Journey, “I’ll Be Alright Without You” from Raised on Radio (1986): One Track Mind
Neal Schon takes us inside the unique guitar sound from Journey’s “I’ll Be Alright Without You,” released on May 27, 1986 as part of ‘Raised on Radio.’
Interviews
Ben Craven, progressive rocker: Something Else! Interview
Preston Frazier talks to Australian progger Ben Craven about his well-regarded career, his next album and his intriguing new music delivery system.
Colin Webster, jazz saxophonist: Something Else! Interview
Sammy Stein sits down with saxophonist Colin Webster to discuss those unlikely situations where you find the greatest musical connections.
Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Vertigo’: How the Flashback Scene Almost Vanished Forever
Mike Tiano on how one of the best movies ever made, Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Vertigo,’ nearly wasn’t.
Paul McCartney, “Take It Away” from Tug of War (1982): One Track Mind
Released as part of ‘Tug of War’ in April 1982, “Take It Away” is McCartney’s last best pop hit – but there was a darker undercurrent at work.
David Bowie’s Let’s Dance illustrated the durability of Chic’s hitmaking sound
Credit David Bowie for understanding how to cast his latest iteration. But also Chic for having the goods to make that nascent vision a reality.
Gary Burton in Nashville: 1960’s Tennessee Firebird was a fusion album like no other
Gary Burton’s country-jazz experiment ‘Tennessee Firebird’ broke every rule. He joins Tom Wilmeth to discuss a gutsy decision to record in Nashville.
Terry Day, of the Continuous Music Ensemble and the People Band: Something Else! Interview
Terry Day, who rose to fame with the Continuous Music Ensemble and the People Band, inspires those around him to seek a little further.
Michael Sherwood on ‘Toto XIV,’ Michael Jackson + Steve Porcaro: Something Else! Interview
Michael Sherwood, a long-time collaborator with Steve Porcaro, discusses ‘Toto XIV,’ working with Michael Jackson and his old band Lodgic.
Toto IV found Toto at an early career crossroads: ‘We wanted to make something great’
The story of Toto can be divided to before April 8, 1982, and after. That’s when they released ‘Toto IV,’ still the biggest album of their lengthy career.
