Articles by: Beverly Paterson

Orpheus – ‘Orpheus’ (1968): Forgotten Series

Orpheus – ‘Orpheus’ (1968): Forgotten Series

An interesting collection of songs, ‘Orpheus’ smacks of poise and class, yet is balanced by enough curiosities to form a far-out feel.

Richard Turgeon, “Belladonna” (2021): One Track Mind

Richard Turgeon, “Belladonna” (2021): One Track Mind

Richard Turgeon’s unparalleled prowess for channeling classic-rock values really comes alive on this great song.

Ken Sharp, “Hold Me Touch Me” / “Mr. Make Believe” (2021) One Track Mind

Ken Sharp, “Hold Me Touch Me” / “Mr. Make Believe” (2021) One Track Mind

This homage to his heroes in Kiss also captures Ken Sharp’s own musical imagination in full force.

Huey Lewis and the News – ‘Picture This’ (1982): On Second Thought

Huey Lewis and the News – ‘Picture This’ (1982): On Second Thought

Flawless by any standards, ‘Picture This’ simply foreshadowed the mega-success that Huey Lewis and the News would experience.

Paul Revere and the Raiders – ‘Something Happening’ (1968): On Second Thought

Paul Revere and the Raiders – ‘Something Happening’ (1968): On Second Thought

With ‘Something Happening,’ Paul Revere and the Raiders aimed to discard their image as colonial-war costumed clowns and finally be taken seriously.

Ken Sharp, “Liquid Mercury” (2021): One Track Mind

Ken Sharp, “Liquid Mercury” (2021): One Track Mind

Ken Sharp kicks off 2021 with a song expressing the fear, anger and confusion we’ve all felt as COVID-19 wreaked havoc on our lives.

Richard Turgeon, “Goodbye to Summer” (2020): One Track Mind

Richard Turgeon, “Goodbye to Summer” (2020): One Track Mind

San Francisco Bay-area standout Richard Turgeon really should be a household name at this point. Perhaps “Goodbye to Summer” will do the trick.

Wadsworth Mansion – ‘Wadsworth Mansion’ (1971): Forgotten Series

Wadsworth Mansion – ‘Wadsworth Mansion’ (1971): Forgotten Series

Emerging from Providence, R.I., Wadsworth Mansion are the ultimate example of a one-hit-wonder act.

Timothy B. Schmit and Glad – ‘Feelin’ Glad’ (1968): Forgotten Series

Timothy B. Schmit and Glad – ‘Feelin’ Glad’ (1968): Forgotten Series

Not to be mistaken for the Christian band of the same name, Glad served as an early stop for future Poco and Eagles star Timothy B. Schmit.

Stephanie Angelini, “Magic Christmas [The Best Time of the Year]” (2020): One Track Mind

Stephanie Angelini, “Magic Christmas [The Best Time of the Year]” (2020): One Track Mind

Just when you think you’ve had your fill of holiday songs, along comes a tune like Stephanie Angelini’s “Magic Christmas (The Best Time of the Year).”