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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Herb Alpert, 90, Adds 2026 Tour Dates With Reformed Tijuana Brass Band

He continues to commemorate the 60th anniversary of his historic album Whipped Cream & Other Delights performing hits like “The Lonely Bull,” “Spanish Flea,” “Taste of Honey” and his vocal smash, “This Guy’s In Love With You.”

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Alan Parsons Project’s ‘I Robot’ Gets Super Deluxe Edition

The 1977 concept album draws on author Isaac Asimov’s science fiction Robot stories.

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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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