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Ringo Starr’s Top Five Interpretations of Songs by the Other Beatles

Ringo Starr’s Top Five Interpretations of Songs by the Other Beatles

Ringo Starr’s platinum-selling Top 10 smash ‘Ringo’ arrived 50 years ago with his very best interpretation of a song from a former bandmate.

Why the Band’s Overlooked ‘Moondog Matinee’ Has Become So Revealing

Why the Band’s Overlooked ‘Moondog Matinee’ Has Become So Revealing

Released 50 years ago this week, the Band’s ‘Moondog Matinee’ was unfairly criticized at the time as a career retrenchment.

How the Isley Brothers Made Seals and Crofts’ ‘Summer Breeze’ Their Own

How the Isley Brothers Made Seals and Crofts’ ‘Summer Breeze’ Their Own

The newly expanded Isley Brothers’ ‘3 + 3’ arrived 50 years ago this month with a funky take on a very recent Seals and Crofts hit. Something magical happened.

How Tesla’s ‘Real to Reel’ Set Redefined the Classic Rock Cover Album

How Tesla’s ‘Real to Reel’ Set Redefined the Classic Rock Cover Album

Tesla released ‘Real to Reel’ 15 years ago, in a rare moment where it actually felt like the band was influenced by the music they chose.

Canadian Brass – ‘Canadiana’ (2022)

Canadian Brass – ‘Canadiana’ (2022)

Plaudits galore for the imaginative arrangements and serious, serious musical chops displayed on ‘Canadiana’ from the Canadian Brass.

Why Paul McCartney’s ‘Kisses on the Bottom’ Was the Perfect LP at the Perfect Time

Why Paul McCartney’s ‘Kisses on the Bottom’ Was the Perfect LP at the Perfect Time

Paul McCartney finally returned to the traditional pop and jazz of his youth 10 years ago this week. In more ways than one, I’m glad that he waited.

Caddy – ‘Detours and Dead Ends Vol. 1’ (2021)

Caddy – ‘Detours and Dead Ends Vol. 1’ (2021)

‘Detours and Dead Ends Vol. 1’ finds Caddy taking a break from producing his own stellar songs to reprise some of his favorite tunes from the ’70s and ’80s.

‘Ram On: The 50th Anniversary Tribute to Paul & Linda McCartney’s ‘Ram” (2020)

‘Ram On: The 50th Anniversary Tribute to Paul & Linda McCartney’s ‘Ram” (2020)

Love is evident in every note, and that makes ‘Ram On: The 50th Anniversary Tribute to Paul & Linda McCartney’s ‘Ram” a must-listen for any fan.

‘Still Wish You Were Here: A Tribute to Pink Floyd’ (2021)

‘Still Wish You Were Here: A Tribute to Pink Floyd’ (2021)

Set the controls for the heart of the sun, because ‘Still Wish You Were Here: A Tribute to Pink Floyd’ is a lovely listen.

Yes, “America” from ‘Fragile’ (bonus track, 1971): YESterdays

Yes, “America” from ‘Fragile’ (bonus track, 1971): YESterdays

Fans should seek out “America” in its many official versions, just to hear how Yes’ cover of this Simon and Garfunkel classic has progressed over time.