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Going For The Gold

Going For The Gold: Nicolette Larson’s “Nicolette”

Nicolette Larson - Nicolette (Warner Bros., 1978)

By Michael Verity | March 9, 2012

Today we give props to the late Nicolette Larson, creator of a gold album called Nicolette. Let's Hear Some Read more »

What Goes On

What Goes On: New Neil Young Film Slated For Summer Release

Jonathan Demme (L) and Neil Young Channel Bob and Doug McKenzie at Sundance (YouTube)

By Michael Verity | March 8, 2012

Along with a pair of Crazy Horse releases scheduled to come out this year, June also marks the release date for the next Neil Young film. When, Exactly, Will It Come Out? 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)

By Michael Verity | 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: “Led Zeppelin IV”

Led Zeppeling IV (Atlantic, 1971)

By J.A. Bartlett | February 15, 2012

It seems impossible that one of the most popular albums of all time, one that is discovered by every new generation, one that will probably still be heard in 100 years, never made it to #1 on the American charts. But that was its fate 40 years ago… Read more »

Rock News

Rock Flashback: Heart Songs for Valentine’s Day

To blow a pile of money on your sweetie this Valentine's Day, hire a skywriter. (Getty Images/Gabriel Bouys/AFP)

By J.A. Bartlett | February 14, 2012

Valentine's Day sent us scurrying to the reference books in search of chart singles containing the word "heart." Here's our special report. Beat It Read more »

Top 10

Top 10 “Winter Songs”

Snow! (Photo By Christopher Furlong Getty Images News)

By Michael Verity | December 24, 2011

Merry Christmas! Here are our Top 10 "Winter Songs" for your snowing and sledding pleasure. Shower Them on Me Read more »

Rock News

Video Classics: ‘Hey Hey, My My’ – Neil Young

By The Archivist | December 15, 2011

The title "Hey Hey, My My" certainly sounds like Neil Young was phoning it in when it came time to pick a name for this 1979 song. Had years of the disco era just sapped Mr. Young's strength? Especially when you consider that he bookended the… Read more »

Top 10

Top 10 Greatest Backing Bands Of All Time

Elvis Costello and the Imposters, Spinning the Wheel in Nashville, 2011 (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images)

By Michael Verity | November 30, 2011

Sure Bruce Springsteen sounds great with just a microphone and a guitar but, really, where would he be without the E Street Band? Not a rock and roll superstar, we think. Same for Elvis Costello and a whole long list of others who needed… Read more »

The Producers

The Producers: David Briggs

Neil Young Collaborated with David Briggs on 18 Records over the course of his career (ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images)

By Michael Verity | November 21, 2011

David Briggs was an LA transplant whose reputation for quality work spanned albums that included rock, folk and comedy. Tell Me His Story Read more »

Top 10

Top 10 Songs About Nixon

Rich Little as Richard Nixon, 2010 (Ethan Miller Getty Images News)

By Michael Verity | November 17, 2011

On this day in 1973, Richard Nixon mumbled the immortal words, "I am not a crook," while meeting with newspaper editors in Orlando, Florida. … Read more »