Paul McCartney’s Memorable ‘Band on the Run’ B-side
Though best known as a musician for being a bass man, his signature as a melodist is his use of piano on “Let It Be,” “Hey Jude” and this one.
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Feelin’ Alright: 1967-1972 British Music Box Set Arrives
The 64-track compilation celebrates “post mod grooves and heavy British R&B” from such bands as Deep Purple, Fleetwood Mac and, of course, Traffic, whose song inspired the title.
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Barbra Streisand Joined By Dylan, McCartney on Duets Album
The album serves as a long-awaited follow-up to 2014’s #1, Platinum-certified duets collection, Partners.
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Rod Stewart Issues Solo Career-Spanning ‘Ultimate Hits’
The legend’s 80th birthday celebration continues with the new collection and another busy tour schedule.
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Free: ‘Fire and Water’—More Than Just All Right
The album featured one of rock’s all-time classics in “All Right Now,” but there was much more to the band’s ferocious-yet-controlled ethic.
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Christopher Cross: An Expanded Edition of His Blockbuster Debut—Review
The album earned Cross Grammys for Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Best New Artist and Song of the Year.
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1974’s Bad Company Debut Album: When Rock Fans Couldn’t Get Enough
Arising from the ashes of Free, the band pursued a more stripped-down hard-rock vision. By the end of ’74, they had a #1 LP and were headlining arenas.
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Janis Joplin & Jorma Kaukonen: The Tale of the Typewriter Tape
Before they became rock icons, Janis and the Jefferson Airplane guitarist played acoustic blues. Here’s the tale of their fascinating 1964 duets.
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The Zombies’ Colin Blunstone Interview: It’s Time
Our writer followed the British Invasion band from gig to gig. Their co-founder / lead vocalist talked about their tour of a classic album.
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The Rascals’ ‘Time Peace’: A Greatest Hits LP That Foretold the Future
While the collection could be considered a document detailing the end of an era, it also marked a makeover: Time was marching on for the band.
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