Music Quiz: Song by Opening Lyrics (1970s)
Congratulations to Music Enthusiast Jim, who scored the fastest time while completing the Away song titles quiz. Good work as … Continue Reading Music Quiz: Song by Opening Lyrics (1970s)
10 Best Steely Dan Songs
It took me a while to warm up to the sophisticated LA grooves of Steely Dan. Growing up, classic hits … Continue Reading 10 Best Steely Dan Songs
10 Best Big Star Songs
Alex Chilton was already a star when he joined forces with the members of the band Icewater. Icewater’s members – … Continue Reading 10 Best Big Star Songs
Inside and Out by Genesis: Great B-Sides
Against all odds, Phil Collins made a strong start to his tenure as Genesis’ lead vocalist. Recorded after Peter Gabriel … Continue Reading Inside and Out by Genesis: Great B-Sides
10 Best Neil Diamond Songs
Neil Leslie Diamond is usually adored by mature women, and ironically enjoyed by sports crowds singing ‘Sweet Caroline’. Indoctrinated at … Continue Reading 10 Best Neil Diamond Songs
Candy and a Currant Bun by Pink Floyd: Great B-Sides
As I wrote in an earlier Syd Barrett post: When people talk about wasted potential in rock and roll, it’s … Continue Reading Candy and a Currant Bun by Pink Floyd: Great B-Sides
Music Quiz: 1970s Artists on Their Album Cover
Congratulations to everyone who scored 100% in last week’s Scrambled 1990s vocalist quiz, and especially to Sheik Yerbouti who just … Continue Reading Music Quiz: 1970s Artists on Their Album Cover
10 Best Songs by Carole King
Even before she released her first solo album, New York’s Carole King had already enjoyed a prolific music career. She’d … Continue Reading 10 Best Songs by Carole King
New Zealand’s 2020 Election in Six Songs
General elections are held every three years in New Zealand, and they’re due soon. Our electoral system is known as … Continue Reading New Zealand’s 2020 Election in Six Songs
See What A Fool I’ve Been by Queen: Great B-Sides
Many significant UK rock acts from the 1960s and early 1970s were deeply rooted in the blues. Led Zeppelin, The … Continue Reading See What A Fool I’ve Been by Queen: Great B-Sides
10 Best Aretha Franklin Songs
Aretha Franklin was the Queen of Soul, a powerhouse vocalist and a talented pianist. Growing up in the Church, her … Continue Reading 10 Best Aretha Franklin Songs
Dire Straits Albums: Ranked from Worst to Best
One glance at Mark Knopfler’s bandana will tell you that Dire Straits have never been a fashionable band. Emerging in … Continue Reading Dire Straits Albums: Ranked from Worst to Best
You’ve Got The Power by Van Morrison: Great B-Sides
Van Morrison is a prolific recording artist, releasing more than 40 studio albums during his solo career, as well as … Continue Reading You’ve Got The Power by Van Morrison: Great B-Sides
The Police: Albums Ranked from Worst to Best
Stewart Copeland, Sting, and Andy Summers were all veteran musicians when they formed The Police in London in 1977. Copeland … Continue Reading The Police: Albums Ranked from Worst to Best
10 Best Fleetwood Mac Songs from the Buckingham-Nicks Era
On New Year’s Eve 1974, Mick Fleetwood invited guitarist Lindsey Buckingham to join Fleetwood Mac. Buckingham insisted that his girlfriend … Continue Reading 10 Best Fleetwood Mac Songs from the Buckingham-Nicks Era
10 Best Creedence Clearwater Revival Songs
Despite releasing their first album in 1968, Creedence Clearwater Revival weren’t hippies. Frontman John Fogerty represents blue-collar America, addressing working-class … Continue Reading 10 Best Creedence Clearwater Revival Songs
