The Incredible And Influential Jimmy Smith

‘Walking On The Moon’: Giant Steps Were What The Police Took

‘Their Satanic Majesties Request’: When The Rolling Stones Went Psych

‘Swordfishtrombones,’ ‘Rain Dogs,’ and ‘Franks Wild Years’: Tom Waits’ Legendary Trilogy

‘Lethal Injection’: Ice Cube’s Stellar Fourth Album

‘So Long Baby’: Del Shannon Makes It Three Out Of Three

‘Special Occasion’: Special Indeed For Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

Best Chess Soul Records: An Essential Top 10

‘Kaleidoscope’: How Kelis Rewrote The R&B Rulebook

‘Pendulum’: When Creedence Clearwater Revival Swung In A New Direction

Wings’ ‘Wild Life’: Paul McCartney Gets Back With A Band

‘You’re The First, The Last, My Everything’: Barry White Gets White Hot

‘I Have A Dream’: The Story Behind The ABBA Song

Best Christmas Pop Songs: An Essential Seasonal Playlist

Motown And Politics: From Dancing To Marching In The Street