Known as the master of the Telecaster, the Texas guitarist made his name with a string of 60s singles that featured stinging solos and “icy” song titles. He revisited those days with a 90s comeback album; the
After a few years of one-off singles and acting roles, Jones released two independent EPs in 2017 and 2019,Let Me Check ItandH.D.W.Y., respectively. While the budding star continued balancing music with acting at that time, both EPs explored her R&B sensibilities and gave insight into ...
Tanya Tucker’s 70s breakthrough was fueled by memorable, idiosyncratic songs that drew out the rough edges and emotional contour of her already distinctive voice. “Blood Red And Goin’ Down” (1973), her second country no.1, is a vividly told tale about a child witnessing her mother’s ...
So what is 'Yacht Soul'?Smooth, well-crafted, super-engineered with the sprinkling of perfect musicianship: Yacht Soul is where soul music from the late 70s and AOR collided to create a perfect blend which has stood the test of time - thanks in large parts to the meticulous songwriting ...
The star-crossed band had four big U.S. singles in just over two years for the Apple label. This one was produced by George Harrison. That’s him on slide guitar. Chuck Berry –“My Ding-a-Ling” Of all the great songs the Father of Rock and Roll wrote, it’s a shame that this...
Danielle Peck, born in Jacksonville, North Carolina, is an accomplished country singer and songwriter. Her self-titled debut album showcased her powerful voice and emotive lyrics, with singles like "I Don't" and "Findin' a Good Man" earning her critical acclaim. As a strong female voice in...
All the best, and Happy Holidays, John Terrill <> Bob, I learned about you in 1980 when I was working as an electrician’s helper and the electrician I worked with used to sing “Before the Trash Truck Comes” over and over until I asked, “Who wrote that song?” So he told me ...
David Stanley’s “The Elvis Encyclopedia” reissued:The World Publishing Group has released its edition of David Stanley’s very goodThe Elvis Encyclopedia. InAustraliathe large, hardcover can be found in selectedbookstores for a very reasonable A$24.95.(News, Source: EIN) ...
Cue the panic. It’s not only the end of another year, but it’s also the end of anotherdecade, and there’s plenty of cause for a freakout. There’s the stress of the holidays, the stress of time passing too quickly, the continuous stress of climate change and our withering Earth...
the set provides a unique insight into Elvis Presley's popularity in Australia, a country where he managed an incredible twenty-year streak of placing hits on the singles chart.The real interest is on CD2 whereViva Las Vegas, It Hurts Me, Do The Clam, I'm Yours, Judy, Edge Of Reality...