Archive for October 19th, 2013

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Jim McCormick – The Middle of the River (2013)

With a writerly penchant for story songs, it’s of little surprise that New Orleans-born Jim McCormick has shown a flair for writing No. 1 country smashes. Unfortunately, that’s kept him too busy to fashion albums of his own. You May Also Like: John ‘Papa’ Gros – River’s On Fire (2016)Read More

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‘He’d never seemed that interested’: Paul McCartney still marvels at George Harrison’s songwriting growth

For Paul McCartney, the decision to fill most of the Beatles’ albums with songs composed alongside John Lennon — rather than those of George Harrison and Ringo Starr — came down to productivity. You May Also Like: ‘George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle’ by Philip Norman (2023): Books For ELO’s JeffRead More

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Forgotten series: Lulu – Shout! The Complete Decca Recordings (2009)

You’ll find everything Lulu recorded for Decca Records UK from 1964-67, which includes all of the firecracker from Glasgow’s singles, first two albums, non-album singles, a rare EP and a German language single. You May Also Like: Spencer Davis Group – Taking Out Time: Complete Recordings 1967-1969 (2016) The FabulousRead More

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Phase Dance” (1978)

(Cross the) Heartland: Pat Metheny, “Phase Dance” (1978)

It isn’t often that an up and coming band is able to create a piece of music that singularly defines their mission. A musical manifesto, if you will. Rarer still, is when the passage of time supports the integrity of said gauntlet. You May Also Like: Lyle Mays (1953-2020): AnRead More