Articles by: Beverly Paterson

Almost Hits: The Beau Brummels, "Don’t Talk To Strangers" (1965)

Almost Hits: The Beau Brummels, “Don’t Talk To Strangers” (1965)

Credit usually goes to the Byrds for founding the folk-rock movement, but the Beau Brummels were actually the first band to not only play such a style but obtain commercial success in the process. You May Also Like: The folkiest moment on Queen’s Night at the Opera was still aRead More

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One Track Mind: The Beefeaters, “Don’t Hurt Me / Change My Mind” (1966)

Not to be confused with the Beefeaters who released a solitary single (“Please Let Me Love You/Don’t Be Long”) for the Elektra label in 1964 before switching their name to the Byrds and winging to the top of the charts You May Also Like: The Byrds, “What’s Happening?!?!” from FifthRead More

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Too Much Saturn – Moving Forward Sideways (2013)

A one-stop shop for all things hooky and melodic generally sums up the contents presented on this freakishly fantastic disc from Too Much Saturn, a band operating out of Chicago, Illinois. You May Also Like: Adam Rudolph’s Moving Pictures – Glare Of The Tiger (2017) Mickey Stephens and the PoorRead More

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Forgotten series: The Buoys – Golden Classics (1993)

Hailing from Pennsylvania, the Buoys visited the national Top 20 charts in the spring of 1971 with “Timothy” that sounded innocent enough, but ruffled feathers in certain corners. You May Also Like: Bulldog – ‘Bulldog’ (1972): Forgotten Series Question Mark and the Mysterians – Action (1967): Forgotten Series

On Second Thought: Three Dog Night - Celebrate: The Three Dog Night Story (1993)

On Second Thought: Three Dog Night – Celebrate: The Three Dog Night Story (1993)

From 1969 to 1975, this Los Angeles, California band spit out an incredible total of 21 Top 40 hit singles. Clearly one of the biggest selling acts of the era, Three Dog Night had everything required to make a winning team. You May Also Like: Edgar Winter Group – TheyRead More

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One Track Mind: The Romantics – “Little White Lies / I Can’t Tell You Anything” (1977)

Detroit, Michigan has forever been known for its great music, and the Romantics are just one of many special bands born in the city. You May Also Like: Fortunato Isgro, “Winds Up Your Mind” from The Initiative (2015): One Track Mind The Rolling Stones – Sucking in the Seventies (1981):Read More

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Honeychain – Futura (2013)

Recorded early in the year, Futura was initially intended to be a solo effort by Hillary Burton, who garnered accolades as one-half of the Southern California based Nushu, which also included Lisa Mychols. But shortly after the project was completed, Honeychain ballooned into a full-blown band You May Also Like:Read More

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Various artists – Legacy: A Tribute To Rick Nelson, Volume 1 (2013)

Born in 1940, Rick Nelson came from a renowned show biz family. From 1949 to 1966, he starred with his parents and older brother David on radio and television in “The Adventures Of Ozzie And Harriet.” You May Also Like: Matt Nelson, Tim Dahl, Nick Podgurski – GRID (2017) WillieRead More

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Lisa Mychols – ‘Above, Beyond and In Between’ (2013)

Emitting warmth, soul and sincerity, Lisa Mychols’ ‘Above, Beyond and In Between” approaches traditional pop sensibilities with a contemporary outlook.

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One Track Mind: The Second Helping, “Floating Downstream On An Inflatable Rubber Raft” (1968)

Operating out of Alhambra, California, the Second Helping signed on the dotted line with the local Viva label, where they issued three singles during their livelihood. You May Also Like: Jeff Coffey, “This Is It” from ‘Origins: Singers and Songs that Made Me’ (2020): One Track Mind Toto bassist ShemRead More