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“The Boy Named If”: Elvis Costello Rediscovers Childhood
Elvis Costello's latest revisits some themes explored in his 80s albums. A clever mix of memory and stomping rock, it's one of his best.
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Welcome The Year of the Tiger (Music Edition)
It's the Chinese Year of the Tiger. So let's talk about some of the bands and songs that claimed their "tiger" vibe.
Arlene Smith Remembers Her “English Leather”
Arlene "Charlie" Smith met Mike Smith of the DC5 back in the 60s. Their unique story picked up again in the 90s. She shares it with us.
For Father’s Day, An Ode to Beatle Dads
The fathers of the future Fab Four played a variety of roles in shaping their sons' music. Some were more helpful than others.
An Ode to Beatle Moms
These four moms helped change music history -- and everything else -- by raising the future Beatles.