Posts From Greg Brodsky

The #1 Singles of 1975: Each Has a Story

39 different songs reached the top of the U.S. chart this year, though programmers were airing less from rock acts. Elton John continued his run with 4 more

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On the Menu: Supertramp’s ‘Breakfast in America’

The band had enjoyed steady growth with their first 5 albums. That all changed in 1979 with this blockbuster release which became one of the year’s top sellers

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The 5 Album of the Year Grammys From 1970-1974

Back in rock music’s recorded heyday, you used to have a keen interest in which 5 albums received nominations for this big category. One of these albums is unlike the others

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Nancy Wilson Talks About the Moment She Knew Heart Had Made It

The musician and rock icon talks about her first solo LP, looks back at Heart’s early success and offers advice to her 21-year-old self

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10 (More) Great 1960s Instrumental Hits

During the swinging decade, these classics from Herb Alpert, the Surfaris, Hugo Montenegro and more were essential tracks on the AM radio dial

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The Zombies at Levon’s Barn in Woodstock: 2018 Review

The British Invasion band performed a career retrospective, plus some well-chosen covers and Argent songs, at the home of the Midnight Ramble

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Bob Dylan 1965: Evolving to Electric

In the spring of that pivotal year, Columbia Records ran industry ads proclaiming “No One Sings Dylan Like Dylan!” We examine several items not seen since then

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The Five Americans’ Catchy Hit, ‘Western Union’: Dit-Da-Dit-Da-Dit

The clean-cut band from Oklahoma chose its name to help stand out from groups that were part of the British Invasion, and scored a catchy single in 1967

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Louise Harrison, George’s Older Sister, Dies at 91

Though they were estranged for decades before his death, she made hundreds of appearances to promote the Beatles and her book

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‘It’s the Real Thing’: When a Coke Ad Inspired 2 Hit Singles

In 1971, the creative director for the beverage’s ad agency wrote down the words “I’d like to buy the world a Coke.” His vision for a new campaign took off

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