Is Bob Dylan really that good?
Is Bob Dylan really that good? It's blasphemous to ask, but let's assess.... Read More
Dave Edmunds “From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come)”
A small thing, a cassette tape, gifted between friends, and from The Boss to Dave Edmunds. But, from small things, big things one day come.... Read More
The Best Drum Intro Songs Ever
Ready for a comprehensive look at songs that begin with drums, and only drums, before naming the best one ever? Then, hit it!... Read More
Shuffle ‘em Up Playlist
What is a shuffle beat? There's a good chance this playlist of two dozen "shuffle" songs will...not answer that question.... Read More
Neil Young “After The Gold Rush”
The meaning of one of Neil Young's most famous songs is disputed, but its use of a rare solo instrument is not.... Read More
Top 5 All-Time Greatest Motown Groups
Who are the Top 5 All-Time Greatest Motown Groups, and what makes Motown unique from any other type of music in history?... Read More
Art and Artists
When do you separate the art from the artist? Michael Jackson provides a telling example.... Read More
Jazzfest Reigns
Culture, karma and the singular city of New Orleans: I used to think Jazzfest was the greatest event around, now I know that it is.... Read More
Paul Simon “American Tune”
How many songs have both the beauty and power of Paul Simon's "American Tune"? And, somehow, it seems as relevant today as when it was written.... Read More
Tom Petty “Down South”
It's sometimes easy to forget Tom Petty was a southerner. But a significant part of his iconic American identity came from down south.... Read More