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‘Mad Dogs & Englishmen’: Joe Cocker Goes To The Movies
The concert movie premiered on January 22, 1971, showing Joe Cocker at the peak of his powers.
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Clapton Meets The Queen Of Soul: When Eric Played For Aretha Franklin
In December 1967, a "nervous" British guitarist was drafted in as a guest on the 'Lady Soul' album.
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‘Breakin’ Up Is Breakin’ My Heart’: Roy Orbison Rocks Into 1966
The single was released as The Big O got into the stride of his relatively recent deal with MGM Records.
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‘Hallelujah, I Love Her So’: Eddie Cochran Covers Ray Charles
The last hit that Eddie was able to see climbing the UK charts entered the bestsellers on January 22, 1960.
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‘Birth Of The Cool’: How Miles Davis Started A Jazz Revolution
Recorded over three sessions between 1949 and 1950, Miles Davis’ ‘Birth Of The Cool’ is a landmark jazz album.
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Best Mel Tormé Songs: 20 Jazz Essentials From The Velvet Fog
A celebration and exploration of one of the 20th century's most indelible voices.
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‘Boogie With Canned Heat’: When The Heat Were At Their Height
‘Boogie With Canned Heat’ is a classic slice of late 60s blues-rock, thanks in no small part to ‘On the Road Again.’
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‘Come To Me’: Marv Johnson And The Birth Of Motown Records
Co-penned by Berry Gordy and Marv Johnson, ‘Come To Me’ became Motown’s first single, paving the way for the label’s world domination.
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Richie Havens’ Career Making Appearance At Woodstock
Richie Havens recorded some wonderful albums for Verve Records prior to appearing at Woodstock, but it was the festival that defined his career.
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Best Supremes Songs: 20 Essential Tracks That Keep You Hangin’ On
From classic hits sung by Diana Ross, to stunning tracks recorded by later line-ups of the group, the best Supremes songs reveal the group’s unique magic.
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A New Era In Music: Miles Davis’ Family On ‘Birth Of The Cool’
In an exclusive interview, Erin Davis and Vince Wilburn talk about the legacy of the pioneering album.
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‘Vivir’: Enrique Iglesias’ Life-Affirming Second Album
Enrique Iglesias’ second album, ‘Vivir,’ maintained its predecessor’s winning formula and remains one of his biggest.
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The Bee Gees’ Nashville Roots And Branches: This Is Barry Gibb Country
The all-star ‘Greenfields’ album affirms Barry's rightful place in a world of country and roots music that he has often visited.
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‘Bon Jovi’: Emerging Rockers Start Their New Jersey Breakout
The album was produced by Lance Quinn and Tony Bongiovi, the brother of frontman Jon.
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Agent Double-O-Soul: Making Contact With The Great Edwin Starr
Charles Edwin Hatcher, born on January 21, 1942 in Nashville, is affectionately remembered by everyone who ever heard or met him as Edwin Starr.
