Fifty-one years ago today, Linda Ronstadt was at No. 1 on the country chart with an album that marked her rise to crossover fame. The post On This Day in 1975, Linda…
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This Inescapable Pop Song From 2004 Was Apparently Modeled After the Beatles’ Indian Era, and I Can’t Unhear It
Natasha Bedingfield’s massive mid-2000s hit, “Unwritten”, was written with a specific Beatles era in mind. The post This Inescapable Pop Song From 2004 Was Apparently Modeled After the Beatles’ Indian Era, and…
Paul McCartney Calls Making Peace With John Lennon a “Great Blessing”
Paul McCartney says making peace with John Lennon before his death remains one of the “great blessings” of his life. The post Paul McCartney Calls Making Peace With John Lennon a “Great…
On This Day in 1966, Frank Sinatra’s Daughter Went No. 1 With a Single Designed To Save Her From Getting Booted off Her Dad’s Record Label
In late February 1966, Nancy Sinatra saved her career (and Jimmy Bowen and Lee Hazlewood) with “These Boots Are Made For Walkin’”. The post On This Day in 1966, Frank Sinatra’s Daughter…
The Story Behind the Song Michael McDonald and Brenda Lee Ended Up Writing for Wynonna Judd
When Brenda Lee and Michael McDonald got together, alongside co-writer Dave Powelson, they came up with a tender ballad for Judd The post The Story Behind the Song Michael McDonald and Brenda…