How a Dying Child Reshaped Journey’s ‘Only the Young’: ‘It Stayed With Me’
Members of Journey gave the song, inside a Walkman, to Kenny Sykaluk during a hospital visit set up through the Make a Wish Foundation.
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‘That’s what drives me’: John Oates still hopes to match career-defining moments like ‘She’s Gone’ again
Hall and Oates’ last charting single — at No. 97 — was a 2004 cover of the Spinners’ “I’ll be Around.” Their most recent original Top 10 hit was 1988’s “Everything Your Heart Desires.” That doesn’t stop John Oates from trying. You May Also Like: What’s John Oates’ favorite DarylRead More
Too Much Saturn – Moving Forward Sideways (2013)
A one-stop shop for all things hooky and melodic generally sums up the contents presented on this freakishly fantastic disc from Too Much Saturn, a band operating out of Chicago, Illinois. You May Also Like: Adam Rudolph’s Moving Pictures – Glare Of The Tiger (2017) Mickey Stephens and the PoorRead More
On Second Thought: Paul McCartney and Wings – Rockshow (1980; 2013 reissue)
The days of watching dark, grainy footage while listening to a muddy sound mix are finally over. At last, Paul McCartney and Wings’ seminal concert film Rockshow has been completely restored You May Also Like: ‘Wings Over America’ Remains a Pinnacle for Paul McCartney, Warts and All Paul McCartney’s clunkyRead More
Forgotten series: The Buoys – Golden Classics (1993)
Hailing from Pennsylvania, the Buoys visited the national Top 20 charts in the spring of 1971 with “Timothy” that sounded innocent enough, but ruffled feathers in certain corners. You May Also Like: Bulldog – ‘Bulldog’ (1972): Forgotten Series Question Mark and the Mysterians – Action (1967): Forgotten Series The MillsRead More
‘My head was full of music’: Fellow ousted Beach Boys will join Brian Wilson on new album
A series of separate touring dates for ousted members of the Beach Boys is now turning into a new studio project led by band mastermind Brian Wilson. He’s working on both with Al Jardine and David Marks. You May Also Like: Brian Wilson’s No Pier Pressure was almost a BeachRead More
‘They think they got it all’: Ex-Journey frontman Steve Perry recovering from cancer scare
Former MTV veejay Martha Quinn — a huge fan — recently posted a photo to Twitter when she ran into Steve Perry at a local farmer’s market. Fans were shocked to see a lengthy scar running up the long-retired ex-Journey frontman’s right cheek. You May Also Like: No related posts.
One Track Mind: Freddie Atlas, “Vain” from Dreams (2013)
Sounding a bit like Elton John if he’d gotten himself locked outside of an impressionistic art exhibit on a stormy night, “Vain” comes trickling in almost as if it’s atop a lazy stream You May Also Like: Casey Golden – ‘ATLAS’ (2018) Jason Stein + Adam Shead – ‘Synaptic Atlas’Read More
Deep Beatles: Paul McCartney, “Coming Up” (Knebworth version, 1990)
No retrospective of vintage live Paul McCartney would be complete without his popular tune “Coming Up.” Since this column is entitled “Deep Beatles,” however, we want to explore a different version than the 1979 “Live at Glasgow” hit. You May Also Like: Paul McCartney’s clunky ‘McCartney II’ couldn’t tap intoRead More
As a new tour begins, Justin Hayward hails 2013’s Moody Blues: ‘This is the best version’
Justin Hayward and the Moody Blues kicked off another series of concert dates last night, and he’s making the case for their current lineup as the best ever. That’s saying something for a band that started in 1964. You May Also Like: The Moody Blues’ John Lodge, “10,000 Light YearsRead More
