the one after the big one

Long a songwriter’s songwriter, Beth Nielsen Chapman seemed to be on the cusp of greater renown with her self-titled 1991 album and 1993’s YOU HOLD THE KEY, both of which had spawned Adult Contemporary hits in “All I Have,” “That’s...

Though short-lived, the Jimmy Page/Paul Rodgers partnership that resulted in The Firm did just what most anticipated it would do – make loud, arena-ready rock music that hearkened back to the glory years of Led Zeppelin and Bad Company, the...

Has there ever been a more obvious title for a record than Otis Redding’s 1966 release THE SOUL ALBUM? Did Otis Redding ever record anything that was not soulful, ever perform at any function without practically sweating out soul, ever...

Even though their hits are indelible examples of the finest American pop music of the ‘50s and early ‘60s, the Everly Brothers’ influence is sometimes overlooked as time has proceeded from the era in which they achieved their greatest popularity...

Rumor has it that prior to the recording his 1987 album BRING THE FAMILY, John Hiatt was asked by producer John Chelew to name his dream band – if he could have anyone play on what would become his breakthrough...

For the bulk of his run of slick but sturdy hits in the ‘80s, Eric Clapton told anyone who spoke with him about his music that he was tired of incorporating blues licks and bluesy solos into his pop and...

There was something in the water in upstate New York in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s; maybe something in the air, too. The music that emanated from that area in that time frame was exquisite, and it wasn’t just...

We love a good outdoor summer party just as much as any hard-working reissue label crew – pools, cookouts, drinks with little umbrellas, you know the deal. And what summer party is complete without great music blasting forth, shaking tables...

Emmylou Harris has always surrounded herself with fine musicians. Her first album, the classic PIECES OF THE SKY, featured Elvis Presley’s guitarist (James Burton) and drummer (Ron Tutt), as well as Wrecking Crew stalwart Ray Pohlman and Little Feat pianist...