I drive by this site almost every single day: Does it remind you of something? Well it should, since it’s the “hotel” that the Eagles made famous: Welcome To The Hotel California! It’s the Beverly Hills Hotel, located on Sunset… Read More ›
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Utopia’s Legendary “Disco Jets!” Todd Rundgren’s “Lost” Instrumental Oddity!
“It was a disco spoof, but it was a hoot to record and I remember laughing so hard I cried.” Todd Rundgren And Utopia Go “Disco!” Not familiar with this Utopia album? Well that’s because it was never released! More… Read More ›
Warren Zevon’s Lucky “Bad Luck” Streak! Bruce Springsteen! Brilliant Followup To “Werewolves Of London!”
Warren Zevon NEVER Threw Up His Hands! No, he was too busy playing piano and writing some of music’s most memorable songs! Yes, of course there is this one: “Werewolves Of London” is his signature song, from the classic album… Read More ›
The Eagles! Their Smash Hit Debut Album! The Iconic “Winslow Arizona” Statue!
“There it was, the sound. Extraordinary blend of voices, wonderful harmony sound, just stunning.” Yes, when listeners heard this band’s gorgeous harmonies, a new sound in country rock music was created! “Take it easy, take it easy Don’t let the… Read More ›
Warren Zevon! “Ray Donovan” Loves It! Linda Ronstadt’s Smash Hits! Eagles All Over It! Jackson Browne Produced It!
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A Pair Of “Desperados” Indeed! Tonight, the ending of “Ray Donovan” included “Desperadoes Under The Eaves”, a brilliant Warren Zevon Song from this Brilliant self-titled Warren Zevon album! Let’s look at one of Zevon’s greatest artistic…
Musical “Heaven And Hell”! The Eagles Dump Don Felder! His Candid Eagles Memoir!
UPDATE: this is NOT a slam against the Eagles or any band members! I have posted many stories about the group, and I am a longtime fan…I thought this was an interesting perspective – and one that was covered EXTENSIVELY… Read More ›
Todd Rundgren’s “Utopia 2!” A Neglected 80’s Power Pop Classic! Kasim Sulton’s Departure – And Return!
The Two Faces Of Utopia! Fans of Todd Rundgren and Utopia know there are two albums titled “Utopia”: one is the band’s debut, and the other almost a decade later…both are terrific for different reasons… This first Utopia album was… Read More ›
Rodney Dangerfield! Brilliant Comic “Gets No Respect!” “Rapping’ Rodney”! His Hilarious “Caddyshack” Outtakes!
“I Don’t Get No Respect!” It was his signature catchphrase, but legendary Comedian Rodney Dangerfield got respect for being one of the greatest standup Comics of all time! “That’s The Story Of My Life…” Dangerfield perfected a deadpan delivery of… Read More ›
Todd Rundgren Stays “Faithful!” A Shocking Record Label Betrayal! Beatles Covers! Brilliant New Songs!
“Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something…Faithful!” It was one of Todd Rundgren’s sterling achievements – a single side of music as good as anything he has ever released… “Rundgren’s ‘clearest and most interesting set of songs since Something/Anything?’” The… Read More ›
Warren Zevon! “Ray Donovan” Loves It! Linda Ronstadt’s Smash Hits! Eagles All Over It! Jackson Browne Produced It!
A Pair Of “Desperados” Indeed! Tonight, the ending of “Ray Donovan” included “Desperadoes Under The Eaves”, a brilliant Warren Zevon Song from this Brilliant self-titled Warren Zevon album! Let’s look at one of Zevon’s greatest artistic achievements, which was used… Read More ›
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