The Byrds’ ‘Turn! Turn! Turn!’ Offered a Message of Hope in Troubled Times
Released 60 years ago this week, ‘Turn! Turn! Turn!’ captured both the political and musical climate of the era. It also confirmed the Byrds’ ascension.
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Sugarloaf’s ‘Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You’ LP Was More Than That One Hit
Released 50 years ago, ‘Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You’ featured a final Sugarloaf radio favorite – along with several other hidden gems.
Elton John’s Unfairly Criticized ‘Rock of the Westies’ Deserves Another Listen
Economic and simple, Elton John’s ‘Rock of the Westies’ arrived 50 years ago this month to mixed reviews. In hindsight, however, it’s a fine collection.
‘Magic’ Wasn’t One-Hit Wonder Pilot’s Only Quirky, Radio-Ready Treasure
Pilot’s spellbinding “Magic” reached No. 5 in the U.S. 50 years ago, launching their career – and a seemingly inescapable commercial.
How ‘Hollies Sing Hollies’ Showed New Promise After Graham Nash’s Exit
Released 55 years ago this month, ‘Hollies Sing Hollies’ retains the spellbinding harmony and melodic smarts that brought the Hollies acclaim in the first place.
Barry Melton on Country Joe and the Fish, Woodstock – and That Chant
Barry Melton returns to Country Joe and the Fish’s brief but influential career, including a generation-defining appearance 55 years ago at Woodstock.
Bachman-Turner Overdrive Set a New Standard With ‘Not Fragile’
Grunting and grinding with power and volume, Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s ‘Not Fragile’ arrived 50 years ago as the ultimate classic hard-rock album.
Why Aerosmith Finally Broke Through With ‘Get Your Wings’
Aerosmith’s debut may have sparked comparisons to the Rolling Stones, but ‘Get Your Wings’ arrived 50 years ago with a different approach.
How ‘The Birds, the Bees and the Monkees’ Blew Away Their Pre-Fab Image
The genre-blending Monkees did a great job of flaunting their mercurial talents 55 years ago this month on ‘The Birds, the Bees and the Monkees.’
Steve Howe Made a Colorful, Quite Surprising Debut With Tomorrow
Released 55 years ago this month, the self-titled debut by Yes stalwart Steve Howe’s old band Tomorrow is one of the best of its psychedelic kind.
