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On Second Thought: Don Henley – Actual Miles: Henley’s Greatest Hits (1995)

Having acquired million-watt success as the singing drummer and one of the principal songwriters of the Eagles, Don Henley opted to take the solo route after the Los Angeles based band called it a day. You May Also Like: Elton John – Greatest Hits 1976-1986 (1992): On Second Thought TommyRead More

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‘He’d never seemed that interested’: Paul McCartney still marvels at George Harrison’s songwriting growth

For Paul McCartney, the decision to fill most of the Beatles’ albums with songs composed alongside John Lennon — rather than those of George Harrison and Ringo Starr — came down to productivity. You May Also Like: ELO’s Jeff Lynne on his career-changing introduction to George Harrison: ‘It was likeRead More

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Forgotten series: Lulu – Shout! The Complete Decca Recordings (2009)

You’ll find everything Lulu recorded for Decca Records UK from 1964-67, which includes all of the firecracker from Glasgow’s singles, first two albums, non-album singles, a rare EP and a German language single. You May Also Like: Spencer Davis Group – Taking Out Time: Complete Recordings 1967-1969 (2016) The FabulousRead More

The Beatles, "Polythene Pam" from Abbey Road (1969): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Polythene Pam” from Abbey Road (1969): Deep Beatles

As a side note, unlike past columns, this edition of Deep Beatles may need a PG-13 rating, due to the song’s backstory.

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Forgotten series: King Harvest – Dancing In The Moonlight (1973)

Due to a big soulful chorus, a funky pop touch and good time vibe, “Dancing In The Moonlight” could understandably be mistaken as a Three Dog Night song. You May Also Like: Spencer Davis Group – ‘Gluggo’ (1973): Forgotten Series Grand Funk Railroad – E Pluribus Funk (1971): Forgotten Series

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Tears for Fears – The Hurting: 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition (2013)

The Hurting is the kind of album that gets deeper, and deeper still, the longer you listen. Thirty years haven’t changed that, as this newly remixed and expanded version of Tears for Fears’ 1983 debut shows. You May Also Like: Why You Should Have Celebrated Tears For Fears’ ‘Everybody LovesRead More

'A mark that no one will ever make again': Fab Faux return with tributes to the Beatles, George Harrison

‘A mark that no one will ever make again’: Fab Faux return with tributes to the Beatles, George Harrison

For members of the Fab Faux, the music of the Beatles still holds a talismanic intrigue. Some 15 years into their career as loving interpreters, the magic remains. You May Also Like: For ELO’s Jeff Lynne, Meeting George Harrison ‘Was Like a Dream Come True’

Chicago Post-Peter Cetera Songs That Don't Suck: Gimme Five

Chicago Post-Peter Cetera Songs That Don’t Suck: Gimme Five

A theory has emerged that Chicago never quite recovered from Peter Cetera’s departure. Here are five arguments to the contrary.

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‘Paul was macho, but Adam is a diva’: Queen’s Roger Taylor on differences between Adam Lambert, Paul Rodgers

Roger Taylor doesn’t shy away from comparisons between the last two frontman to take the reins for Queen’s Freddie Mercury, saying there’s plenty to set Paul Rodgers and Adam Lambert apart. You May Also Like: Queen’s Brian May compares Freddie Mercury and Adam Lambert eras: ‘The equal of anything weRead More

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Paul McCartney – New (2013)

‘New’ serves as a perfect title and summation of the latest addition to Paul McCartney’s vast catalog.