Remembering Elton John’s “Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player”
With so many hit albums in the 1970s, Elton John’s “Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player” doesn’t always get the recognition it deserves.
There Are Faces (We) Remember
Being in the McCartney clan offers a one-of-a-kind look inside both the Beatle and the music worlds. These great stories are proof positive.
Covers That Are Better Than The Original?
Taking on a remake of a beloved song can be tricky. But these covers have qualities that elevate them in their own unique way.
Ray Charles, Leon Russell and Country Music
Country music wasn’t the first genre that either Ray Charles or Leon Russell tackled. When they did, their fortunes each changed … in a big way.
The Epic Track: “Funeral for A Friend”
For a glitzy showman like Elton John, kicking off his double album with “Funeral For A Friend” seemed a weird move. But it kinda made sense.