Lee Dorsey – Yes We Can (1970): On Second Thought
When I think of the genius of the late, great Allen Toussaint, I think of the masterpiece he made with Lee Dorsey in 1970.
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Dion, “Sanctuary” from Recorded Live at the Bitter End, August 1971 (2015)
Dion will always be remembered for his pre-British Invasion songs, but there was far more to him than “Runaround Sue” and “The Wanderer.”
John Fred and His Playboy Band – Agnes English (1967): Forgotten series
John Fred and His Playboy Band coupled fun with quality, and ‘Agnes English’ ranks as a perfect example of their vision and abilities.
One Track Mind: Jerry Lee Lewis, “Little Queenie” from Rock and Roll Time (2014)
Members of the Rolling Stones join Lewis for a raucous Chuck Berry cover.
Something Else! sneak peek: Jerry Lee Lewis, “Rock and Roll Time” from Rock and Roll Time (2014)
An enduringly ornery delight, the Killer still sounds as dangerous as ever.
Books: Huey ‘Piano’ Smith and the Rocking Pneumonia Blues, by John Wirt (2014)
Despite his sweeping influence — not to mention rollicking classics like the song that inspired this book title – Huey “Piano” Smith remains this endlessly enigmatic figure. An excerpt from John Wirt’s new comprehensive, first-ever biography, courtesy of LSU Press, takes us inside the moment when “Rocking Pneumonia and theRead More
Books: The Beatles, All These Years: Tune In, by Mark Lewisohn (2013)
The name “Mark Lewisohn” carries significant weight in the Beatles fan and scholar communities. During the 1980s and 1990s, the author published essential reference works for any Beatles enthusiast’s library. You May Also Like: ‘George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle’ by Philip Norman (2023): Books The Rescued Early Paul McCartney SongRead More
Allen Toussaint – Songbook (2013)
Allen Toussaint’s languid, reverie-filled piano introduction to “Southern Nights,” a No. 1 hit he gave to Glen Campbell, is worth the price of admission to his new live set Songbook all by itself. You May Also Like: Allen Toussaint – ‘Songbook’ (2013; 2026 reissue) The Blind Boys of Alabama’s DownRead More
Deep Beatles: “Honey Don’t” (BBC, 1963)
For the next few columns, Deep Beatles shines a spotlight on their BBC performances. Before incessant screaming and the rigors of touring took their toll, the Beatles had become one of the most polished live bands on the road. You May Also Like: A Rare Beatles Cover Proves John LennonRead More
Jimmy Walker of the Knickerbockers and the Righteous Brothers: Something Else! Interview
We caught up with Jimmy Walker to discuss his stints with both the Knickerbockers and the Righteous Brothers, and other favorite memories from the 1960s.
