The Section Made The Sounds of the 70s
Like The Wrecking Crew, The Section played on some of the biggest hits of the 70s. A recent documentary looks at their legacy.
Guitar Trends in Number One Songs, 1955 to 1974
1964 saw the “guitar scores” double thanks to contributions from The Beach Boys, The Beatles, and The Animals among others.
Andrew Gold: A 14-Karat Legacy
Before Andrew Gold had some hits of his own, he played a big role behind the scenes in the 70s music scene.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Sunny Came Home”
Shawn Colvin had steadily built a name for herself as a folk singer. But “Sunny Came Home” took her on a rocket ride to a Grammy award.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Walking In Memphis”
Marc Cohn took some advice from James Taylor and took a little trip for inspiration. The result? “Walking In Memphis.”