Country Cuts: 9 Fine “Wine” Songs
Wine and song. It is a perfect pairing, on par with the likes of movies and popcorn. And while country music tends to favor whiskey as its preferred libation, wine is no stranger to the…
Rick Rubin Talks his Philosophy to Recording Music
Born in Long Beach, New York in March of 1963, Rick Rubin is perhaps the most influential music producer of the last half century. He has set the soundtrack of multiple generations and helped launch…
Women Cover Elton John: 5 Epic Live Duets
The feats of Elton John are almost too unbelievable to comprehend. In addition to the 300 million-plus records sold, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1998. Sir Elton is also a member of…
Taylor Swift Talks Songwriting, pt. II
“Super talented.” These are the words Bruce Springsteen chose to describe Taylor Swift in 2022. High praise, but well deserved. Swift is unrivaled in today’s musical landscape. According to Spotify, she is their most-streamed artist…
Women Cover Elton John: 5 Fun Live Cuts
Over the last 55 years, no single musical artist has had a greater singular impact than Elton John. As an entertainer, musician, and songwriter, John’s aptitude is simply second to none. As a global humanitarian…
Taylor Swift Talks Songwriting
Cultural phenomenon. Global sensation. Generational icon. Each of these accurately describes Taylor Swift, but they hardly scratch the surface. Since her debut album in 2006, the Pennsylvania-bred musician has dominated the world of professional entertainment….
George Harrison Reflects on Bob Dylan
The Beatles first met Bob Dylan in August of 1964. Probably the most historic remnant of this event is Dylan introducing the Fab Four to marijuana. But this was also when the revolutionary troubadour initially…
Jim Croce: 5 Lost Classics from 1973
Last year marked 50 years since the death of Jim Croce. It was September of 1973 and the Philadelphia born singer/songwriter’s career had just begun to take off. It was then tragically grounded when Croce,…
Tom Dowd and the recording of “Layla”
Tom Dowd may be the most important technician in the history of popular music. As a recording engineer, Dowd revolutionized the industry. He developed and devised techniques that have become the trade standard including the…