Articles by: Beverly Paterson

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On Second Thought: Don Henley – Actual Miles: Henley’s Greatest Hits (1995)

Having acquired million-watt success as the singing drummer and one of the principal songwriters of the Eagles, Don Henley opted to take the solo route after the Los Angeles based band called it a day. You May Also Like: Elton John – Greatest Hits 1976-1986 (1992): On Second Thought

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Forgotten series: King Harvest – Dancing In The Moonlight (1973)

Due to a big soulful chorus, a funky pop touch and good time vibe, “Dancing In The Moonlight” could understandably be mistaken as a Three Dog Night song. You May Also Like: Spencer Davis Group – ‘Gluggo’ (1973): Forgotten Series

The Byrds, Moby Grape, Zombies, Buckinghams - 60s Collector Classics Volume Two (1985)

The Byrds, Moby Grape, Zombies, Buckinghams – 60s Collector Classics Volume Two (1985)

Released back in the day when vinyl was still king, although compact discs were rapidly gaining ground and would soon seize the throne You May Also Like: Why the Byrds’ ‘Dr. Byrds and Mr. Hyde’ Failed to Meld Disparate Styles

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Books: Elvis Music FAQ, by Mike Eder (2013)

It goes without saying Elvis Presley changed the world — which is why, six decades on, his presence and influence remain as visible as the sun in the sky. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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One Track Mind: Teddy and the Pandas, “Once Upon A Time/Out The Window” (1966)

Here’s one of those singles that, in a perfect world, would have grasped the charts everywhere and transformed Teddy and the Pandas into the big stars they should have been. You May Also Like: The Beatles, “Teddy Boy” (1969): Deep Beatles

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Guilty pleasures: The Archies – Everything’s Archie (1969)

Originated in 1942 as teenage comic-strip characters, the Archies found new means of employment in the late ’60s You May Also Like: Archie the Goldfish, “Begin Again” (2022): One Track Mind The Junior League – ‘Adventureland’ (2019)

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Hellsongs – These Are Evil Times (2013)

I never heard of this band before and, due to their handle and title of their latest album, I was expecting to be struck in the face by a blast of doom metal that would destroy my ears and soul. You May Also Like: Evil Genius – Experiments On HumanRead More

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On Second Thought: Liverpool Express – The Best Of Liverpool Express (2002)

Coming to be in 1975, Liverpool Express features lead singer and bassist Billy Kinsley, who enjoyed much success throughout Europe 10 years earlier with the Merseybeats. You May Also Like: Shane Parish – ‘Liverpool’ (2022)

Forgotten series: The Easybeats - Falling Off the Edge of the World (1968)

Forgotten series: The Easybeats – Falling Off the Edge of the World (1968)

Although they were a bona fide phenomenon in their home base of Australia, the Easybeats to the rest of the planet are basically remembered for two things. You May Also Like: Aviation Blondes – ‘Edge of Forever’ (2009): Forgotten Series

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If You Like the Ramones …, by Peter Aaron (2013): Books

The ‘If You Like…’ series sports a stellar reputation, and this enlightening book on the Ramones continues their tradition of excellence.