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Sharon Robinson on Her Time With Leonard Cohen: Something Else! Interview

Sharon Robinson on Her Time With Leonard Cohen: Something Else! Interview

Sharon Robinson’s new tour, titled My Time With Leonard Cohen, blends together songs and memories from their long association.

‘Burning Questions’ Found Graham Parker Still Angry, If No Longer Young

‘Burning Questions’ Found Graham Parker Still Angry, If No Longer Young

Released 30 years ago today, ‘Burning Questions’ showed that time hadn’t dulled Graham Parker’s legendary rapier wit, or his inquisitiveness.

Seth Walker – ‘I Hope I Know’ (2022)

Seth Walker – ‘I Hope I Know’ (2022)

Times have changed but in adapting to it on ‘I Hope I Know,’ Seth Walker shows that his mastery of Americana music is just as it was during the ‘old’ times.

JD Souther – ‘If the World Was You’ (2008): On Second Thought

JD Souther – ‘If the World Was You’ (2008): On Second Thought

JD Souther’s ‘If the World Was You’ demonstrated that a great artist in the second half of his career can still deliver compelling work.

How Norah Jones Examined a Deep Hurt on ‘… Little Broken Hearts’

How Norah Jones Examined a Deep Hurt on ‘… Little Broken Hearts’

Released 10 years ago this week, ‘… Little Broken Hearts’ revealed this mind-boggling idea: Somebody cheated on Norah Jones?!

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.

Richard and Linda Thompson – ‘Shoot Out the Lights’ (1982): On Second Thought

Richard and Linda Thompson – ‘Shoot Out the Lights’ (1982): On Second Thought

Infidelity, bottle-throwing, love and loss swirl around ‘Shoot Out the Lights,’ recorded 40 years ago this month by Richard and Linda Thompson.

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.’

In Praise of the Revolutionary Quietness of James Taylor’s ‘Sweet Baby James’

In Praise of the Revolutionary Quietness of James Taylor’s ‘Sweet Baby James’

Issued 50 years ago this month, ‘Sweet Baby James’ showcased a calm defiance of trends, catapulting James Taylor to superstardom.

Remembering Bert Sommer: Something Else! Interview With His Son, Jesse Bert

Remembering Bert Sommer: Something Else! Interview With His Son, Jesse Bert

A deep dive into Bert Sommer’s work with the Left Banke and Mountain’s Leslie West, on stage with ‘Hair,’ on screen with ‘The Krofft Supershow’ – and, of course, at Woodstock.