James Taylor’s “Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon”
Fifty years ago, we got a taste of the troubadour style of James Taylor. “Mud Slide Slim” yielded plenty of acoustic classics.
Women, Music and The Road Well-Traveled
For Women’s History Month, we pay homage to the female artists who endured persoanal hardships, a tough industry — and shared their gift.
Carole King’s Classic “Tapestry” At 50
In February, 1971, Carole King released “Tapestry.” Her stripped-down honesty still speaks to generations, and is more needed than ever.
The Other Side of the Pen: Songs About Songwriters
For many songwriters, inspiration strikes in the form of…another songwriter. Here are some who turned the tables on a hero or colleague.
Joni Mitchell’s “Ladies of the Canyon” At 50: A Different Voice
Joni Mitchell is marking the 50th of one of her most influential albums, “Ladies of the Canyon.” It spoke to women (and all of us) in a very particular way.