“Alexa, Teach Me About the Beatles”
An interesting experiment with Alexa gives insight to the music that was influencing a very young John Lennon – and that helped shape the Beatles later on.
The Lions That Sleep Tonight: How a Piece of South African Improvisation Went Global
You know the Tokens’ version of “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” But the story on this classic piece of rock history goes way back — and still generates controversy.
Paul McCartney’s “Run Devil Run”: A Return to His Roots
After his wife Linda’s death, Paul McCartney found that the roots rock of her home country of America helped ease his pain — and reignite his love of music. “Run Devil Run” remains one of his most raw works.
Pop Music’s Crystal Ball
Our music tells us, though not always clearly, what’s ahead. It always has. What is today’s music saying about tomorrow?