Posts From Greg Brodsky

Authors Talk ‘All Things Must Pass Away: Harrison, Clapton, and Other Assorted Love Songs’ Book

We got some revelations about the 2 stars’ chemistry, Derek and the Dominos’ participation on ATMP, and the continued “travesty” of a key missing credit on “Layla”

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Elvis Costello 1977 U.S. Debut: The Inside Story

Dick Wingate, then a Product Manager with Columbia Records, shares his marketing plan on how the label set up My Aim Is True to radio, record stores and the public

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Tom Petty, a True Rock ‘n’ Roll Star—An Appreciation

Petty idolized the Byrds and he famously incorporated their 1967 song, “So You Want to Be a Rock ‘n’ Roll Star,” into the Heartbreakers concert repertoire

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‘John Lennon is Forever’: Yoko Ono at USPS Event

At the event honoring her late husband, Yoko said: “When John died, I said there will be no funeral. John is going to be forever”

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Eurythmics’ ‘Sweet Dreams’ Well-Timed For MTV Success

Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart had a taste of success as part of an earlier band. Their 2nd album as a duo yielded a worldwide smash that was well-timed for the MTV revolution

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12 Soaring Vocals of the ’60s: The Best That Could Happen

In a decade where Top 40 playlists were filled with songs from a variety of genres, these performances were truly special

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Eagles Return to the Stage—Such a Lovely Place: 2021 Review

At last, the band’s Hotel California tour resumed with a generous (31-song) set from Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B Schmit, Vince Gill and Deacon Frey.

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Jeff Lynne Lights Up MSG: 2018 Review

The rejuventated musician returned to Madison Square Garden for the first time in 4 decades, offering hit after hit and plenty of new memories

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Jerry Moss, Who Formed A&M Records With Herb Alpert, Dies

The pair led one of the great independent labels of all-time with such artists as Carpenters, Joe Cocker, Cat Stevens, Billy Preston, Peter Frampton, Supertramp, the Police, Janet Jackson, and dozens of others

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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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