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Tom Wilmeth Explores Bob Dylan's Impact on 'Sound Bites: A Lifetime of Listening'

Tom Wilmeth Explores Bob Dylan’s Impact on ‘Sound Bites: A Lifetime of Listening’

Bob Dylan is revealed as something of a touchstone in ‘Sound Bites: A Lifetime of Listening,’ the fascinating new book by Something Else! contributor Tom Wilmeth.

Chicago, "Flight 602" from Chicago III (1971): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Flight 602” from Chicago III (1971): Saturdays in the Park

With ‘Flight 602,” Chicago’s Robert Lamm describes the boredom of waiting to go onstage, but this engaging song is anything but boring.

Hokey Smokes!: Help June Foray Get an Honorary Oscar for her 100th Birthday

Hokey Smokes!: Help June Foray Get an Honorary Oscar for her 100th Birthday

As voice actor June Foray turns 100 in 2017, Mike Tiano asks fans to sign the petition for her to receive an honorary Oscar.

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Nate Lepine, “Youngblood” from Quartet: Vortices (2016): Something Else! exclusive stream

This exclusive stream from tenor sax master Nate Lepine’s debut album is a nice day’s work in the span of less than three minutes.

Toto, "Endless" from Isolation (1984): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Endless” from Isolation (1984): Toto Tuesdays

Toto’s “Endless” shares the pop sensibility that made ‘Toto IV’ so popular – but, unfortunately for some fans, not the same lead singer.

Chicago, "I Don't Want Your Money" from Chicago III (1971): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “I Don’t Want Your Money” from Chicago III (1971): Saturdays in the Park

Think Chicago is incapable of rocking? Too tightly arranged, not grungy enough? “I Don’t Want Your Money” proved detractors wrong on all of counts.

The Beatles, "Revolution 1" from The White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Revolution 1” from The White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

The Beatles’ “Revolution 1” provides no definitive answers, reflecting the turbulent time period from which it emerged.

Yes, "Turn of the Century" from Going For the One (1977): YESterdays

Yes, “Turn of the Century” from Going For the One (1977): YESterdays

Despite some pre-session turmoil, “Turn of the Century” finds Yes focused, inspired and acting as one cohesive unit.

Chicago, "What Else Can I Say" from Chicago III (1971): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “What Else Can I Say” from Chicago III (1971): Saturdays in the Park

You could drop this Chicago song onto contemporary albums by CSNY or the Grateful Dead. So, what’s it doing here?

Saving the Seattle Cinerama: Paul Allen's Gift to Movie Lovers (Part 2 of 2)

Saving the Seattle Cinerama: Paul Allen’s Gift to Movie Lovers (Part 2 of 2)

Mike Tiano on how Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen valued culture over profits while saving the Seattle Cinerama.