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Cool cover of Jackson 5’s ‘I Want You Back’ propels Lake Street Dive to spotlight ahead of LEAF

On a Boston sidewalk, the brassy, sassy combo Lake Street Dive tears into an acoustic soul cover of the Jackson Five’s “I Want You Back.” You May Also Like: No related posts.

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The Beatles’ Paul McCartney remembers discarded initial work with John Lennon: ‘We plowed on’

Several early songs from the writing collaboration between Paul McCartney and John Lennon eventually saw the light of day — save for their very first, a song called “Just Fun.” You May Also Like: The Beatles, “One After 909” from Anthology 1 (1995): Deep Beatles

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Buddy Flett – Rough Edges (2013)

That Buddy Flett is recording at all, after an encephalitis-induced coma, is its own kind of miracle. You May Also Like: Jon Irabagon – ‘I Don’t Hear Nothin’ But the Blues Vol. 3: Anatomical Snuffbox’ (2020) Reza Khan – ‘Imaginary Road’ (2021) ZZ Top’s “El Diablo,” “Thunderbird,” “Rough Boy” +Read More

Almost Hits: Blood Sweat and Tears, "Go Down Gamblin'" (1971)

Almost Hits: Blood Sweat and Tears, “Go Down Gamblin'” (1971)

The problem with Blood, Sweat and Tears was that many rock fans didn’t consider them to be a real rock band. Their guitarist, Steve Katz, never reeled off the flaming, red hot, twelve-minute, guitar jams You May Also Like: Why You Should Have Celebrated Tears For Fears’ ‘Everybody Loves aRead More

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Kosi – One More Cup Of Coffee (2013)

Akosua Gyebi — otherwise known as Kosi — is a vocalist with a range and distinctive style all her own. Her debut One More Cup Of Coffee leaves a lasting memory You May Also Like: Lyia Meta – ‘Always You’ (2023)

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, "The Line" (1995)

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “The Line” (1995)

Life sometimes serves up terrible choices. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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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.

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‘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)

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

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‘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