Yes, “Sweet Dreams” from Time and a Word (1970): YESterdays
Yes’ “Sweet Dreams” may have a decidedly non-progressive rock feel, but it is one of the stronger compositions on 1970’s ‘Time and a Word.’
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Los Lobos, “Gates of Gold” from Gates of Gold (2015): One Track Mind
The best songs speak to us as individuals, allowing us to find answers for ourselves. Los Lobos’ “Gates of Gold” is one of those songs.
‘A to Zion: The Definitive Israeli Lexicon,’ by Gilad Atzmon and Enzo Apicella: Books
Entertaining and clever in places, Gilad Atzmon and Enzo Apicella’s ‘A to Zion: The Definitive Israeli Lexicon’ makes for an interesting read.
Joaquin Sabina, “Palabras Como Cuerpos” from Inventario (1978): One Track Mind
With “Palabras Como Cuerpos,” Joaquin Sabina seems to take Phil Ochs’ motto to heart, realizing that in such an ugly time, the true protest is beauty.
Joe Mandica + Grace Marino, “Where Did All the Good Times Go” (2015): One Track Mind
“Where Did All the Good Times Go” finds Joe Mandica and Grace Marino rocking hard to a bluesy formula dipped in a nip of southern-fried hospitality.
Chris Carver, “Ghost in the Machine” (2015): One Track Mind
Chris Carver displays his formidable chops as band leader, producer, songwriter and keyboardist on ‘Ghost in the Machine.’
For Crowded House’s 1991 Masterpiece ‘Woodface,’ It Was Death by Chocolate
Crowded House made one of the best albums of the 1990s. Unfortunately, ‘Woodface’ started all wrong.
Dr. John, “Jungle Strut” from Ramsey Lewis’ Taking Another Look: Deluxe Edition (2015)
The eminent Dr. John plays Ramsey Lewis’ “Jungle Strut,” a deep groove that originally graced Lewis’ classic 1974 funk-jazz album ‘Sun Goddess.’
John Belushi originally thought Steve Cropper was a roadie: ‘The guy with the long hair?’
John Belushi actually met Stax legend Steve Cropper early into putting together the Blues Brothers band. But he assumed Cropper was someone else.
Jason Miles + Ingrid Jensen – Kind Of New (2015)
With ‘Kind of New,’ Jason Miles and Ingrid Jensen show us the fusion genius of Miles Davis while emphasizing Davis’ most critical ingredient: his attitude.
