The latest in a series of song histories based on the classic tunes in the video game The Beatles: Rock Band! This throwaway track, a vague idea of John's, was finished in one day, features no stylistic innovations to speak of, and was buried in the middle of an album that was barely a Beatles album at all. So why has its stature only grown with each passing year? Read a detailed breakdown of "Hey Bulldog" in my latest Beatles fact sheet.
Now updated! The year 1958 was perhaps the most important of Elvis Presley's life -- not because the Memphis Draft Board forced him to have hassenpfeffer and black pumpernickel for chow, but because of his mother's untimely passing. Could any one person, even his mother, have affected his The King so deeply? Yes, and as this latest in a series of Elvis histories shows, her passing accomplished what the rest of the world could not. Read more about the year 1958 in Elvis Presley's personal and professional life here.
Now updated! 1957 saw Elvis Presley move quickly from American superstar to international phenomenon -- yet forces were already at work to neutralize and control the King. The year of "Jailhouse Rock," Graceland, and "Ed Sullivan" from the waist up proved also to sow the seeds of personal tragedy and professional crises. Read more about the year 1957 in Elvis Presley's personal and professional life here.
The latest in a series of song histories based on the classic tunes in the video game The Beatles: Rock Band! John hated it, considered it a rush job only done to make Sgt. Pepper. But lost of critics (and fans) love the offbeat time signatures, the strange horns, the barnyard freakout, and the sly skewering of suburban life that is this classic. Read a detailed breakdown of "Good Morning Good Morning" in my latest Beatles fact sheet.
Hate Valentine's Day? Alone and loving it? Or are you looking to feel good about the woman who made you feel bad? Try my list of Top Ten Oldies Breakup songs, sung by men about women... it's the perfect antidote to the bad relationship blues.
Here's ten more classic wedding oldies for you brides-to-be, or you who know one... my picks for the ten SECOND-best oldies to play during the happy occasion. More songs about love, devotion, romance, and the event itself... take a look at this list, compare prices, hear the songs in question, and buy 'em right here. It's a great way to assemble the perfect wedding playlist!
New Orleans is now in the middle of its first Super Bowl Mardi Gras, which some call "Lombardi Gras" and some call "Dat Tuesday." Can't get to New Orleans and want to throw your own authentic Mardi Gras party? Planning to come down and boost the economy, but don't know how to sift through countless cover versions to find the original Carnival songs locals listen to? Begin assembling your Mardi Gras mixtape here!
Part two of the series, in honor of Valentine's Day -- the greatest duets in oldies history, including some songs that deal with the bad side of love, some which pledge eternal devotion, some which are sexy and playful, and at least one that doesn't count as a duet at all. What am I going on about? Find out here in my list of ten other great oldies duets.
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The latest in a series of song histories based on the classic tunes in the video game The Beatles: Rock Band! This throwaway track, a vague idea of John's, was finished in one day, features no stylistic innovations to speak of, and was buried in the middle of an album that was barely a Beatles album at all. So why has its stature only grown with each passing year? 
The respectable (and commercial) side of psychedelic music could be seen as lightweight by the truly turned on, but psych-pop's best hits carry a message just as revolutionary as their rock counterparts... and often with every bit as much musical innovation. 
Now updated! The year 1958 was perhaps the most important of Elvis Presley's life -- not because the Memphis Draft Board forced him to have hassenpfeffer and black pumpernickel for chow, but because of his mother's untimely passing. Could any one person, even his mother, have affected his The King so deeply? Yes, and as this latest in a series of Elvis histories shows, her passing accomplished what the rest of the world could not. 
Now updated! 1957 saw Elvis Presley move quickly from American superstar to international phenomenon -- yet forces were already at work to neutralize and control the King. The year of "Jailhouse Rock," Graceland, and "Ed Sullivan" from the waist up proved also to sow the seeds of personal tragedy and professional crises. 
The latest in a series of song histories based on the classic tunes in the video game The Beatles: Rock Band! John hated it, considered it a rush job only done to make Sgt. Pepper. But lost of critics (and fans) love the offbeat time signatures, the strange horns, the barnyard freakout, and the sly skewering of suburban life that is this classic. 
It presaged (and some say birthed) disco, took soul to the pop mountaintop, and brought the romantics to the dance floor... it's Philly Soul, the product of one city, several labels, and five amazing songwriter/producers.
Hate Valentine's Day? Alone and loving it? Or are you looking to feel good about the woman who made you feel bad? Try 
New Orleans is now in the middle of its first Super Bowl Mardi Gras, which some call "Lombardi Gras" and some call "Dat Tuesday." Can't get to New Orleans and want to throw your own authentic Mardi Gras party? Planning to come down and boost the economy, but don't know how to sift through countless cover versions to find the original Carnival songs locals listen to? 
Part two of the series, in honor of Valentine's Day -- the greatest duets in oldies history, including some songs that deal with the bad side of love, some which pledge eternal devotion, some which are sexy and playful, and at least one that doesn't count as a duet at all. What am I going on about? 
