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Slap and Tickle Tracklist: Please Leave a Comment! Dire Straits: “Once Upon a Time in the West” I’ve always had a soft spot for Dire Straits’ somewhat unheralded second album, 1979’s Communiqué. This tune kicks off the album and defines its vibe. —Rock Stamberg This tune is filled with Dire Straits DNA. Mark […]
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A Tribute to Brian Wilson (1942-2025) Tracklist: Please Leave a Comment! Brian Wilson: “Meant For You” Brian Wilson: “God Only Knows” The Beach Boys: “Radio Jingle” The Beach Boys: “Early Live Medley” The Beach Boys: “Little Honda (Single Mix)” The Beach Boys: “I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times” Brian Wilson: “Child Is […]
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How Much Fun Tracklist: Please Leave a Comment! Wings: “Got to Get You into My Life” This track is a good representation of Wings’ final, short-lived lineup performing live at The Concert for the People of Kampuchea benefit in 1979. This was right at the end of their only tour, so they were […]
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They’re Red Hot Tracklist: Please Leave a Comment! Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band featuring Sam Moore: “Hold On, I’m Coming > Soul Man” One of a few spectacular performances at the 25th Anniversary concert for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The band is on point and on fire. Bruce […]
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Merry Christmas! Tracklist: Please Leave a Comment! Chuck Leavell: “Hey Santa” Chuck Leavell’s Christmas album, What’s in That Bag? is loaded with more funky good cheer. —Rock Stamberg Ryan Culwell: “It’s Christmastime, I Know (Ho Ho Ho)” I heard it, I liked it, and here it is. —RS Ben Kweller: “Try to Love […]
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Listen To The Music Tracklist: Please Leave a Comment! Grateful Dead: “Let The Good Times Roll” When they are on, one of the things the Grateful Dead do best is hit a rhythm that floats effortlessly like a river going downstream. I offer this song as my example. – John Stix I’m a […]
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Ain’t Nice To Talk Like That Tracklist: Please Leave a Comment! The Allman Brothers Band: “Little Martha (Live at The Beacon Theatre, NYC)” “Somewhere in a burst of glory, sound becomes a song.” – Paul Simon. That’s how this rendition of “Little Martha” arrives, courtesy of the Allman Brothers Band at The Beacon […]
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So May We Start Tracklist: Please Leave a Comment! Sparks (featuring Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard, & Simon Helberg): “So May We Start” This is such an unusual song … but not for Sparks. It’s catchy despite itself. Recorded for the soundtrack to the film “Annette,” those are indeed some of the actors singing […]
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Boom Bapa Boom! Tracklist: Please Leave a Comment! Jimmie Vaughan: “Boom Bapa Boom” A cool groove and a cool song. Nonsense lyrics be damned! –Rock Stamberg As a fan of brother Stevie Ray’s roar and conviction on the guitar, I found Jimmy Vaughan’s playing too tame for my taste. But upon hearing his […]
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Merry Christmas 2023! Tracklist: Please Leave a Comment! The Beatles: “1966” Ringo Starr: “Dear Santa” Augie Rios: “Donde Esta Santa Claus” Andy Partridge: “Let There Be Snow” Ed Sheeran & Elton John: “Merry Christmas” Nick Lowe: “Silent Night” Wizzard: “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday” Debbie Dabney: “I Want to Spend Christmas […]