Fine Young Cannibals’ ‘The Raw & the Cooked’: For One Year, They Drove Us Crazy
They only gave us two albums and then they were gone, but that hit-packed second one helped to define an era.
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John Fogerty Talks About Writing ‘Proud Mary’
50 years after he began writing one of his most-beloved tracks, the musician shared how the song came to be
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Leo Sayer ‘Just a Boy’: A Big Leap Forward
The singer-songwriter’s second LP found him at the cusp of a career that would lead to greater glories, while ensuring his stature on the singles charts.
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Listen to Steve Miller Band’s Live Reggae Version of ‘The Joker’ From 1977
The concert captures the band at their peak, with such favorites as “Rock’n Me,” “Jet Airliner” and “Fly Like an Eagle”
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16 Songs That’ll Make You Feel Groovy
Nobody says groovy anymore. But there was a time when they said it a lot–and sang it too. Here are some of the grooviest songs you’ve ever heard.
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Top Albums in January 1981
This week at the top of Record World’s sales chart: REO Speedwagon, Queen, Eagles, and John Lennon were among the top-sellers
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‘We Can Work It Out’ (An Anthology of Beatles Covers): Review
The 3-disc anthology collects covers of Beatles tunes by Mary Wells, the 5th Dimension, the Supremes, Count Basie and even Mae West!
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How the Rock World Reacted to David Bowie’s Death
Classic rock legends were in mourning for one of their own as tributes poured in. “The stars look very different today…”
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The World’s Best Covers Band: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers at the Fillmore
While the 2022 set includes many TP favorites, the residency shared the star’s deep affinity and knowledge of his musical predecessors and peers
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Pat Benatar Inducted Into Rock Hall in 2022, At Last
“What an amazing night! Sharing the stage with so many talented people! An honor we’ll cherish. Blessings abound!”
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