Bobbie Gentry: She Longed to Be Gone
Her hit, “Ode to Billie Joe,” put Bobbie Gentry on the map — and began her journey to get away from the pressures of fame.
The Bee Gees: “How Do You Mend A Broken Heart?”
Even if you hate disco, the new HBO documentary about the Bee Gees is worth a watch. Their story is one of talent, resilience, and family.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Rock On”
While name-checking 50s icons, the 1973 David Essex hit, “Rock On,” managed to capture a certain 70s “glam” feel.
T.Rex: Welcome to the Rock Hall of Fame!
The death of Marc Bolan cut short his career — but the legacy of T.Rex continues. Tonight’s Rock Hall ceremony celebrates their induction.
Cat Stevens’ Re-Do of “Tea for the Tillerman”
Fifty years after Cat Stevens issued “Tea for the Tillerman,” an older, wiser Yusuf Islam does a fresh take on his younger self (and songs).