Tina Goes Deep and High
In honor of the late Tina Turner, here is one of the best versions she ever did of “River Deep, Mountain High.” What a performer.
Vinyl Edition
For about three decades, I had a semi-regular guest on my radio show who appraised old vinyl albums on the air. His visits were hugely popular, and he’s still at it. Here’s the story.
Burt Bacharach
I have two very special things for you in honor of Burt Bacharach, the legendary songwriter who died Wednesday at 94.
Louise Harrison, “My Kid Brother’s Band”
With word that George Harrison’s sister, Louise, has died, here’s a conversation I had with her when she published a book called “My Kid Brother’s Band.”
Billy Joel Inside The Actor’s Studio
I was a big fan and regular viewer of “Inside The Actor’s Studio,” but my favorite was this two-hour show in which host James Lipton interviewed Billy Joel in 1999.
Remembering David Crosby
The news of David Crosby’s death at 81 reminds me of these two pieces I wrote about him in 2019.
If These Walls Could Sing
Mary McCartney’s documentary about the legendary Abbey Road studios reminds me of when I had the honor of broadcasting my radio show from there. Here’s the story.
Stern And Springsteen
Since I’ve been writing about classic rockers lately (Elton John, Daryl Hall, Todd Rundgren), I have to share a few thoughts about Howard Stern’s recent conversation with Bruce Springsteen.