Author: Ellen Fagan

Ellen Fagan is a forever New Yorker, long-time Greenwich Village resident and vintage Duke University graduate with hippie-esque leanings. The best description of Ellen was given to her by a sardonic lawyer during the voir dire of one of her myriad Jury Duty stints: "...housewife, mom, voracious reader, freelance writer, copy editor, jewelry designer and frequent cyber-sleuth."

the babys

by Ellen Fagan January 30, 2023 Comments3

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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

by Ellen Fagan January 14, 2023 Comments0

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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.

london town

by Ellen Fagan November 18, 2022 Comments17

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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.

jean knight

by Ellen Fagan September 15, 2022 Comments4

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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.

mungo jerry

by Ellen Fagan September 1, 2022 Comments9

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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.

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