She wasn’t a songwriter per se, but Linda Ronstadt, blessed with one of music’s most extraordinary voices, shone as a masterful stylist and interpreter, expertly navigating her way through a rich and diverse songbook. Today, sadly, Linda can no longer sing, a result of the ravages of Parkinson’s disease. Through the recent release of her first […]
“A guy gave me a job at an information booth – no questions asked.” – Jay London “Questions 67 and 68” by Chicago “Questions 67 and 68” was written by Chicago’s Robert Lamm, who shared vocals with Peter Cetera. The 1969 song was the first single released by Chicago, when it was still named Chicago […]
If you haven’t yet made your New Year’s resolutions, we’re here to help. We’ve listed the Top 11 songs about bad habits you should resolve to change this year, next year — and every year, honestly, if you’re unable to stick to it this time around. Most people will find one or two of their […]
On Friday, a special 50th anniversary box set commemorating one of the biggest moments in the career of Elvis Presley, the ’68 Comeback Special, was released — click here for more information and here to buy a copy of the set. The timing of the release comes nearly 50 years to the day of the special, which aired on […]
Calling Rob Bonfiglio either a “singer-songwriter” or a “multi-instrumentalist” would feel almost tragically inadequate. His fifth solo album, Trouble Again, is an immaculate, euphoria-inducing song cycle that seamlessly weaves together Bonfiglio’s classic rock, Philly soul and power pop influences, presented through a musical lens that weaves in the groovy ambiance of Southern California, all of […]
“Why are a ‘wise man’ and a ‘wiseguy’ opposites?” – George Carlin “Right Place, Wrong Time” by Dr. John “Right Place, Wrong Time” was Dr. John‘s biggest hit, cracking the Top 10 in 1973. It was the first single from his In the Right Place LP. Dr. John described how the song was written in […]
Brian Wilson‘s accomplishments with the Beach Boys cannot be understated — they’re some of the most timeless and celebrated compositions ever written and recorded, their influence as far-reaching as any musical group in history. The Spirit of 76 – Happy Birthday Brian – We Love You! pic.twitter.com/lOCnREFODo — Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) June 20, 2018 Today, […]
The Beach Boys‘ immense song catalog is already filled with rich melodies, timeless classics and songwriting perfection — so adding in the accompaniment of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra makes for quite a treat. Today, a new album was released by Capitol/UMG that features the Beach Boys’ songs with newly arranged orchestral accompaniments. It’s very enjoyable […]
Derek Taylor got as close to The Beatles’ flame as you could get. Convinced he’d seen the future during a 1963 performance by the band that he’d been sent to review, the reporter became their press agent, and later, after a stint in Los Angeles working with the Beach Boys, Paul Revere and the Raiders, […]
On June 9, a special new release pairing several classic Beach Boys songs with the pristine arrangements of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will be released. Titled, simply, The Beach Boys with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, this new studio compilation features the Beach Boys’ original vocal recordings with new symphonic touches recorded by the Orchestra at […]
