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Randy Newman: America’s Curmudgeonly Musical Treasure
Randy Newman has left his quirky musical mark on the scene for decades. We take a look at some his best (and funniest).
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Randy Newman has left his quirky musical mark on the scene for decades. We take a look at some his best (and funniest).

These four years of the '70s brought a wide range of tasty guitar sounds -- and from some unexpected quarters. Guitar expert Michael Rays breaks it down.

Remember when music videos actually told a cool story? On Creedence's 50th anniversary, director Laurence Jacobs introduces a new generation to their music via a beautiful piece of film. Our interview with him shares the backstory.

With sparking production, (and a trick or two borrowed from Motown), Todd Rundgren's '70s-era hits still hold up. Phil Thornalley of Astral Drive has picked up some of the best bits of "Runt's" studio magic.

Jay Bolotin’s songs caught the attention of Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson, and Dan Fogelberg (which somehow worked against him).