A selection of Laura Nyro songs that have meaning to me and have stuck with me through the years, appearing frequently on mix tapes and playlists. Not necessarily stuff you’ll find on an artist’s Greatest Hits collection.
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Frank Zappa Released Three Records in 1970
Frank’s three releases in the year 1970 consisted of Burnt Weenie Sandwich and Weasels Ripped My Flesh, recordings by the original Mothers of Invention tweaked and edited by Zappa, plus Chunga’s Revenge, which bridges the gap between the old Mothers and the new version of the band that Zappa would soon unleash.
Continue reading Frank Zappa Released Three Records in 1970“American Tune” by Paul Simon
by Marshall Bowden
Continue reading “American Tune” by Paul SimonWarner Bros. Loss Leader Series: The Big Ball (1970)
The Big Ball, Warner Brothers’ 1970 Loss Leader Series release, turned up on a recent vinyl run and got us deep into the Warner groove.
Continue reading Warner Bros. Loss Leader Series: The Big Ball (1970)Malcolm McLaren: A Brief Appreciation
The story of Malcolm McLaren’s emergence onto the pop music stage is pretty well-known, but as is usual with mythical creatures, any number of variations have presented themselves over the years.
Continue reading Malcolm McLaren: A Brief AppreciationIn Ten Tracks: Heart
A selection of Heart songs that have meaning to me and have stuck with me through the years, appearing frequently on mix tapes and playlists. Not necessarily stuff you’ll find on an artist’s Greatest Hits collection.
Continue reading In Ten Tracks: HeartRic Ocasek as Solo Artist and Producer
Ric Ocasek, lead singer of The Cars passed away on September 15 at the age of 75. Pretty much no one who was a teenager when their debut album came out in 1978 could resist the band’s ultra-cool style and the way they were able to mix a Euro-electronic sound with pure American pop.
Continue reading Ric Ocasek as Solo Artist and ProducerIggy Pop: Free
You’re Iggy Pop and you’ve just released an album that captures the imagination of fans and critics alike, forging a new direction that takes you away from the dead-end you were supposedly stuck in, and the future looks pretty bright. What do you do now?
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by Marshall Bowden
Brandi Carlile and her friends in the country supergroup The Highwomen are looking to turn the tide of the music business’ attitude towards women artists, and she’s bringing the legendary Tanya Tucker along for the ride.
Continue reading Outlaws and HighwomenIn Ten Tracks: Pretenders
In Ten Tracks is a selection of tracks that have meaning to me and have stuck with me through the years, appearing frequently on mix tapes and playlists. Not necessarily stuff you’ll find on an artist’s Greatest Hits collection.
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