Booker T. & The M.G.’s “Time Is Tight”

The preeminent instrumental rock band of all time, Booker T. & The MG's, rose to the forefront of music history.... Read More

The Flying Burrito Brothers “Six Days on the Road”

An all-time trucker tale, as done by possibly the most influential pioneers of country rock...and dozens of others.... Read More

Growing Up With Gordon

A heartfelt tribute to Gordon Lightfoot upon his passing, by the one person I know best equipped to do so.... Read More

King Harvest “Dancing in the Moonlight”

The super catchy one-hit wonder that everybody loves, and the word repeated so many times in it that everybody should notice.... Read More

Chicago “Wake Up Sunshine”

Believe it or not, Chicago was actually once a great band. Just not on this song (or wait, maybe so?)... Read More

Chris Stapleton “Arkansas”

I've never been to Arkansas, but listening to Chris Stapleton's song, "Arkansas" has me wanting to go. Just not for its Governor.... Read More

More Great Opening Guitar Riffs

Songs with the greatest opening guitar riffs: SMGM lists even more of the best of all time (how could these have been missed the first time?)... Read More

Bruce Springsteen @ UBS Arena (“Glory Days”)

Glory Days for the 100th time: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band at UBS Arena... Read More

Cover Me Playlist

A top 40 of top cover song versions: a playlist you can actually enjoy listening to from cover to cover.... Read More

The Greatest Cover Version Ever

No cover so radically transformed its original version more than Joe Cocker’s remake of ‘With a Little Help from My Friends’ by The Beatles... Read More
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