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‘George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle’ by Philip Norman (2023): Books

‘George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle’ by Philip Norman (2023): Books

Philip Norman’s ‘George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle’ is a fine book, even if it’s not the best Beatles biography ever written.

Yes, ‘Now and Then’ Is an Actual Beatles Song

Yes, ‘Now and Then’ Is an Actual Beatles Song

Decades later, the Beatles’ uncanny penchant for composing easily hummable melodies remains in full bloom.

Why ‘Abandoned Luncheonette’ Is Still the Best Hall and Oates Album

Why ‘Abandoned Luncheonette’ Is Still the Best Hall and Oates Album

Best described as “acoustic soul,” Hall and Oates’ underrated ‘Abandoned Luncheonette” arrived 50 years ago today.

Paul Levinson – ‘It’s Real Life: An Alternate History of the Beatles’ (2022)

Paul Levinson – ‘It’s Real Life: An Alternate History of the Beatles’ (2022)

Winner of the Mary Shelley Award, Paul Levinson’s ‘It’s Real Life: An Alternate History of the Beatles’ is totally original, fascinating and a lot of fun.

How Gram Parsons Cemented His Legend With Posthumous ‘Grievous Angel’

How Gram Parsons Cemented His Legend With Posthumous ‘Grievous Angel’

Recorded 50 years ago, Gram Parsons’ ‘Grievous Angel’ was an artistic triumph even though it never climbed higher than No. 195 on Billboard’s album chart.

Brinsley Schwarz on His Eponymous Band, Graham Parker and New Solo Work

Brinsley Schwarz on His Eponymous Band, Graham Parker and New Solo Work

Brinsley Schwarz joins Charlie Ricci to discuss his latest LP, the possibility of a group reunion, collaborating with Graham Parker – and what’s next.

Desert Island Discs: Guilty Pleasures

Desert Island Discs: Guilty Pleasures

Here’s what we’ll be packing way in the back of our luggage – way, way in the back – before our fateful seafaring journey.

How Loretta Lynn Broke the Country Mold With ‘The Pill’

How Loretta Lynn Broke the Country Mold With ‘The Pill’

Country songs were seldom this brazen, especially those recorded by its female stars – and many radio stations banned Loretta Lynn’s “The Pill.”

Why Dennis Wilson’s Rough-Hewn Debut ‘Pacific Ocean Blue’ Was So Surprising

Why Dennis Wilson’s Rough-Hewn Debut ‘Pacific Ocean Blue’ Was So Surprising

‘Pacific Ocean Blue’ arrived 45 years ago today as a rare spotlight for the Beach Boys’ craggy-voiced bad boy Dennis Wilson.

Desert Island Discs: 1960s Classic Rock

Desert Island Discs: 1960s Classic Rock

Here are the ’60s classic-rock records we simply couldn’t live without if something went wrong on our three-hour tour … our three-hour tour …