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“She’s So Heavy” at 50: From Billy Preston to Blac Rabbit
“She’s So Heavy” is given lots of kudos for helping craft prog-rock. But Billy Preston — and multiple black artists — found (and further built) the gospel groove beneath.
The Best “Rubber Soul” Cover Songs (Side 2)
There’s no shortage of great covers of songs from ‘Rubber Soul.” We already covered our picks for Side 1. Now here are some epic choices for Side 2.
Robbie, Ringo and a Musical General Assembly
50 years ago, “The Weight” spoke to us. Today, a new “global” version is creating a musical United Nations.
Downton Abbey, The Movie: Some Rich, Royal Escapism
Fans of ‘Downton Abbey” have been waiting for the movie. Does it match the TV series — and the hype?
“Mystify”: Capturing the Aura of Michael Hutchence and INXS
“Mystify” is a new documentary that traces the meteoric rise of Michael Hutchence and INXS — and Hutchence’s tragic fall.