3. “Dance Tonight”- An attempt to learn the mandolin led to the infectious riff that kicks off this song and underpins it all the way. Back in the 70’s this would have been fallen into place with songs like “Let ‘Em In” or “Come And Get It,” songs whose sole aim is to ...
There are many strains of John’s previous balladry in this lush entry from the “Billy Elliot” musical, but the familiarity breeds anything but contempt as John makes us all feel like we can be “flying like a bird.” 17. Elton John –“Honky Cat” The jaunty semi-title track from ...
Dickens didn’t record this signature song -- a catchy, goodhearted kiss-off -- until later in his career. Every person the track's narrator does wrong receives this humorous curse: “May the bird of paradise fly up your nose / May an elephant caress you with his toes / May your wife...
Showcasing the “metal” influences behind their metalcore sound, Shadows Fall skillfully took on “Bark at the Moon,” the title track to Ozzy’s 1983 album and first with guitarist Jake E. Lee. This cover is faithful to the original (with some double kick embellishments) and the band e...
This is the stuff mixtapes are made of: an infectiously catchy melody that sugarcoats a protagonist’s romantic plight, and lyrics that instantaneously connect with red-blooded love birds. The Foundations’ career may have burned short and hot, but their pop chops and puppy-dog pathos remain ...
s ever-unexpected vocals sound strange in an entirely new way as he unspools the tale of a cult leader whose flock turns against him (“No hack with an army / Will last long before he / Breeds men who yearn / For their own bloody glory,” he warns), while the additions of Joscelin...
The summer is about to heat up. Old friendsGodsmackandShinedownwill spend the dog days of summer together, bringing fans one of the hottest tickets going on a must-see co-headlining trek. With opening day closing in, we've compiled this list of set list suggestions we'd like to see this...
thatTurner and Hoochends with the uptight cop Turner’s poochie partner Hooch dying. Sure, it won’t be the only film where the dog dies at the end on Disney+ (hello,Old Yeller!), but how many kids might find out the hard way that they should have some tissues on hand at the end...
The jaunty semi-title track from 1972’sHonky Chateauis pure fun, putting you right in the room (or in this case, castle) with John and his band, who sound like they could keep playing it for hours without anybody getting tired of it. ...
James Brown: “Night Train (Live at the Apollo)” (1963) Sure, the official version (released in 1962) moves and grooves just fine, especially with Brown doing double duty on the mic and on the drums. But compared to what’s on Live at the Apollo, it’s doing the standing still. ...