Posts From Greg Brodsky
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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Petula Clark Treats Audience to Her Big Hits
The English singer performed many of the hit singles that delighted radio listeners in the ’60s, displaying an air of confidence befitting her 7 decades as an entertainer
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Abbey Road Studios Documentary From Mary McCartney: Review
“If These Walls Could Sing” includes interviews with Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Elton John, David Gilmour, Roger Waters, and more
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Top-Selling Albums of 1981: Rock Still Reigned
Many established bands were criticized as “corporate rock” acts though they, in fact, had been paying their dues for years
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10 Private Concerts by Top Recording Artists
It’s one of the hush hush topics amongst music stars: performances by major stars at private events, often by billionaires throwing parties for themselves
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The Wit and Wisdom of Graham Parker
The British songwriter tells about acting in a Judd Apatow film, how he builds a setlist and his real life This is Spinal Tap moment with one of its stars
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Olivia Newton-John and Her Audience: A Love-Fest
The beloved singer has a big vocal range and signature sound unlike anyone else’s. Her 2017 tour resumed just months after she announced a recurrence of cancer
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Waddy Wachtel on Playing With Keith, Linda, Seger and More
The legendary session and touring guitarist shares stories about playing with many of the stars with whom he has worked with for decades
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