Deep Cuts

John Lennon, “Nobody Loves You [When You’re Down and Out]” (1974): Deep Cuts

John Lennon, “Nobody Loves You [When You’re Down and Out]” (1974): Deep Cuts

We return to a harrowing, lesser-heard moment from John Lennon’s ‘Walls and Bridges,’ released 45 years ago today.

Why Randy Newman Got So Angry About an Episode of Dick Cavett’s Show

Why Randy Newman Got So Angry About an Episode of Dick Cavett’s Show

Randy Newman released a protest song on this date 45 years ago directly referencing a TV show that had enraged him.

This Flinty Knack Deep Cut Will Make You Forget the ‘My Sharona’ Backlash

This Flinty Knack Deep Cut Will Make You Forget the ‘My Sharona’ Backlash

The Knack were world-conquering pop stars for about six months after their debut album was released 40 years ago this week.

Bruce Springsteen – ‘Born to Run’ (1975): Deep Cuts

Bruce Springsteen – ‘Born to Run’ (1975): Deep Cuts

Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run,’ released on Aug. 25, 1975, is dotted with career-making, warhorse tracks. But what of its lesser-heard songs?

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Ringo Starr’s ‘She’s About a Mover,’ ‘Harry’s Song,’ ‘Walk with You’ + others: Deep Cuts

Born on July 7, 1940, Ringo Starr solo career was (finally!) recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015. Let’s drill down a little further.

Bruce Springsteen – Born in the U.S.A. (1984): Deep Cuts

Bruce Springsteen – Born in the U.S.A. (1984): Deep Cuts

Released this week in 1984, Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ spun off a series of ubiquitous hits. We decided to dig a little deeper.

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Aerosmith’s ‘Nobody’s Fault,’ ‘Movin’ Out,’ ‘Taste of India,’ others: Deep Cuts

As Steven Tyler — born on March 26, 1948 — celebrates another trip around the sun, we decided to travel deep into our Aerosmith collections.

Bruce Springsteen, “Incident on 57th Street” (1973): Deep Cuts

Bruce Springsteen, “Incident on 57th Street” (1973): Deep Cuts

How you can pen such a profound and meaningful song in your early 20s, as Bruce Springsteen does here?

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Bruce Springsteen, “Lost in the Flood” (1973): Deep Cuts

The imagery in Bruce Springsteen’s epic “Lost in the Flood” remains stark, powerful, intense, confronting and raw.

The Band, featuring Richard Manuel, Levon Helm, Rick Danko, Garth Hudson and Robbie Robertson

Deep Cuts from the Band’s Self-Titled 1969 Masterpiece: Gimme Five

Even lesser-known tracks continue to yield important insights, decades later.