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Soul Serenade: Jackie Wilson, “Lonely Teardrops”

Soul Serenade: Jackie Wilson, “Lonely Teardrops”

Ken Shane April 12, 2012 2

Jackie Wilson was a superstar in the '50s and '60s. His signature song was the the 1958 smash "Lonely Teardrops."

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Soundtrack Saturday: “My So-Called Life”

Soundtrack Saturday: “My So-Called Life”

Kelly Stitzel December 10, 2011 26

This week, Kelly Stitzel revisits the one -- and only -- TV edition of Soundtrack Saturday, which featured one of the best shows about teen angst ever to get prematurely canceled, My So-Called LifeRead More »

CD Review: The Beatles With Tony Sheridan: First Recordings 50th Anniversary Edition

CD Review: The Beatles With Tony Sheridan: First Recordings 50th Anniversary Edition

Dan Wiencek November 7, 2011 2

The recordings that started it all. (More or less.)

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Digging for Gold: The Time-Life “AM Gold” Series, Part 18

Digging for Gold: The Time-Life “AM Gold” Series, Part 18

Popdose Staff November 2, 2011 3

All of this week's AM Gold tunes but one were Top 10 hits in 1966. But only one of them was covered and surpassed by one Mr. Phil Collins

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Digging for Gold: The Time-Life “AM Gold” Series, Part 11

Digging for Gold: The Time-Life “AM Gold” Series, Part 11

Popdose Staff September 14, 2011 5

Another Wednesday, another batch of AM Gold for your listening pleasure. This week rolls on with the third installment from

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Soul Serenade: Jerry Leiber, 1933 – 2011

Soul Serenade: Jerry Leiber, 1933 – 2011

Ken Shane August 25, 2011 1

Jerry Leiber, a founding father of rock and roll, and one of the greatest songwriters in the history of popular music, died this week. Ken Shane pays tribute

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The Popdose Interview: Phil “Fang” Volk

Allison Johnelle Boron August 8, 2011 7

Famed bass players the likes of Brian Wilson and Will Lee have all flipped their instruments of choice in tribute to Phil “Fang” Volk, best known as the grinning bassist of ‘60s rock band

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A Fan’s Notes: Newport Folk Festival 2011

Ken Shane August 5, 2011 2

Ken Shane was back at the Newport Folk Festival this year -- but this time, he wasn't just there as a journalist

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Digging for Gold: The Time-Life “AM Gold” Series, Part 3

Popdose Staff July 20, 2011 4

Popdose soldiers on with our Digging for Gold series and looks at another six tracks from Time-Life Music's AM Gold:

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Digging for Gold: The Time-Life “AM Gold” Series, Part 1

Popdose Staff July 6, 2011 11

Popdose breaks down the first five songs from Time-Life Music's AM Gold: 1962 compilation album, and takes time to enjoy a classic 1980s Dom DeLuise commercial

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