Jim Beard, “The Gentleman and Hizcaine” (2013): One Track Mind
After hearing Jim Beard playing “The Gentleman and Hizcaine” unaccompanied, I think my own attraction to it has grown once again.
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One Track Mind: McGough and McGear, “So Much In Love” (1968)
With all of the buzz surrounding Paul McCartney today, it seemed like an opportune time for a return to this radically remarkable track from Roger McGough and Mike McGear’s self-titled 1968 collaboration. You May Also Like: Paul McCartney, “Check My Machine” (1980): One Track Mind
One Track Mind: Paul McCartney, “New” (2013)
Rambling along with a scronky cadence, like a tougher “Penny Lane” or a less refined “Got to Get You into My Life,” Paul McCartney’s new song “New” doesn’t particularly live up to its name You May Also Like: Paul McCartney, “Check My Machine” (1980): One Track Mind
One Track Mind: Wayne Shorter, “Witch Hunt” (1964)
Kind Of Blue has long been touted as the best jazz album ever made, and I remain on that big bandwagon. But what’s the second best? You May Also Like: Wayne Shorter (1933-2023): An Appreciation Denny Zeitlin – Early Wayne (2016)
One Track Mind: The Rolling Stones, “The Under Assistant West Coast Promotion Man” (1965)
Slapped on the flipside of the fuzztoned-frosted “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” single that zoomed straight to the top of the charts throughout the world in the summer of 1965 and continues to get played You May Also Like: No related posts.
One Track Mind: Elton John, “Home Again” from The Diving Board (2013)
With this new video, Elton John returns to the contemplative approach that made his early-1970s work so resonant, though “Home Again” finds him sounding older, wiser and (with a sadly nostalgic lyric) deeply aware of the time that has passed. You May Also Like: John Mellencamp’s Dark, Down-Home Life, Death,Read More
One Track Mind: Bob Wayne, “Sam Tucker” (2013)
When I interviewed Bob Wayne a few months back, he teased us with a few details of a new song he was working on at the time about an Alabama gold miner. You May Also Like: Bob James + Sam Franz – ‘2080’ (2022)
One Track Mind: The Beach Boys, “Do It Again” / “Wake The World” (1968)
Having turned the pop universe on its ear with sun, surf and car anthems, the Beach Boys staged a daring detour in 1966 and began exploring other sonic realms. You May Also Like: No related posts.
One Track Mind: Mike Keneally, “Popes” from You Must Be This Tall (2013)
Mike Keneally’s “Popes” saunters in like an amiable friend, then proceeds to begin telling ever more complex and entertaining tales — making for an intriguing introduction to the forthcoming You Must Be This Tall. You May Also Like: Mike Keneally, “Draconian Blump” from ‘Nonkertompf’ (1999): One Track Mind How MikeRead More
One Track Mind: John Oates, “Let’s Drive” from Good Road to Follow (2013)
“Let’s Drive,” released today as part of John Oates’ Good Road to Follow series, is emblematic of the free-form creative tear he’s been on — combining soul and country, and focusing on a brand-new topic. You May Also Like: No related posts.
