Post Tagged with: "John Lennon"

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One Track Mind: Vanessa Carlton, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" (2011)

Having already shown a smart penchant for pensive, piano-driven pop, Vanessa Carlton becomes quieter still for this effective update of a modern-day John Lennon holiday standard. You May Also Like: Larry Carlton was at his most approachable with Tak Matsumoto on Take Your Pick

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Taj Mahal, Me'shell Ndegeocello, others – 30th Annual John Lennon Tribute (2011)

Taj Mahal, recording as part of the 30th annual John Lennon Tribute at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, finds the chest-bursting peril, the nakedly emotional plea, inside “Come Together” You May Also Like: Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ – Tajmo (2017)

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Alan White on Yes, John Lennon, David Torn + Tony Levin: Gimme Five

Find out more about Yes drummer Alan White’s unique relationship with bandmate Chris Squire, and go inside sessions with George Harrison and John Lennon.

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Alan White, of Yes and the Plastic Ono Band: Something Else! Interview

Alan White talks about his long history with Yes, a collaboration with Tony Levin and David Torn, and his memorable stint with John Lennon’s Plastic Ono Band.

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Bill Frisell – All We Are Saying (2011)

‘All We Are Saying’ feels so connective because of guitarist Bill Frisell’s willingness to simply let things happen – to accept life as it goes.

Bill Frisell talks John Lennon, Ron Carter ... and Madonna?: Gimme Five

Bill Frisell talks John Lennon, Ron Carter … and Madonna?: Gimme Five

Find out how a late-night movie in an Oslo hotel room sparked one of Bill Frisell’s more interesting cover tunes.

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Bill Frisell, jazz guitarist: Something Else! Interview

Bill Frisell discusses his John Lennon tribute project, notable career moments – and how to craft a signature sound out of what you can’t do.

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Something Else! sneak peek: Bill Frisell, "#9 Dream" (2011)

From the first, it seems, guitarist Bill Frisell has sought to synthesize jazz with country and folk themes, and that impulse works to tremendous effect on this deft remake of John Lennon’s “#9 Dream,” from a forthcoming tribute recording You May Also Like: Bill Frisell – Music IS (2018) BillRead More

Badfinger's Joey Molland: Something Else! Interview

Badfinger’s Joey Molland: Something Else! Interview

Joey Molland discusses a few Badfinger moments, both good and bad, as well as sitting in with the Beatles – and taking it, yes, day after day.

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The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger – Acoustic Sessions (2010)

Featuring this dreamtime folk whimsy and a fabulist band name, The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger sound at times like Syd Barrett, or maybe Simon and Garfunkel. Or, like an ornate, late-night 1960s French pop singer, after perhaps one too many tokes. What they don’t sound like, not really,Read More