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…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Charlie Daniels: Reflections of a Southern Rockstar
The Charlie Daniels Band were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2016. Best known for their landmark fiddle epic “The Devil Went Down to Georgia”, this was a band that crossed boundaries,…
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George Harrison Reflects on Paul McCartney
They comprised one half of the most famous foursome in music history. One was known as the “cute one”, the other was called the “quiet one”. Boyhood friends Paul McCartney and George Harrison grew up…
