Post Tagged with: "Gimme Five"

Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen's 'The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle'

Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’

Record buyers stayed away in droves when Bruce Springsteen’s sophomore LP arrived 50 years ago today. Here’s why it’s actually one of rock’s perfect albums.

Why Warren Zevon Shouldn't Only Be Remembered For a Novelty Single

Why Warren Zevon Shouldn’t Only Be Remembered For a Novelty Single

By the time Warren Zevon died 20 years ago today, he’d created a discography that transcended “Werewolves of London.” Here’s a look back at five gems.

Walter Becker's 'Three Picture Deal,' 'Love in the 4th' + Others: Gimme Five

Walter Becker’s ‘Three Picture Deal,’ ‘Love in the 4th’ + Others: Gimme Five

When Walter Becker died today in 2017, he’d already created a fantastic legacy with Steely Dan. His solo work was less heralded, but no less interesting.

John Wetton, Imagine Dragons, John Barry + Others: Five Songs That Cut Me to the Core

John Wetton, Imagine Dragons, John Barry + Others: Five Songs That Cut Me to the Core

Here’s a look back at songs by John Barry, Imagine Dragons and John Wetton – both with King Crimson and as a solo artist – that stir my emotions.

Five Must-Hear Deep Cuts from the Beatles' 'Past Masters'

Five Must-Hear Deep Cuts from the Beatles’ ‘Past Masters’

Songs that didn’t make the Beatles’ original U.K. albums and the ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ LP were collected 35 years ago today on ‘Past Masters.’

When the National Anthem Was Simply Terrible: Gimme Five

When the National Anthem Was Simply Terrible: Gimme Five

Let’s hope whoever sings the National Anthem at tonight’s Super Bowl does better than this. They almost have to, right?

Martin Luther King Songs by Stevie Wonder, Queen + U2, Others: Gimme Five

Martin Luther King Songs by Stevie Wonder, Queen + U2, Others: Gimme Five

Commemorate this special day with Martin Luther King songs from Stevie Wonder, Queen, Marvin Gaye, U2 and others.

Neil Young '80s Songs That Aren't Terrible: Gimme Five

Neil Young ’80s Songs That Aren’t Terrible: Gimme Five

‘Trans,’ the weirdest album from Neil Young’s weirdest period, arrived 40 years ago this week. But these five songs prove the ’80s weren’t all bad.

Steely Dan's 'Can't Buy a Thrill': Five Great Songs You Might Not Know

Steely Dan’s ‘Can’t Buy a Thrill’: Five Great Songs You Might Not Know

Steely Dan burst onto the music scene 50 years ago this month with their platinum-selling debut. Here’s a deeper dive into ‘Can’t Buy a Thrill.’

TV Tunes by Tame Impala, Junip, Library Voices + Others: Gimme Five

TV Tunes by Tame Impala, Junip, Library Voices + Others: Gimme Five

Television has offered me the opportunity to discover a batch of cool songs from the likes of Tame Impala, Junip, Library Voices and others.