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January, 2012

Video Classics: ‘Fire’…

Video Classics: ‘Fire’ – Jimi Hendrix

Awesome Album Covers:…

Awesome Album Covers: William Orbit’s “Pieces In A Modern Style”

Forgotten Favorites:…

Forgotten Favorites: Kate Rusby’s “The Village Green Preservation Society”
Rock Flashback

Rock Flashback: James Jamerson, Bassist Extraordinaire

Motown's Detroit HQ was known as "Hitsville USA." (Getty Images/Jim Watson/AFP)Motown's Detroit HQ was known as "Hitsville USA." (Getty Images/Jim Watson/AFP)

By | January 31, 2012
In the middle third of the 20th century, African Americans left the South by the hundreds of thousands, seeking greater opportunity in northern cities. This diaspora brought talented individuals onto scenes they might never have joined otherwise.… Read more »
The #1 Albums

The #1 Albums: “Hello Dolly!”

Detail From the Cover of the "Hello Dolly" Original Cast Album, 1964Detail From the Cover of the "Hello Dolly" Original Cast Album, 1964

By | January 31, 2012
Soundtrack albums featuring the songs from Broadway shows dominated the album chart from the beginning of the rock era in 1955. Some of the most famous shows in the history of the American theater come from the years 1955 through 1964: Oklahoma!, My… Read more »
Going For The Gold

Going For The Gold: Tommy James And The Shondells’ “Hanky Panky”

A Classic Shot of Tommy James And Company Doing the "Hanky Panky," 1966 (YouTube)A Classic Shot of Tommy James And Company Doing the "Hanky Panky," 1966 (YouTube)

By | January 31, 2012
Over the course of their brief half-dozen years making 45s, Tommy James and the Shondells turned out some of the '60s most memorable songs (Like "Crimson and Clover" and "Mony Mony"). Only one of their singles sold a million copies. … Read more »
What Goes On

What Goes On: Sample Another New Van Halen Track

Eddie And Wolfie Sharing A Family Moment (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)Eddie and Wolfie Sharing a Family Moment (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

By | January 31, 2012
Van Halen have served up a sample of another track that'll appear on their upcoming album, A Different Kind of Truth, scheduled to drop February 7. Let's Hear It Read more »
Awesome Album Covers

Awesome Album Covers: Bill Frisell’s “The Intercontinentals”

Bill Frisell - The Intercontinentals (Nonesuch, 2003)Bill Frisell - The Intercontinentals (Nonesuch, 2003)

By | January 30, 2012
Deflecting attention away from the man to focus on the music, Bill Frisell chose photos of classic analog equipment to wrap around his album The Intercontinentals. Let's See It Read more »
Rock Flashback

Rock Flashback: Bloody Sunday

January 30, 1972 in Derry, Northern Ireland: a British soldier chases a Catholic protester while another soldier looks on. (Getty Images/AFP)January 30, 1972 in Derry, Northern Ireland: a British soldier chases a Catholic protester while another soldier looks on. (Getty Images/AFP)

By | January 30, 2012
On January 30, 1972, in the town of Derry in Northern Ireland, 26 protesters were shot by British police. Fourteen died. The event is remembered as Bloody Sunday. It was probably the most significant event of "the Troubles," the longstanding conflict… Read more »
Top 10

Top 10 Songs With “Cat” In The Title

"Wot You Say, Mate? Have I ever sung about 'cats'?" (Stephen Lovekin Getty Images Entertainment)"Wot You Say, Mate? Have I ever sung about 'cats'?" (Stephen Lovekin Getty Images Entertainment)

By | January 30, 2012
One of our most popular Top 10s of all time is our Top 10 Songs With "Dog" In The Title. Let's see if cat lovers are as passionate about their pets as dog fanatics (or are at least as interested in singing about them). Meow Read more »
The #1 Albums

The #1 Albums: “The Beatles’ Second Album”

Detail From the Cover of "The Beatles' Second Album"Detail From the Cover of "The Beatles' Second Album"

By | January 30, 2012
The scope of Beatlemania in the spring of 1964 remains a wonder to behold as the years go by. In April, the Beatles held the top five spots on the Hot 100 (and 12 hits in all), plus the top two spots on the album chart, and scored similar… Read more »
Three Best Songs

Three Best James Gang Songs From “Thirds”

James Gang - Thirds (ABC, 1971)James Gang - Thirds (ABC, 1971)

By | January 30, 2012
The last studio set to include guitarist Joe Walsh, James Gang's appropriately named third album included the hit "Walk Away," one of their biggest singles. But was it one of the three best songs on the album? Let's Discuss Read more »
Number 1 With A Bullet

Number 1 With A Bullet: The Supremes’ “The Happening”

The Supremes - "The Happening" (Motown, 1967)The Supremes - "The Happening" (Motown, 1967)

By | January 30, 2012
The tenth Supremes single to hit #1 on the pop chart, "The Happening" marked a couple of "firsts" for the group as well as a couple of "lasts." Tell Me About It Read more »