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Paul & Linda McCartney: ‘Ram’—Macca Magic

For all the criticism tossed his way, McCartney and his hired hands did an admirable job of conveying the mirth and merriment inherent in these songs.

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Jim Capaldi: ‘Dear Mr Fantasy Celebration’ Gets Newly Remastered Edition

The 2007 concert featured Steve Winwood, Paul Weller, Yusuf / Cat Stevens, Pete Townshend, Joe Walsh, Gary Moore, Bill Wyman, and more.

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‘Magic Power: All-Star Tribute to Triumph’ Album Due

Slash, Sebastian Bach, Nancy Wilson, Joey Belladonna, Dee Snider and Deen Castronovo are among the artists honoring the Canadian power trio.

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Joe Walsh—’But Seriously, Folks’: Behind the Scenes

“Coming off of ‘Hotel California,’ this was just big fun. This was dessert. It wasn’t drudgery, it wasn’t work, it wasn’t doing things over and over again.”

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When Liberace Was “Feelin’ Groovy”

The famed entertainer performed it on national television in 1968. Our look back at the song’s history. (Its composer, Paul Simon, hates it.)

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Remembering Fred Willard: Tributes and Some Classic Scenes

Although he was never what you would call a movie star, the actor always made the films he was in better. And he was in a lot of them.

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Squeeze ‘East Side Story’: A Wily New Wave Classic

The album’s success underscores how the lively, kinetic pop-rock outfit was elevated by Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook’s artistry as storytellers.

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Wavy Gravy—The Hippie Icon Who Fed the Crowd at Woodstock

From poet to peace activist to clown that launched institutions that aided thousands, he was perennially dedicated to uplifting others.

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Doobie Brothers Share Next Track From McDonald Reunion Album

The band will be supporting the release of Walk This Road with a global tour.

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‘Saturnight,’ Cat Stevens Concert Album, Loaded with Hits: Review

If you want a succinct, hits-loaded taste of what he sounded like on stage back then, this well-recorded album will deliver.

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