Archive for November 18th, 2013

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Hugh Laurie – Live on the Queen Mary (2013)

There is perhaps no more unpredictably weird image than Hugh Laurie — who, from 2004-12, played the Golden Globe-winning title protagonist on TV’s House — weaving his way through Professor Longhair You May Also Like: Queen’s Brian May discusses what Adam Lambert can do that Freddie Mercury couldn’t Brian MayRead More

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On Second Thought: Peter Bjorn and John – Gimme Some (2011)

Many folks (and not just “Young Folks”) ended up hearing the biggest hit single to feature whistling since maybe Mitch Miller’s theme from “The Bridge on the River Kwai.” You May Also Like: Vincent Meissner Trio, “Young Folks” from ‘Wille’ (2023): One Track Mind Otis Redding tried something new withRead More

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Haim – Days Are Gone (2013)

Haim’s debut Days Are Gone is an outstanding instance of throwback pop and 1970s influences stitched together in colorful and undeniably fun fashion. You May Also Like: Carl Weingarten – ‘Ember Days’ (2021) Nino Bisignano, “You Like Me” (2015): One Track Mind

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Shows I’ll Never Forget: Michael Nesmith, November 15, 2013

At City Winery, Chicago: Since 2012, Michael Nesmith has toured around the country with the Monkees and as a solo act. You May Also Like: Micky Dolenz remembers Mike Nesmith’s return to Monkees: ‘It brought tears to my eyes’ The Monkees were split, and sparked, by creative differences: ‘It’s partRead More

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, "Across the Border" (1995)

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “Across the Border” (1995)