Sometimes music grows on you. That was never how I operated. If it did not hit me pretty quickly, I moved on. Over the decades, I have passed on a number of decent, and sometimes very popular albums because something did not click. On occasion, these albums became hugely popular, always on the radio, which … More Give It Another Listen
Who are the best songwriters? There are many to choose from. There are some great songwriting teams, but I am only going to talk about individuals who write both music and lyrics. These are in no particular order. Bob Dylan – Bob has been at it for nearly 60 years. He is not a great … More Best Songwriters
I wrote a blog about the top bass players and Leland Sklar is on that list. He has played with everyone from the 1970s to present. I will list some of his credits but he has to be the top working session and touring bass player of the past 50 years. Besides his music, Sklar … More Leland Sklar (famous bass player)
Okay, so I like Jackson Browne. He’s been producing music for about 50 years now, he was just a kid when he started, and so was I. These days (also the title of his song), Browne is on the outside looking in. His albums sell modestly, but he’s steady concert draw. He’s got hardcore fans, … More Jackson Browne: Standing in the Breach (2014)
There was a three-year interval between Running On Empty and Hold On. In those days, a three-year gap was risky, music styles changed quickly and radio moved on, but Jackson Browne had established himself as an artist who fans would wait for. Running On Empty was one of the biggest albums of the decade, it … More Jackson Browne: Hold On (1980)
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