Tag "best classic bands"
Lou Adler Interview: The Making of Carole King’s ‘Tapestry’ + More
“I think it’s the soundtrack of a lot of people’s lives,” the legendary producer and Ode Records founder says of the album that, at one point, was the biggest of all time
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The Making of the ‘Sweet Baby James’ Album Cover
By late 1969, Henry Diltz had been shooting many top recording artists in Southern California when he got a call to shoot a 21-year-old singer-songwriter
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Career-Spanning Elton John Documentary, ‘Never Too Late,’ Now Streaming
It arrived on Disney+ on December 13, 2024, after a limited theatrical run.
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The Poseidon Adventure: Hell, Upside Down
The 1970s delivered lots of disaster films. The best of the bunch might be this 1972 movie, produced by the so-called “Master of Disaster,” on a tiny budget
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The Beach Boys’ Sweet ‘Wild Honey’ Beat: A Masterpiece of the Fading Year
The 1967 album emphasizes the collective and its vision, rather than that of an auteur with attendants helping to carry out his grand design.
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‘Billy Jack’: One Tin Soldier Rides Away
The movie, directed, written and starring Tom Laughlin, had a long journey on its way to the screen. Its memorable song was recorded – and charted – multiple times
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Remember David Gates, Who Led the ’70s Group Bread?
He was the songwriter, guitarist, producer and primary vocalist for the popular band that broke though with the #1 single, “Make It With You.”
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Southside Johnny ‘Live at Rockpalast’ on CD & DVD: Review
While more rooted in R&B than Springsteen, Southside shares his ability to enthrall audiences with a strong stage presence and electrifying performances.
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‘McCartney Legacy Volume 2’ Arrives From Noted Beatles Historian
The follow-up title from Allan Kozinn and researcher Adrian Sinclair covers the years 1974-1980
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The Number One Singles of 1966: Good Vibes
Only one song stayed at the top for 3 weeks or more. And thus, no less than 37 singles reached #1 that year. Several musical acts had more than one
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