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TV Review: American Masters, “LENNONYC” (PBS)
The latest entry in the esteemed PBS series American Masters covers the post-Beatles years that John Lennon spent living in New York City
Read More »Springsteen’s Spare Parts: “Don’t Look Back” (1977)
Fittingly, the first installment of our alternative look at Bruce Springsteen's career puts its foot to the floor and doesn't look back
Read More »Soul Serenade: Ben E. King, “Don’t Play That Song (You Lied)”
Everyone knows Ben E. King. He’s the guy who co-wrote and sang the immortal “Stand By Me,” which was a Top Ten hit in 1961, and again in 1987. True enough, but he is
Read More »Parlour to Parlour, Class of 2009 Update: The Brother Kite
Where are they now? While we wait for the next round of Parlour to Parlour video interviews, Michael Fortes catches up with last year's Parlour to Parlour subjects, starting with an exciting development in
Read More »Parlour to Parlour, Episode 19: The Brother Kite
What's taking the Brother Kite so long to finish their next album? Michael Fortes finds out in a visit to the band's Mason, NH studio in Episode 19 of Parlour to Parlour
Read More »Unsolicited Career Advice for … The Ramones
As I’ve mentioned previously, Uncle Donnie’s been writing these things for years—decades, even. Lev brings over another box of them every once in a while. This one dates back to 1974, and is notable
Read More »Dw. Dunphy On… Big Songs, Episode One
Introducing an occasional series wherein we take a look at some of the most massive-sounding songs in pop history. A funny thing happened around 1971, or maybe 1972 — it depends on who you
Read More »CHART ATTACK!: 4/11/87
Hi, everybody! This week’s CHART ATTACK! takes us back a whopping 22 years, and wow, do I feel old, considering I remember hearing just about every single one of these songs on the radio
Read More »CD Review: Various Artists, “The Coolest Songs in the World! Vol. 8″
Various Artists – The Coolest Songs in the World! Vol. 8 (2009, Wicked Cool) Purchase this album (Amazon) Let us now praise famous do-rag-wearing guitarist/songwriter/deejay/record execs. Now, unless Clive Davis has a couple side
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