Bruce Springsteen, “Dancing In the Dark” (1984): Sparks Fly On E Street
This might have been a huge hit for Bruce Springsteen, but I could have done without it. At least … that’s how I felt back in the day.
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Kit O’Toole’s Top Beatles Albums, Books, Collectibles and Movies for 2012
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKcdvg6Ay_w&w=500&h=305] 2012 marked a number of musical events, including the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ debut single “Love Me Do.” The limited-edition anniversary “Love Me Do” single represents just one of many Fab Four-related products released this past year. You May Also Like: ‘The Beatles and India’ (2022): MoviesRead More
Bev Bevan on voicing ex-Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi’s autobiography: ‘We’ve had some great fun’
The narrator for the audio version of Black Sabbath co-founder Tony Iommi’s autobiography will be familiar to longtime fans.
‘You’ll definitely be able to tell’: Even solo, Justin Hayward says he still sounds like the Moody Blues
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkH5Ha2Zui8&w=500&h=305] Last night, Justin Hayward wrapped up a concert series with the Moody Blues celebrating the 45th anniversary of the band’s celebrated Days of Future Passed project. Up next: His first solo album since 1996. You May Also Like: Moody Blues’ Ray Thomas (1941-2018): An Appreciation
‘Sometimes they sound downright silly’: The Cars’ Ric Ocasek separates lyrics from music in new book
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6G-qb1RRCo&w=500&h=305] Ric Ocasek, singer and songwriter with the Cars, has a new book that combines his songs and other writings, titled aptly enough Lyrics and Prose. It’s taught him that you have to be careful around words with no music. You May Also Like: Paul McCartney – ‘The Lyrics’Read More
Steely Dan Sunday, “Teahouse On The Tracks” (1993)
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_olU7is4jE&w=420&h=315] <<< BACKWARD (“On The Dunes”) ||| ONWARD (“Confide In Me”) >>> *** STEELY DAN SUNDAY INDEX *** And so we reach the conclusion of Kamakiriad with a funky horn-drenched number. You May Also Like: Steely Dan, “Reelin’ in the Years [Live]” (2021): Steely Dan Sunday Donald Fagen, “NewRead More
Ran Blake and Sara Serpa – Aurora (2012)
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZSLkaI47M0&w=500&h=305] In a time when it seems to pay off more to play it safe than it does to take creative chances, Ran Blake and Sara Serpa provide refreshing respite on Aurora. Their second album deals a new hand to some jazz favorites You May Also Like: Tim Berne,Read More
Nick DeRiso’s Top Albums for 2012: Rock and Pop Music
The Dinosaurs of Rock roamed the Earth again in 2012, racing up the charts past bands half their age and chewing through expectations. Expectations, you say? I had many. Most of them dead wrong. You May Also Like: No related posts.
Something Else! sneak peek: Shooter Jennings, “The White Trash Song” (2013)
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHlBkZCcvwI&w=500&h=305] Though Shooter Jennings’ The Other Life, a companion piece to this year’s Family Man, is not due out until March, fans got a first taste of the record on Friday when Rolling Stone premiered “The White Trash Song.” You May Also Like: Shooter Jennings – ‘Shooter’ (2018) WarrenRead More
‘Well, I play for the band Rush’: Friendly rescuers discover stranded motorcyclist is Neil Peart
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcFGrWjOX0E&w=500&h=305] Neil Peart, in between shows with his newly minted Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Rush, likes to take motorcycle rides to free his mind. A recent trip, however, turned into a nightmare. You May Also Like: Being My Own Hero: Neil Peart & My Connection toRead More
