Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra, “Give It to Me” (2018): One Track Mind
Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra combines both disco and Brazilian influences. So, count me in.
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Jeff Coffey, “Got to Get Away” (2018): One Track Mind
Jeff Coffey has exited Chicago, citing the group’s relentless touring schedule. Luckily, he seems to have no intention of resting on the beach.
Linda and Richard Thompson, “The Great Valerio” (1974): One Track Mind
A classic song closing a classic, acclaimed album, Linda and Richard Thompson’s “The Great Valerio” still captivates, decades after its creation.
Giada Valenti, “Gracias a La Vida” (2018): One Track Mind
An example of what pure joy and gratitude should sound like, Giada Valenti’s “Gracias a La Vida” is a worthy tribute to life.
Ashton Gardner and Dyke, “Resurrection Shuffle” (1971): One Track Mind
Filled with funky, blues-battered dynamics, Ashton Gardner and Dyke’s “Resurrection Shuffle” seized the radio dial in the summer of 1971.
The Byrds, “What’s Happening?!?!” from Fifth Dimension (1966): One Track Mind
I went onto bigger and better things, but I always remembered this weird, claustrophobic Byrds tune from my childhood.
The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, “Fire” (1968): One Track Mind
Fifty years ago, the Crazy World of Arthur Brown’s “Fire” had to be just about the coolest thing you’d ever seen – and for parents, probably one of the scariest.
Alan Simon, “You Are the Sunshine” from Excalibur IV (2017): One Track Mind
This has been a great year for progressive rock releases, but overlooking Alan Simon’s ‘Excalibur IV: The Dark Age of the Dragon’ verges on criminal.
David Crosby, “Amelia” from ‘Sky Trails’ (2017): One Track Mind
David Crosby seems almost naked without his guitar, yet still shines brightly on yet another stellar Joni Mitchell cover song.
Chicago, “Questions 67 & 68” from Chicago Transit Authority (1969): One Track Mind
Mixing elegance with volume and power, “Questions 67 & 68” shines a light on vintage Chicago in the best possible way.
