Author: John Visconti

John Visconti is a lifelong music and movie aficionado with wide-ranging tastes, including The Beatles, Otis Redding, and Bruce Springsteen, right on through to modern-day practitioners of power pop and retro soul. You can get into a spirited discussion with him about various film noir classics, or the relative merits of the entries in Toho’s Godzilla series. After long stints in both publishing and IT, he’s currently working in the healthcare world in a non-clinical role. You can check out his blog, John V's Eclectic Avenue at http://jveclectic.blogspot.com.

undisputed truth

by John Visconti May 13, 2022 Comments1

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The One-Hit-Wonder File: “Smiling Faces Sometimes”

It’s a memorable song that reflected the paranoia and darkness of a certain part of the 70s. And it still holds up.

Sweet

by John Visconti April 29, 2022 Comments1

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The Sweet: Spicing Up the Glam Scene

The Sweet swung easily between power pop and glam rock. Check out the hits that fans were eating up during their heyday.

cowsills

by John Visconti April 7, 2022 Comments5

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The Cowsills: Not As Sunny As They Seemed

They were the inspiration for “The Partridge Family.” But despite their harmonies and family-friendly style, the Cowsills had a darker side.

jackson browne

by John Visconti March 11, 2022 Comments6

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“Jackson Browne” At 50 – Younger, Even Wiser

Jackson Browne emerged on the scene during the golden age of singer-songwriters. His astonishing debut album is celebrating its 50th.

everlasting love

by John Visconti February 17, 2022 Comments2

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The One-Hit Wonder File: “Everlasting Love”

For a “one-hit wonder,” the song “Everlasting Love” has had an everlasting presence on the pop, rock, soul, and country charts.

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