The days of watching dark, grainy footage while listening to a muddy sound mix are finally over. At last, Paul McCartney and Wings’ seminal concert film Rockshow has been completely restored You May Also Like: ‘Wings Over America’ Remains a Pinnacle for Paul McCartney, Warts and All

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Here is a example of me never getting to the lyrics. Musically, “The Long Goodbye” goes nowhere. You May Also Like: Richard Turgeon, “Goodbye to Summer” (2020): One Track Mind

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The progenitor of Americana jazz makes music that’s most directly inspired by a scenic crown jewel of Americana itself. You May Also Like: Bill Frisell – Music IS (2018) Bill Frisell’s Timeless ‘Live’ Opened Up a New Musical World for Me Andrew Cyrille, with Wadada Leo Smith and Bill FrisellRead More