Cat Stevens’ Recording of ‘Here Comes the Sun’ Honored George Harrison
The recording came in tandem with his new deal with Dark Horse Records, the label founded by Harrison and operated now by his son Dhani
Read MoreSteve Winwood Solo Debut: No Man Is an Island
The singer and keyboard player was a star with Spencer Davis Group, Traffic and Blind Faith. But his first album on his own didn’t connect with listeners
Read MoreRemembering Abe Vigoda 1921-2016
After years of Internet hoaxes, he did, indeed die, on January 26, 2016. The veteran actor known for his role in The Godfather was 94
Read MoreWatch the Edgar Winter Group’s Epic Performance of ‘Frankenstein’ on ‘The Midnight Special’
The #1 instrumental hit almost never was. Its title derives from how the final song was spliced together. Check out the great video…
Read More‘The Deer Hunter’ Bar Scene Song
The 1978 Vietnam War film won 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture + Best Director. This scene with De Niro and Walken singing “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” is brilliant
Read MoreWhen the Rock Hall Purged One Third of Expert Nominators
The dismissal of a third of its nominating committee fueled doubts about the credibility of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame selections
Read MoreWhen Manfred Mann’s Earth Band Were ‘Blinded By the Light’
You can win a lot of bar bets with this one… This performance is amazingly the only song written by Bruce Springsteen to become a #1 pop single
Read MorePulp Fiction: Some Favorite Scenes
When someone asks you if you’ve seen “Pulp Fiction,” there’s only one correct answer
Read MoreJune 18, 2022: Music World Tributes to Paul McCartney on 80th Birthday
“They say it’s your birthday!” Many of his fellow music stars took to social media to help him celebrate in words and song
Read MoreJune 18, 1942: Dominos’ Bassist Carl Radle Born
Tulsa, OK-born Radle played with Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Delaney and Bonnie, Leon Russell, Duane Allman, and Derek and the Dominos but died young
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