Peter Asher Interview: Pop Star to Top Producer
He arrived with the British Invasion as half of Peter and Gordon, then went on to produce such greats as James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt.
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Friend & Lover ‘Reach Out of the Darkness’: So Groovy Now
The peace-and-love message of the song resonated in 1968, a relic of its time.
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The Byrds’ ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’ LP—A Folk Rock Manifesto
With worthwhile covers, solid originals and no filler, the LP sustained a level of quality that invited favorable comparison with their heroes, the Beatles.
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Pink Floyd Gets Tribute Collection, ‘Shining On’
The 3-CD set features all-star performances of the band’s Meddle, The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here albums.
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11 Great Rock and Pop Summer Songs
Here are some favorites on our playlist that span several decades, to help you celebrate the season of barbecues, convertibles and beaches.
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Medley Mania of 1981-82: ‘Stars on 45,’ The Beatles & More
A Dutch novelty act released a single that was a medley of songs, backed by a disco beat. The worldwide #1 hit spawned other singles from actual superstars.
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Gregg Allman Concert Recording, ‘One Night in DC, 1984,’ Arrives
The full-length performance was recorded at The Bayou in Washington, DC, before a capacity crowd of 900 lucky fans.
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The Go-Go’s’ ‘Beauty and the Beat’: A Scene of Their Own
No matter the level of personal and professional drama, the musical legacy remains, with their first LP as an early peak.
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Chicago IX: Greatest Hits Gets Significantly Expanded
The 50th anniversary edition now includes songs from every studio album the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers released between 1969 and 1980.
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Bruce Springsteen Biopic Starring Jeremy Allen White: First Trailer Released
“Don’t need to be perfect,” White, as Springsteen, says about ‘Nebraska’ in the trailer. “I want it to feel like I’m in the room by myself.”
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