Posts From Greg Brodsky

Once Upon a Time: Mark Lindsay on the Raiders’ ‘Good Thing’

The group’s lead vocalist talks about writing the hit single with producer Terry Melcher, the wild story of the Los Angeles home they lived in and the Tarantino movie

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Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Prolific 1969

A magnificent box set commemorates CCR’s run when they released 3 great LPs and had a string of hit singles, all in one remarkable year

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Rolling Stones Defy Age at Spectacular 2019 MetLife Concert: Review

They remain the undisputed world’s greatest rock and roll band. Our review of their No Filter North American tour when they refused to show their age

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Jane Birkin, Singer-Actress and ’60s ‘It Girl,’ Dies

She earned international acclaim in the ’60s for film roles including Blow-Up and the sexually explicit single, “Je t’aime… moi non plus,” sung in French with her longtime romantic partner, Serge Gainsbourg

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Authors Talk Eagles Book, ‘Up Ahead in the Distance’

The title is the second book of three volumes detailing the group’s colorful history and ascent into rock’s upper echelon

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Waddy Wachtel Talks About Linda, James, and His Career as a Session Ace

Our conversation with the guitarist who has been a “first-call” player for decades, recording and touring with such stars as Ronstadt, Taylor and Carole King

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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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Mudcrutch 2016 NYC Concert: ‘This is Far Out’—Review

The concert by Tom Petty’s “other” band allowed these remarkable musicians to showcase their talents. They were joined by none other than Roger McGuinn

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11 Surprising 1970s Radio Hits (Part 5)

Another edition of our series includes a Stones classic plus one by a singing nun. (No, not that one.) And a dreadful single that stayed on top for 10 weeks

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Muhammad Ali: Greatest Showman of a Generation

During his peak years, the Champ was as big a rock star as any of ’em. If you are of a certain age, you already knew that

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