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Chicago, “Something’s Coming, I Know” from ‘Chicago XXXVI: Now’ (2014): One Track Mind

Written by Robert Lamm and America’s Gerry Beckley, “Something’s Coming, I Know” hints of Lamm’s ‘Subtlety and Passion.’

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One Track Mind: Tish Hinojosa, “Me Captivo Con Su Mirar [A Certain Softness]” (2013)

There are number of delicate treasures to be found on Tish Hinojosa’s 15th solo album After the Fair, her first since 2008’s Our Little Planet. Start with this Paul McCartney cover. You May Also Like: Giada Valenti, “Gracias a La Vida” (2018): One Track Mind Silvano Pagliuca-Mena, “La Tarabita” (2023):Read More

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One Track Mind: Dave Stewart with Martina McBride, “Every Single Night” (2013)

Dave Stewart continues blending his quirky brand of rock with rootsier influences, this time adding big-voiced country chanteuse Martina McBride — who gooses this yearning lament through its soaring bridge You May Also Like: No related posts.

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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

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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

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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)

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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.

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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

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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)