Chicago, “Birthday Boy” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park
Is “Birthday Boy” the worst song from Chicago’s 1969-80 era with Columbia Records? Possibly …
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The Beatles, “Teddy Boy” (1969): Deep Beatles
“Teddy Boy” may not rank as one of Paul McCartney’s best-known tracks, but it does preview his successful solo career.
Shifa – ‘Live at Cafe Oto’ (2019)
The three musicians in Shifa have played together in various combinations before but never recorded, so this is a first – and it is glorious.
Yes, “Wonderlove” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays
‘Wonderlove” reflects the new of state of mind that Yes was in during the sessions for 1997’s ‘Open Your Eyes.’
Bernie Chiaravalle, Guitarist With Michael McDonald: Something Else! Interview
Bernie Chiaravalle joined Preston Frazier to discuss collaborating with Michael McDonald, early inspirations and his next solo release.
Pat Metheny, May 16, 2019: Shows I’ll Never Forget
Two hours, spent with Pat Metheny during a solo show in New Hampshire, and I was exhausted.
Fleur Stevenson – ‘Follow Me’ (2019)
Fleur Stevenson makes very clear nods to the song’s original composers, but ‘Follow Me’ is also imbued with a remarkable originality.
Azymuth – ‘Demos (1973-75) Volumes 1 & 2’ (2019)
Far from this being a quick cash-in, ‘Demos (1973-75) Volumes 1 & 2’ is a quality expansion of Azymuth’s sparse early discography.
Chicago, “Where Did the Lovin’ Go” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park
Nothing on ‘Chicago XIV’ is outright terrible. Considering how far they’d sunk, that statement is meant as praise.
Tori Freestone Trio – ‘El Mar de Nubes’ (2019)
What’s striking about the Tori Freestone Trio’s ‘El Mar de Nubes’ is how strongly themed each track is, yet it’s all played with incredible imagination.
