The Babys: Right Band, Wrong Era
They had the chops, the hooks, catchy hits and a charismatic frontman. So why weren’t The Babys a bigger deal?
Ella Fitzgerald “Live At Montreux 1969”
Ella Fitzgerald remains the Queen of Jazz. A new audio release of her 1969 Montreux performance just brings it home.
Wings’ “London Town”: Time for A Fresh Listen
Paul McCartney and Wings were going through some changes. “London Town” reflected them through some tunes worth another listen.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Mr. Big Stuff”
Jean Knight called him out with her 70s hit, “Mr. Big Stuff.” Her portrait of the original player still rings true today.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “In The Summertime”
Mungo Jerry’s “In the Summertime” conjures up that classic warm-weather vibe — any time of the year. Here’s the backstory.