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/sweet-talking-guy-1966
May 15, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Sweet Talking Guy by The Chiffons has a great bridge - talk sweet to me! www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/sweet-talking-guy-1966
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"You're Ruining Your Birthday For Me" by The Bright Spots has a great bridge! hypeddit.com/thebrightspots/youreruiningyourbirthdayforme
May 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
"You're Ruining Your Birthday For Me" by The Bright Spots has a great bridge! hypeddit.com/thebrightspots/youreruiningyourbirthdayforme
The Bright Spots (my band) releases our first single with label Enter The Devil Recordings. Check out “You’re Ruining Your Birthday For Me” - enjoy! hypeddit.com/thebrightspots/youreruiningyourbirthdayforme
May 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The Bright Spots (my band) releases our first single with label Enter The Devil Recordings. Check out “You’re Ruining Your Birthday For Me” - enjoy! hypeddit.com/thebrightspots/youreruiningyourbirthdayforme
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Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue by Crystal Gayle has a great bridge - and a twisty third verse! www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/dont-it-make-my-brown-eyes-blue-1977
April 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue by Crystal Gayle has a great bridge - and a twisty third verse! www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/dont-it-make-my-brown-eyes-blue-1977
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"If I were you, I'd realize that" No Reply by The Beatles has one of the Best Bridges! www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/no-reply-1964
April 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
"If I were you, I'd realize that" No Reply by The Beatles has one of the Best Bridges! www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/no-reply-1964
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"As We Go Up, We Go Down" by Guided By Voices features a one-line bridge, and it's one of the Best Bridges! www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/as-we-go-up-we-go-down-1995
April 19, 2025 at 11:34 PM
"As We Go Up, We Go Down" by Guided By Voices features a one-line bridge, and it's one of the Best Bridges! www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/as-we-go-up-we-go-down-1995
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From Bob Dylan's 1969 album Nashville Skyline, "Lay Lady Lay" has one of our best bridges! www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/lay-lady-lay-1969
April 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
From Bob Dylan's 1969 album Nashville Skyline, "Lay Lady Lay" has one of our best bridges! www.matthewjkaplan.com/best-bridges-blog/lay-lady-lay-1969
