Eagles’ ‘The Long Run’: The Making of a Classic

“’The Long Run’ was a pretty painful birth because we were like, ‘How the f*** are we going to top “Hotel California”‘?”–Joe Walsh

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The Important Half: John Lennon, ‘Julia’ and Singing to Reach

“The song, inspired by John’s late mother, “is brave, because in the delivery we hear a singer willing to be transported.”

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Santana ‘Abraxas’: Post-Woodstock Latin Magic

When it came to recording their second album, the band wanted to expend more effort, and make a better-sounding record, than their somewhat rushed debut.

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Blondie: ‘Parallel Lines’—An International Smash

The LP, which included the smash “Heart of Glass,” would transform the group from boutique act into a worldwide sensation. Our Album Rewind…

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Ray Charles’ ‘What’d I Say’: An Accidental Classic

A consummate, road-tested professional, Charles sat down at his Wurlitzer electric piano and improvised a blues-based boogie-woogie riff.

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When Paul Simon Ended His Touring Days

Though he’ll no longer tour, the acclaimed singer-songwriter has stated that the decision won’t preclude him from performing on occasion

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Alice Cooper in Concert: Less Shock, Still Plenty of Rock—Review

Once so provocative, his theatrics now seem much more tame, but with a killer band and classic songs, he still puts on a great show.

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Dolly Parton Shares Next Track From Her ‘Rockstar’ Album

The Rock Hall inductee is joined on the album by many of rock’s biggest names including Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Stevie Nicks, and Peter Frampton

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A Day in the Park With Chuck Berry and Joan Jett

Music industry veteran Steve Leeds shares a story about a tour stop with Joan Jett in St. Louis and an unforgettable drive in their special guest’s Cadillac

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Fleetwood Mac, Live and Flying High: Review

This is consistently remarkable stuff, and serious Mac addicts can be forgiven if they want all the versions they can get.

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