Posts From Jeff Tamarkin

Harvey Keitel and the Song ‘Summertime, Summertime’

In a cringe-inducing scene from the movie Fingers, the use of a 1958 song becomes an indelible moment with Keitel reacting to an insult as only he can

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When Pete Best Was on a U.S. Game Show in 1964

As Beatlemania was in full swing, their former drummer was relegated to appearing on “I’ve Got a Secret.”

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Rolling Stones in Mono – Behind the Box Set

ABKCO Records has gathered together all of the mono mixes of the British legends’ earliest albums into a beautiful new boxed set. We spoke with the label’s Chief Audio Engineer

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Woodstock: Mecca That Gave the Festival Its Name

In Small Town Talk, author Barney Hoskyns examines the upstate NY town, the spiritual – and literal – home to dozens of rock greats

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Joe Cocker Documentary: ‘Mad Dog With Soul’

A fine new film chronicles the remarkable rise and heartbreaking downfall of the British soul-rock legend. Numerous live and interview clips tell the tale.

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Elton John Rocks His Hits in Vegas

Reflecting on a volatile 2016, the classic rock icon, at a stunning Caesars Palace show, takes stock of his career and pays tribute to inspirations.

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Aug 11, 2020: Trini Lopez—‘If I Had a Hammer’ & ‘Lemon Tree’ Singer—Dies

The singer who rocked up everything from folk songs to standards, giving them a Latin accent, was a sensation in the early ’60s

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The Rick Wakeman Interview, Part One

The prog legend will soon be inducted into the Rock Hall as a member of Yes. But he’s also got a fine new solo piano album. We spoke with him about it.

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Steve Miller on Blues, Jazz and the Rock Hall

The classic rocker grew up with jazz and blues greats as houseguests. The Space Cowboy on his roots and why he’s still unhappy with the Rock & Hall of Fame.

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Review: The Rolling Stones Blue & Lonesome

There’s nothing retro about it yet the Stones’ first-ever all-blues album is very much a celebration of their roots. We listened, and we loved it.

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