Posts From Greg Brodsky

Interview: British Invasion Songwriter Graham Gouldman on His Yardbirds, Hollies Hits

10cc’s co-founder started writing hits for bands like the Yardbirds, the Hollies and Herman’s Hermits at just age 19. He was just warming up.

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The Beatles Restored ‘Let It Be’ Film Shows a Band Still at a Creative Peak: Review

Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s restored 1970 film is streaming exclusively on Disney+

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A Love Letter to Willie Nelson: 14 Collaborations With Fellow Stars

Performing at a high level at 90+ puts you in rarified air. Here are some favorite performances with fellow greats from a variety of genres.

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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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‘Field of Dreams’: ‘Hey, Dad, You Wanna Have a Catch?’

Kevin Costner’s character, Ray Kinsella, hears a voice whispering, “If you build it, he will come.” His journey ultimately brings him back home.

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10 Classic Rock Bar Bet Questions (Part 3)

The 3rd edition of our series offers fun facts about the Woodstock festival, Pink Floyd’s The Wall, a legendary studio musician, and more

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When Hank Aaron Topped Babe Ruth’s Hallowed Home Run Mark

As he approached the record, he was the subject of some of the most vile hate mail a human being could receive

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ABBA’s U.S. Success: The Inside Story

After winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 with “Waterloo,” Atlantic Records president Jerry Greenberg signed them for the US. Then “Dancing Queen” happened

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When Eddie Murphy Became a Star With ’48 Hrs.’

The comedian was just 19 when he joined Saturday Night Live as a featured player. He soon became the series’ breakout star and Hollywood beckoned

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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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