BEST CLASSIC BANDS – CELEBRATING THE ARTISTS, MUSIC AND POP CULTURE OF THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA
Peter Asher Interview: Pop Star to Top Producer
He arrived with the British Invasion as half of Peter and Gordon, then went on to produce such greats as James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt.
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Jethro Tull Gets Expanded ‘Still Living in the Past’ Collection
The new edition features Steven Wilson remixes, edits, demos, Live at Carnegie Hall 1970 (Wilson remix) and four promo films.
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Friend & Lover ‘Reach Out of the Darkness’: So Groovy Now
The peace-and-love message of the song resonated in 1968, a relic of its time.
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The Byrds’ ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’ LP—A Folk Rock Manifesto
With worthwhile covers, solid originals and no filler, the LP sustained a level of quality that invited favorable comparison with their heroes, the Beatles.
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Bruce Springsteen Shares Making-Of ‘Tracks II: The Lost Albums’ Box Set
The previously unheard albums, spanning 83 songs, fill in rich chapters of the classic rock legend’s expansive career timeline.
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Pink Floyd Gets Tribute Collection, ‘Shining On’
The 3-CD set features all-star performances of the band’s Meddle, The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here albums.
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Peter Asher Interview: Pop Star to Top Producer
He arrived with the British Invasion as half of Peter and Gordon, then went on to produce such greats as James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt.
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11 Great Rock and Pop Summer Songs
Here are some favorites on our playlist that span several decades, to help you celebrate the season of barbecues, convertibles and beaches.
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Medley Mania of 1981-82: ‘Stars on 45,’ The Beatles & More
A Dutch novelty act released a single that was a medley of songs, backed by a disco beat. The worldwide #1 hit spawned other singles from actual superstars.
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Deep Purple’s ‘Made in Japan’ Goes Super Deluxe
The 5-CD + Blu-ray collection features new stereo and Dolby ATMOS mixes of the original by acclaimed producer Steven Wilson, all three concerts newly remixed, and several rare single edits.
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Gregg Allman Concert Recording, ‘One Night in DC, 1984,’ Arrives
The full-length performance was recorded at The Bayou in Washington, DC, before a capacity crowd of 900 lucky fans.
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AT40: When Casey Kasem Delivered the Hits
Fans tuned in each week for the popular syndicated program “heard in the fifty states and around the world,” and for great stories from its legendary host
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Radio Hits in June 1967: Dawn of the Summer of Love
With summer just around the corner, the biggest songs this week included all-time greats from the Airplane, Turtles, Aretha and Scott McKenzie.
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Elton John 1977 ‘Live From the Rainbow Theatre with Ray Cooper’ Due
The six-show residency were the first of 233 Elton-and-Ray only shows that would follow, and featured the live debut of deep cuts “Roy Rogers,” “Idol” and “I Feel Like a Bullet (In the Gun of Robert Ford).”
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