Bruce Springsteen’s “Only The Strong Survive”
On his latest project, The Boss takes a detour to cover some of the classic songs from the Stax and Motown catalogs.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Mr. Big Stuff”
Jean Knight called him out with her 70s hit, “Mr. Big Stuff.” Her portrait of the original player still rings true today.
“Rocket 88”: One of The Pioneering Songs of Rock
There are a handful of songs that can be credited for moving the needle on rock music. The 1951 single, “Rocket 88,” is one of ’em as Kit O’Toole explains.
Sam Cooke’s “Portrait of A Legend: 1951-1964”
From “Twisting the Night Away” to “A Change Is Gonna Come,” a new collection captures the wide-ranging genius of Sam Cooke.
