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Inside Story of the Beatles’ Lyrics on “The White Album”
A tiger hunt, ongoing insomnia, and pop icon Donovan all inspired tracks on the Beatles’ “White Album.”
Everything Fab Four: Ray Connolly’s “Being John Lennon”
In this biography of John Lennon, veteran journalist Ray Connolly examines the former Beatles’ restless, volatile llfe.
Radio Edit Hall of Shame: Fan Unfavorites
Radio often demands 3 ½ minutes. That’s not long enough for these tracks by Foghat, Chicago, and Supertramp. Here’s what was lost when these songs were “adapted.”
The Enduring Appeal of “Bitches Brew”
Complex and confounding, Miles Davis’ “Bitches Brew” keeps revealing more as the years go by, influencing some groundbreaking rock albums in the process.
10 Snappy Jazz Memoirs
In the mood to curl up with a book? These great jazz autobiographies showcase everyone from Louis Armstrong to Miles Davis to Lady Day to Brother Ray.