In early 1964, a few months before “You Really Got Me” made the Kinks into stars, they released their debut single: a cover of Little Richard‘s “Long Tall Sally.” Like the Beatles, who also covered “Long Tall Sally” in 1964, the Kinks were captivated by the late rock & roll …
Read More »Flashback: Van Halen Play 'Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love' at Wild 1984 Detroit Gig
Michael Anthony made pretty big Van Halen news earlier this this week when he revealed that he was approached last year by the band’s management about a reunion tour. A representative from David Lee Roth’s team also called him, and he was so confident it was in the works that …
Read More »Flashback: Bob Dylan and Joan Baez Duet for the Last Time
Joan Baez played the final New York City concert of her 60-year career last night to a capacity audience at New York’s Beacon Theater. It was an emotional evening that touched on many of the key songs in her history, including “The House of the Rising Sun,” “No More Auction …
Read More »Flashback: Harry Nilsson Sings a Wistful 'Gotta Get Up' in 1971
Harry Nilsson is in the midst of an unlikely comeback. Netflix’s new hit series Russian Doll, in which a video-game developer dies over and over again on her 36thbirthday, features his charming “Gotta Get Up” on endless loop. This has sparked interest in the Seventies singer-songwriter, and spawned articles informing …
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