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February, 2012

Video Classics: ‘Need You…

Video Classics: ‘Need You Tonight’ – INXS

Awesome Album Covers:…

Awesome Album Covers: Cat Power’s “The Covers Record”

What Goes On: Mick…

What Goes On: Mick Jones Recovering After Emergency Surgery
One Hit Wonders

One-Hit Wonders: Gary Numan’s “Cars”

Gary Numan - "Cars" (Atco, 1980)Gary Numan - "Cars" (Atco, 1980)

By | February 29, 2012
Though he's been releasing hit records in the UK for the better part of 30 years, Gary Numan's lone stab at the US chart was his iconic '80 single, "Cars." Let's Go for a Ride With Gary Read more »
Rock Flashback

Rock Flashback: February 29, 1992

Michael Bolton's game is different today than 20 years ago, and so is his hair. He's seen here at a golf tournament in California earlier this month. (Getty Images/Ezra Shaw)Michael Bolton's game is different today than 20 years ago, and so is his hair. He's seen here at a golf tournament in California earlier this month. (Getty Images/Ezra Shaw)

By | February 29, 2012
Since the rock era began in 1955, Billboard magazine, the bible of the record industry, has had a publication date of February 29 only four times. Oddly enough, three of them came consecutively, in 1956, 1960, and 1964, then not again until 1992.… Read more »
Top 10

Top 10 (Songs) That Have (Part Of Their Titles) In (Parentheses)

Neil Young Speaks at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductions, 2011 (Getty Images/Michael Loccisano)Neil Young Speaks at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductions, 2011 (Getty Images/Michael Loccisano)

By | February 29, 2012
(These Are the Best) Ten Songs With Parts of Their Title (In Parentheses). (At Least) We Think So. Show Me (The List) Read more »
Never Number One

Never Number One: Steely Dan

Walter Becker (L) and Donald Fagen won a Grammy for the album "Two Against Nature" in 2001. (Getty Images/Vince Bucci/AFP)Walter Becker (L) and Donald Fagen won a Grammy for the album "Two Against Nature" in 2001. (Getty Images/Vince Bucci/AFP)

By | February 29, 2012
It's not particularly surprising that Steely Dan never scored a #1 album or single on the Billboard charts. What's surprising is that their music managed to get on the radio at all. Why? Read more »
Number 1 With A Bullet

Number 1 With A Bullet: Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On”

Marvin Gaye - "Let's Get It On" (Tamla, 1973)Marvin Gaye - "Let's Get It On" (Tamla, 1973)

By | February 29, 2012
Even though Marvin Gaye turned his attention to producing concept albums with 1971's What's Going On, he remained a successful singles artist. 1973 found him back at the top of the pop chart with "Let's Get It On." Do Tell Read more »
Best Sellers From The 90's

Best Sellers From The ’90′s: The Cranberries’ “No Need To Argue”

The Cranberries - No Need To Argue (Polygram, 1994)The Cranberries - No Need to Argue (Polygram, 1994)

By | February 29, 2012
Having won an audience in the US with their single, "Linger," and the album Everybody Else Is Doing It, Why Can't We?, the Cranberries released their career-defining LP No Need to Argue in 1994. Let's Hear Some Cranberries Read more »
Going For The Gold

Going For The Gold: The Knack

The Knack - "My Sharona" (Capital, 1979)The Knack - "My Sharona" (Capital, 1979)

By | February 29, 2012
The Knack's first album has gone double platinum, their sophomore set a million selling gold record. Why? Because of their million-selling single, "My Sharona." Play It Read more »
What Goes On

What Goes On: John Mayer Tour Dates

John Mayer, April 2011 (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)John Mayer, April 2011 (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

By | February 29, 2012
John Mayer has announced a new set of tour dates, timed to coincide with his new album release. When? Where? Read more »
One Hit Wonders

One-Hit Wonders: Devo

"Whip It Good" (YouTube)"Whip It Good" (YouTube)

By | February 28, 2012
As much an art project as a musical group, Devo scored their lone Top 40 hit in 1980 with their iconic tune, "Whip It." Tell Me More, Play the Song Read more »
Video Classics

Video Classics: “Edge of Seventeen” – Stevie Nicks

stevie NicksStevie Nicks, February 2006 (Kristian Dowling/Getty Images)

By | February 28, 2012
Younger readers may recognize in the following video the riff that Destiny's Child sampled for "Bootylicious". Video Classics is always happy to educate as to where these latter-day riffs come from, especially when it means we can introduce… Read more »