Radio Hits August 1965: How Does it Feel?
The Beach Boys, the Beatles and Bob Dylan were all climbing the charts. No less than 5 of the songs in the Top 10 were performed by the same musicians.
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The Beatles ‘A Hard Day’s Night’: An Appreciation
At age 14, writer Colin Fleming saw the film and it made him into a Beatles fanatic… many years after Beatlemania. He recalls that day.
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The Kinks Complete ‘The Journey’ With 3rd Volume: Review
Part 3 delivers remasters of a dozen numbers initially issued between 1977 and 1984, plus a previously unheard 16-song concert.
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Woodstock Performers: Where Are They Now?
Many are still creating brilliant music. Here is a brief guide to the status of most of the artists who performed at the legendary 1969 festival.
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Bobby Whitlock Interview on Derek & the Dominos
Though the legendary band had a short run, their music still reverberates. Their co-founder / keyboardist talked about finally re-connecting with Eric Clapton.
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Bobby Whitlock—Derek & the Dominos Keyboardist—Dies at 77
In addition to his work with Clapton, he also contributed to George Harrison’s ‘All Things Must Pass.’
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Isaac Hayes: Stax, ‘Shaft,’ and ‘Chef’
The singer, songwriter, producer and actor revolutionized soul music, leading it out of the era of the three-minute single and into cosmically new territory.
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Woodstock: The Myth vs the Reality
The iconic ’69 Fest has both its myth and reality – not all that different. But over time the event’s public image has strayed from the truth.
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Radio Hits in August 1968 Were a Gas
Top 40 was rocking in 1968 this week with a WLS Chicago Top 10 dominated by many classic rock favorites, including hits by The Doors, Cream and Steppenwolf
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Paul Carrack Releases Country Album: “I’ve Always Wanted To Do This”
The singer is best known for such hits as “How Long” with Ace, “Tempted” by Squeeze, and “The Living Years” by Mike + the Mechanics.
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