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Best Sellers From The 80's

Best Sellers From The ’80′s: Tina Turner’s “Private Dancer”

Tina Turner - Private Dancer (Capitol, 1984)

By Michael Verity | October 8, 2011

With an army of A-List producers and as many top-flight songwriters, Tina Turner marched back into he spotlight in 1984 with the same strength and attitude that had made her a star in the first place. Click Here to Reminisce Read more »

Forgotten Favorites

Forgotten Favorites: Lou Rawls “Groovy People”

By Michael Verity | July 28, 2011

Lou Rawls Gettin' Groovy (YouTube) … Read more »

Number 1 With A Bullet

Number 1 With A Bullet: Kyu Sakamoto’s “Sukiyaki”

By Michael Verity | July 20, 2011

Kyu Sakamoto, 1963 (YouTube) … Read more »

Awesome Album Covers

Awesome Album Covers: The Kingston Trio “…From The Hungry I”

By Michael Verity | July 13, 2011

Kingston Trio - "From the Hungry i" (Capitol Records, 1959) … Read more »

Awesome Album Covers

Awesome Album Covers: Frank Sinatra Sings For Only The Lonely

By Michael Verity | July 6, 2011

Frank Sinatra Sings for Only the Lonely (Capitol Records, 1958) Our series on the dynamic album covers that were wrapped around Frank Sinatra's classic 1950s pop albums continues, as we examine his album, Only the Lonely. Show Me the Cover Read more »

Awesome Album Covers

Awesome Album Covers: Les Baxter’s “Skins”

By Michael Verity | July 5, 2011

Skins! A Bongo Party With Les Baxter (Capitol Records, 1957) "Hey baby, wanna come over to my place and see my bongo collection?" That line works every time. How Often Should I Use It? Read more »