Gimme Five

It’s Time to Reconsider Bruce Springsteen’s Overlooked ‘Human Touch / Lucky Town’ LPs

It’s Time to Reconsider Bruce Springsteen’s Overlooked ‘Human Touch / Lucky Town’ LPs

Mark Saleski digs into Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Human Touch’ and ‘Lucky Town,’ twin releases with the Other Band that arrived on this date 30 years ago.

Five Spiritual, Defiant, Soaring Moments From Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Wrecking Ball’

Five Spiritual, Defiant, Soaring Moments From Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Wrecking Ball’

Bruce Springsteen returned 10 years ago this week with a challenging album that reflected the injustices intrinsic to our recent history.

Christmas Favorites From Nat King Cole, Vince Guaraldi … and Henry Rollins?!: Gimme Five

Christmas Favorites From Nat King Cole, Vince Guaraldi … and Henry Rollins?!: Gimme Five

Asked to pick five favorite Yuletide songs (and only five), our panel of holly-jolly musical enthusiasts offered some occasionally offbeat suggestions.

Thanksgiving Songs From Bob Dylan, Joan Baez + Others: Gimme Five

Thanksgiving Songs From Bob Dylan, Joan Baez + Others: Gimme Five

Sometimes it’s best to give thanks. And sometimes it helps to have Thanksgiving songs by the likes of Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and others to remind us.

Joni Mitchell’s ‘Dry Cleaner From Des Moines,’ ‘Crazy Cries of Love’ + Others: Gimme Five

Joni Mitchell’s ‘Dry Cleaner From Des Moines,’ ‘Crazy Cries of Love’ + Others: Gimme Five

Here’s a look back at a handful of gems from Joni Mitchell, including an intriguing demo from the 50th anniversary reissue package for 1971’s ‘Blue.’

Warren Zevon’s ‘Jeannie Needs a Shooter,’ ‘Piano Fighter’ + Others: Gimme Five

Warren Zevon’s ‘Jeannie Needs a Shooter,’ ‘Piano Fighter’ + Others: Gimme Five

Preston Frazier returns to a handful of favorites by the late Warren Zevon, who was born on this date in 1947.

The Evolution of Yes’ Timeless ‘Roundabout’: Gimme Five

The Evolution of Yes’ Timeless ‘Roundabout’: Gimme Five

Yes’ forthcoming ‘The Royal Affair Tour: Live in Las Vegas’ includes yet another live update of “Roundabout.” Let’s take a look back.

Little Feat Songs Featuring Paul Barrere: Gimme Five

Little Feat Songs Featuring Paul Barrere: Gimme Five

Here’s a handful of the best moments from Paul Barrere, who ended up co-leading Little Feat for much longer than their celebrated original tenure with Lowell George.

Lyle Mays (1953-2020): An Appreciation

Lyle Mays (1953-2020): An Appreciation

Jazz piano great Lyle May passed away on February 10, 2020. Few have been able to project subtle emotions so powerfully.

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Warren Zevon’s ‘Lawyers, Guns and Money,’ ‘Stand In the Fire’ + Others: Gimme Five

Let’s return to a handful of favorites – three in the studio, and two on stage – from Warren Zevon, who was born on this date in 1947.