Posts From Greg Brodsky
The Zombies’ Unusual Path of Their ‘Odessey & Oracle’ LP
Our interview with the band’s Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone, and musician Al Kooper, who knew a hit when he heard one in “Time of the Season.”
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How the Rolling Stones’ ‘Steel Wheels’ Conquered Rock Radio (And the Birth of the Promo 12″ Single)
Columbia Records exec Paul Rappaport shares a story from his 2025 book, Gliders Over Hollywood: Airships, Airplay, and The Art of Rock Promotion.
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When Tom Petty Presaged the #MeToo Movement
One of the great American rock songwriters of his generation wrote and recorded a song with lyrics that seem to have anticipated the awareness campaign by decades.
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10 Classic Singles That Never Charted in the U.S.
There are plenty of classic tracks that most people would assume were pop hits. Despite their failure on the chart, many are considered among the artists’ signature songs.
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Bob Dylan ‘Nashville Skyline’ Cover: The Inside Story
Elliott Landy talks about the magic hour of light and serendipity of his photo. “[Bob] stopped at the coat rack and grabbed a hat. ‘Do you think we could use this?’”
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10 Re-Released Songs That Became Hits
Sometimes the timing just wasn’t right. When these classic rock songs first went to radio they flopped. The stars were aligned the second time.
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When We Were ‘Hooked on’ Blue Swede
The 1974 single, with the introductory chant of “ooga chaka,” topped the success of B.J. Thomas’ earlier hit, but was based on a very different version
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Danny Kortchmar on Playing With Carole, James, Jackson, & Don
Our interview with “Kootch” about his “new” band and of his phenomenal legacy as a session musician, songwriter and producer.
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Renowned Record Label Exec to Publish Book on ‘The Art of Rock Promotion’
Paul Rappaport, who enjoyed a storied career in rock radio promotion at Columbia Records during the genre’s glory days of multi-Platinum sales and sold-out arena tours, is also a natural born storyteller.
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Herb Alpert Sizzles at 90 in Concert With Tijuana Brass: Review
The legendary trumpeter, band leader, producer and co-founder of A&M Records is celebrating the 60th anniversary of Whipped Cream & Other Delights.
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