Gram Parsons: The Godfather of Americana
In his all-too-short life, Gram Parsons helped kickstart the “Americana” genre with his passion for country, rock, and folk music.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Magnet and Steel”
A whole host of songs reflect unrequited love. One of the best is Walter Egan’s 70s hit about Stevie Nicks, “Magnet and Steel.”
The Top 5 Dylan Covers by The Byrds
The Byrds’ take on “Mr. Tambourine Man” and “Chimes of Freedom” created a new way to hear Dylan — and established the band as perhaps Dylan’s most inspired interpreter.
