As 1966 came to a close, The Byrds were in the studio recording songs for Younger Than Yesterday. Chris Hillman, inspired by his recent session work with Letta Mbulu and Hugh Masekela, brought his first songwriting efforts to the studio. I don’t think there’s enough critical appreciation of Hillman’s artistic leap from Fifth Dimension to […]
Read MoreBill Fox – Blue Moon Of Kentucky/My Baby Crying Mayfair Theatre, Ottawa, Ontario May 14, 2010 “I’m in despair I hear it like a trumpet everywhere How can I tell myself that I couldn’t care about My baby crying?” If you didn’t get the memo the first time around, Bill Fox is a bad, bad […]
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“Good pop songs, played really loud, with strings over the top of it.” I already said this is your new favorite band, so everyone should be on the same page. This Columbus, Ohio, four-piece produces beautifully cacophonous pop songs reminiscent of Bowie, Costello, and Neutral Milk Hotel. Actually, they remind me of a totally […]
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With all the hubbub of the Exile On Main Street reissue, you may have missed the recent release of Otis Redding, Live On The Sunset Strip. I’m sure this will be shocking news, but Otis is a revelation, breathlessly leading his 10-piece orchestra through four April 1966 nights at the 400-capacity Whisky A Go […]
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5 1/2 reasons why The Faces are the best band ever. 1. Faces – Stay With Me (1972) “Stay With Me” is in the Kool-Aid Man Hall of Fame and a fail-safe asshole test. Play this song for anyone between the ages of 25-65 and at least two beers in their system. If they’re […]
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