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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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Tom Lehrer, the First DIY Star
Tom Lehrer had a gift for writing satirical songs. Donald Fagen and Randy Newman were big fans. Get to know him.
Cover Songs That Are Better Than the Originals
From Johnny Cash to "Moulin Rouge," there's a case to be made that these cover songs outstrip the originals.
31 Concept Albums You May Have Missed
From The Pretty Things to Frank Zappa to Janelle Monae to Beyonce, these artists have had stories to tell and they've done it in these concept albums.
“John Lennon: 1980 Playlist” – A Master’s Musical Taste
The new book, "John Lennon: 1980 Playlist" offers a really unique way to view the last year of his life: through his music picks.