Archive for August, 2014

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Bruce Springsteen’s New Jersey songs, including ‘Sandy,’ ‘Rosalita,’ others: Gimme Five

“Rosalita” was the song that just had to be played before all important events.

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‘There’s definitely a stamp of approval’: Adam Lambert is thrilled with the diversity at Queen’s concerts

They are continuing with shows in Australia and New Zealand this week.

Steely Dan Sunday: The Five Best Steely Dan Deep Cuts

Steely Dan Sunday: The Five Best Steely Dan Deep Cuts

We previosuly picked our most beloved Steely Dan singles, now we choose the finest five of their deep cuts.

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Jim Hagen – Jim Hagen (2014)

Hagen constructs a gentle jazz funk, but it’s far from easy listening.

Odd Couples: Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.” vs. Steve Earle’s “Copperhead Road”

Odd Couples: Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.” vs. Steve Earle’s “Copperhead Road”

Call this one the American Dream … and the American Detour.

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‘We could make really good music together’: Two Byrds want a reunion; Roger McGuinn does not

David Crosby and Chris Hillman still wrestle with McGuinn’s solo ambitions.

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Myriad3 – The Where (2014)

‘The Where’ is a solid step up from a level that was already high. No one should think jazz is stuck on neutral after listening to this trio, and one senses that they are just getting started.

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On Second Thought: The JuJus – You Treat Me Bad (2009)

These songs were an ideal vehicle for the Julus’ energy and vision.

The Beatles, “You Can’t Do That” from A Hard Day’s Night (1964): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “You Can’t Do That” from A Hard Day’s Night (1964): Deep Beatles

It should’ve been in the film; it should’ve been a lead single. What happened?

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‘I never do these things’: Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan explains his unlikely Doors tribute

There’s a back story to Gillan’s involvement in this Billy Sherwood-produced project.