The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl in 1965: Eyewitnesses
For anyone at the famed Fab Four appearances it was an experience to remember for the rest of their lives. We spoke to many in attendance
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Chicago Shares ’25 or 6 to 4′ From 1971 Kennedy Center Live LP
The show explores all three studio albums the band had released since their 1969 debut
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When Motown Went to ‘War’—The Edwin Starr #1 Hit
When Motown’s chief was reluctant to release an antiwar song by the Temptations as a single, another singer stepped in to re-record it. It went to #1.
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‘Body Heat’: 1981’s Double Dealing Movie Thriller
The steamy box-office hit starred William Hurt and Kathleen Turner, in her film debut. “You’re not too smart are you,” she says. “I like that in a man”
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Joe Cocker ‘Mad Dogs & Englishmen’: More Than a Little Help
“We can imagine how exhausted Cocker, Russell and Co. must have been when they got off the road, but from the audience’s point of view, it was worth it.”
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Vanilla Fudge Atco Box Set, ‘Where Is My Mind: 1967-1969,’ Coming
The 9-CD set also includes a live recording at the Fillmore West in 1969, as well as session outtakes and rare singles, all newly remastered from the original master tapes
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‘McCartney Legacy Volume 2’ Coming From Noted Beatles Historian
The follow-up title from Allan Kozinn and researcher Adrian Sinclair covers the years 1974-1980
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Bobbie Gentry ‘Ode to Billie Joe’: Another Sleepy, Dusty Delta Day
Why did he kill himself? What was thrown from the bridge? What became of the singer-songwriter behind it? Here’s what’s known.
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Radio Hits in August 1973: ‘Bad’ Song From a Good Guy
The Top 10 for this week had plenty of classic rock hits including a bad, bad song at #1. If you don’t love these, have someone check your pulse
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Jeff Lynne Opens 2024 Tour, His First in 5 Years
“Over and Out” is billed as the final tour of Jeff Lynne’s ELO
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