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Neil Young, “Old Man” (1972): Almost Hits

Neil Young, “Old Man” (1972): Almost Hits

It seems that no matter where you go, if you have a handful of musicians in the crowd, you can always strike up a conversation about Neil Young. Heck, you don’t even need musicians You May Also Like: Part of Neil Young’s Creative Process Was Ignoring Bob Dylan How NeilRead More

Almost Hits: The Art of Noise, “Close (to the Edit)” (1984)

Almost Hits: The Art of Noise, “Close (to the Edit)” (1984)

Almost Hits: Jody Watley, “Still A Thrill” (1987)

Almost Hits: Jody Watley, “Still A Thrill” (1987)

Y’all might not remember it, but Jody Watley was arguably the Beyoncé of the late 80s, giving Janet Jackson and Madonna a real run for their money as the top dance floor diva. You May Also Like: Prince (1958-2016): An Appreciation DELIRIOUS: Our Ultimate Prince Playlist Chick Corea Elektric BandRead More

Almost Hits: Chicago, “Questions 67 and 68” (1969)

Almost Hits: Chicago, “Questions 67 and 68” (1969)

Back when the famous, classic, horn-rock band was known as Chicago Transit Authority, they released a top-notch single called “Questions 67 and 68,” off of a 1969 eponymously titled debut album. It didn’t do much on the charts You May Also Like: Chicago, “Questions 67 & 68” from Chicago TransitRead More

Almost Hits: The Cars, “Since You’re Gone” (1981)

Almost Hits: The Cars, “Since You’re Gone” (1981)

This is, even more so than the title track hit from 1981’s Shake It Up, the exact midpoint between the harder-edged new wave of the Cars’ classic 1978 debut and the sleek MTV smash Heartbeat City still to come. You May Also Like: China Crisis, “Tragedy & Mystery” from WorkingRead More

Almost Hits: The Beau Brummels, “Don’t Talk To Strangers” (1965)

Almost Hits: The Beau Brummels, “Don’t Talk To Strangers” (1965)

Credit usually goes to the Byrds for founding the folk-rock movement, but the Beau Brummels were actually the first band to not only play such a style but obtain commercial success in the process. You May Also Like: Eric Burdon and the Animals’ Self-Titled Debut Was a Dark, Dirty TriumphRead More

Iron Butterfly, “In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida” (1968): Almost Hits

Iron Butterfly, “In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida” (1968): Almost Hits

A single edit of Iron Butterfly’s “In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida” clocking in at just 2 minutes, 53 seconds spent seven short weeks on the charts, peaking at only No. 30.

Almost Hits: Elvis Costello and the Attractions, “Everyday I Write the Book” (1983)

Almost Hits: Elvis Costello and the Attractions, “Everyday I Write the Book” (1983)

Elvis Costello has released so many albums and singles, it’s astounding that he has never scored a huge hit in America. He came close, however, with 1983’s “Everyday I Write the Book,” a track off Punch the Clock. You May Also Like: Elvis Costello’s ‘The Delivery Man’ Once Again ResistedRead More

Almost Hits: The Eagles, “Busy Being Fabulous” (2008)

Almost Hits: The Eagles, “Busy Being Fabulous” (2008)

Released in 2008 from the Eagles’ double-album set Long Road Out of Eden, “Busy Being Fabulous” is a song that shows Don Henley to be in typical high quality form. You May Also Like: Songs from the Dearly Departed David Bowie, Eagles, Prince + others: Odd Couples Tony De Meur,Read More

Almost Hits: Isley-Jasper-Isley, “Caravan Of Love” (1985)

Almost Hits: Isley-Jasper-Isley, “Caravan Of Love” (1985)

The best peace, love and harmony anthem of 1985 didn’t come from the composing pen of Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, wasn’t produced by Quincy Jones and not sung by hordes of rock music’s biggest stars. You May Also Like: Let’s Celebrate Summer With Jamiroquai’s ‘Seven Days In Sunny June’Read More

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