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Van Dyke Parks: He Did (and Played) It All
Van Dyke Parks was something of a renaissance man. A look at his extraordinary man, with a big impact on music.
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9 of the Worst Songs of the 80s
80s music included many great, fun tracks. But then there are those that should never, EVER be played again. A short list.
“There’s A Place”: John Lennon, Songwriter
One particular song, written very early on, set the tone for much of John Lennon's future songwriting efforts. We dig in.
Bet You Can’t Watch Just Once
The BBC chose to re-imagine a classic Beach Boys song to launch its new music service. Good idea. Well done.
“Smile: The Rise, Fall & Resurrection of Brian Wilson”
Brian Wilson is endlessly fascinating, as much for his musical process as for his complex private life. A new book digs in.