There are no shortage of Rock n Roll Landmarks in Los Angeles. I mean, can you think of a more rock ’n roll city than Los Angeles? Whilst London may have a longer heritage, and no shortage of New York Songs, it is LA that really encapsulates the success and excess of rock & roll. Where […]
Rediscovering a Classic: Al Stewart’s ‘The Year of the Cat
Look beyond the classic title track to find a warm album full of stories transporting you to distant lands
Bordering on Terrible: The Eagles shoot for top 40 ‘on the Border’
With their third album, the Eagles focused on getting chart positions with mixed results. Learn more about ‘On the Border’ and why I think it’s not their best
Deciphering Kate Bush’s ‘Cloudbusting’: A Family Tale of Science & Emotion
“I still dream of Orgonon,” sings Kate Bush at the opening of “Cloudbusting” from her 1985 album, ‘The Hounds of Love.’ I’ve cherished this song since its release, yet I’ve always wondered about its subject matter. Was it simply about ‘cloud busting,’ or did it hold a deeper meaning? Like any Kate Bush song, the […]
Phil Spector’s Christmas Gift That Keeps on Giving
Unwrapping Phil Spector’s timeless Christmas gift of music, a holiday tradition that still shines amid the backdrop of history.
Circling Greatness: The Iconic Songwriters Behind Tom Rush’s ‘The Circle Game
Explore the timeless songs of ‘The Circle Game’ album and discover the early musical journeys of Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, and Jackson Browne.