Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons – The Classic Albums Box; Frankie Valli – Selected Solo Works (2014)
Rhino capitalizes on the upcoming ‘Jersey Boys’ movie with timely box sets.
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Gimme Five: Things the Music Industry Can Learn from ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic
A number of important lessons emerge from “Weird Al” Yankovic’s new triumph.
The Beatles, “I’ll Be Back” from A Hard Day’s Night (1964): Deep Beatles
Inexplicably underrated, “I’ll be Back” foreshadows later Lennon-penned masterpieces.
Paul McCartney, July 9, 2014: Shows I’ll Never Forget
Despite a recent illness, McCartney appeared trim, fit, and ready to rock.
Deep Beatles: “Don’t Bother Me” from With the Beatles (1963)
George Harrison begins developing his craft at an astoundingly rapid pace.
Jeff Beck’s ‘Happenings Ten Years Time Ago,’ ‘People Get Ready,’ others: Gimme Five
On Beck’s birthday, we select five examples of his frisky genius.
The Beatles, “I Saw Her Standing There” (Star Club, 1962): Deep Beatles
The Beatles’ Star Club album remains controversial, but a spirited rendition of “I Saw Her Standing There” is worth the price of admission.
The Beatles, “Ask Me Why” (Star Club, 1962): Deep Beatles
With the Beatles’ “Ask Me Why,” John Lennon and Paul McCartney embark on their unprecedented run as songwriters.
The Beatles, “The Hippy Hippy Shake” (Star Club, 1962): Deep Beatles
The Beatles never recorded a studio version of “The Hippy Hippy Shake,” instead using the obscure Chan Romero barnburner to rev up early live audiences.
I Want to Tell You: The Definitive Guide to the Music of the Beatles Volume 1: 1962/1963 by Anthony Robustelli (2014): Books
While Beatles books continue to flood the market, few focus on specific musical details. Who played what instrument? How did producer George Martin contribute to the group’s sound? Finally, and perhaps most importantly, why do the Beatles’ recordings stand the test of time You May Also Like: The Beatles, “DevilRead More
