Posts From Gregg Geller
Crossroads: 15 Covers of Classic Robert Johnson Blues Songs
With each reissue of his material, another generation discovered—and was inspired to record—his songs.
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Remembering Woody Guthrie in 15 Songs
His songs have been covered by artists as diverse as Bob Dylan, U2, Jefferson Starship, Bruce Springsteen, the Byrds and Woody’s own son Arlo.
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‘I Really Should Be Back at School’: 15 September Songs
September as metaphor can symbolize change, separation, reunion, a lost love, a new beginning, the passage of time, the process of aging.
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The Acclaimed ’60s Record Producer You May Not Have Heard Of
He was extremely successful and influential when he was active in the music business. This is his story in 13 records.
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Covering Nick Lowe In 15 Songs—What’s So Funny ‘Bout That?
Performer, producer, songwriter and more. His songs have found their way to a wide variety of artists.
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16 Tracks Featuring Jeff Beck: Eclectic Guitar
That sizzling guitar you’re hearing on tracks by Eric Clapton, Brian May, Stevie Wonder and the Pretenders? Jeff Beck, of course!
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15 Cases of Musical Mistaken Identity
If, as the saying goes, “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,” then these sound-alike tunes are all quite flattering.
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Boxing, the Sweet Science, in 15 Songs
It should come as no surprise that boxing has inspired the songs, some factual, others fictional, about the sport and its practitioners.
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15 Classic Rock Recordings of Rodgers & Hart Songs
James Taylor, Elvis Costello, Linda Ronstadt and Joni Mitchell are just some of the artists who’ve remade their tunes.
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Number, Please: 10 Tunes with Phone Numbers in Their Titles
What did Tommy Tutone, Wilson Pickett, the Bee Gees and the B-52’s have in common? They all sang a song that made us want to pick up a phone and call a friend.
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