Nick Drake’s Orchestrator Gets His Own Album
“When the Day Is Done: The Orchestrations of Robert Kirby” is simply the latest example of Drake’s posthumous power.
Rufus Wainwright’s Masterpiece “Want One”: 15 Years Later
His musical contributions are undeniable but even with Elton and Bowie touting his work, Rufus never quite broke through.
Excalibur and Cosmo: When CCR Members Go Solo
Sure, John Fogerty was the “voice” of Creedence Clearwater Revival but these two reissues put the spotlight on two other members of the band.
A Seriously Comic Tradition: Comedians Who Sing Pop Hits
Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jamie Foxx, and Tracey Ullman didn’t just dazzle us with their stand-up. These comedians also managed to make a powerful impression on the music charts.
Printz Board Reinvents Himself With “Replay”
He’s stepped away (for a moment) from his work with the Black Eyed Peas to create catchy folk-pop with a side project, Parker Lane.