Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “The Line” (1995)
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Dr. Lonnie Smith Octet – ‘In the Beginning Vols. 1-2’ (2013)
When Hammond B-3 wizard Dr. Lonnie Smith decided to return to his storied early songs, it was with an eye toward updating them.
‘I just wish he was here’: The Beach Boys’ Al Jardine laments latest split with Mike Love
For Al Jardine, the family friend who was there as the Beach Boys originally formed, last year’s emotionally charged breakup after a 50th anniversary celebration still stings. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Steely Dan Sunday, “Slang Of Ages” (2003)
<<< BACKWARD (“Godwhacker”) ||| ONWARD (“Green Book”) >>> *** STEELY DAN SUNDAY INDEX *** I’m calling Shenanigans on Steely Dan! Shenanigans! You May Also Like: Walter Becker, “Couchriders In the Sky” (circa 2008): Steely Dan Sunday Walter Becker, “Hard Up Case (Live at Slim’s 1995)” (2024): Steely Dan Sunday SteelyRead More
‘I felt good, because we’ve become a band’: Mike and the Mechanics set to issue hits package, new song
A forthcoming collection of hits and rarities from Mike and the Mechanics will include a previously unreleased track featuring original singers Paul Carrack and the late Paul Young, as well as a new song. You May Also Like: How Mike and the Mechanics’ ‘The Living Years’ Helped Bridge an EmotionalRead More
Stranahan/Zaleski/Rosato – Limitless (2013)
These days, some piano trios are forward thinking (Vijay Iyer) and others are defiantly and proudly steeped in tradition (Jarrett/Peacock/DeJohnette). The trio started up by Colin Stranahan (drums), Glenn Zaleski (piano) and Rick Rosato (double bass) splits the difference between these two approaches. You May Also Like: Alex LoRe QuartetRead More
Deep Purple – Perfect Strangers: Live (2013)
Getting the old gang back together after more than decade to record a studio album was one thing for Deep Purple. The true test of the Mark II edition’s newfound musical camaraderie would be found on the concert trail. You May Also Like: No related posts.
‘I started trying to live like that’: Sammy Hagar on the Van Halen-era song that changed everything
Sammy “I Can’t Drive 55” Hagar, before issuing a paean to charity called “Give to Live,” wasn’t exactly associated with such high-minded songs. The accompanying video even cops to it You May Also Like: No related posts.
James Booker – Classified: Remixed and Expanded (2013)
James Booker’s tortured ingenuity was never given its due, partly because he mixed such a dizzying degree of elements into his sound and partly because of his legendary erraticisms. You May Also Like: No related posts.
‘It’s a pretty small field’: Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson on his unique role as a rock flautist
Ian Anderson wasn’t exactly following the hot trend when he traded his guitar for a flute. So, the Jethro Tull frontman had to come up with his own rock ‘n’ roll style on the instrument. You May Also Like: Jethro Tull – ‘The Zealot Gene’ (2022)
