Howard Smith's personable recordings of interviews with John Lennon and Yoko Ono bring the couple into the listener's living room.
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50 Years Ago Today – Remembering The Beatles First Appearance on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’
What happened to The Beatles is nothing short of extraordinary. They went from those first fledling moments on a cold Sunday night in February 1964 to a juggernaut that literally rocked the world.
Read More »Music Review: The Beatles – ‘The U.S. Albums’
Thirteen discs modeled after the Americanized editions that first-generation fans grew up with. The 'Capitol sound' has been mostly ditched in favor of the 2009 remasters.
Read More »Music Review: Julian Lennon – ‘Everything Changes’ [2013 Reissue]
Though it falls short of being essential, it's almost an excellent album.
Read More »Music Review: Harry Nilsson – ‘The RCA Albums Collection’ [Box set]
Sony Legacy's magnificent box set of the singer-songwriter's RCA recordings includes all his high notes, his low points, and everything in between.
Read More »Study Shows Happiness in School Leads to Better Grades – But Should We Care About the Grades?
Sit with your own children at dinner and, after asking about homework and tests, ask the more pertinent question: “Were you happy today?”
Read More »Music Review: Sam Phillips – `Push Any Button’
Sam Phillips' new release `Push Any Button' draws from past formulas, but is as original as Phillips has always been.
Read More »Music Review: James McCartney – ‘Me’
James McCartney tackles life's adversities in his first full album.
Read More »Martin Richard’s Image Should Become Worldwide Symbol of Peace
Perhaps the United Nations could declare a Martin Richard World Peace Day.
Read More »Little Orphan Me
Now, with both my parents gone, I must face the indisputable fact that I am an orphan.
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