music history – Page 9

The Brilliant “Sgt. Peppers” Turns 50! And Hits #1 Again! The Beatles! A “Lonely Hearts Club” Musical Revolution!

By johnrieber on June 1, 2017 • ( 14 )

The Beatles Are #1 On The Charts! Yes, fifty years after the original release, “Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band” is topping the music charts! The amazing new box set, which I will get into shortly, is the #1 record… Read More ›

“Sgt. Peppers” RAW! The Beatles Rock Out A Stripped Down Version Of The Title Track!

By johnrieber on April 27, 2017 • ( 3 )

“I feel it, I feel it, oh baby now I feel it … Gotta be free now” Sing it, John! This is a revelation for fans of The Beatles – a raw, stripped down take of “Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts… Read More ›

Paul McCartney’s April 12 1967 Hippie Trip! The Beatles “365 Days”! 50 Years Ago, The One That Led To “Magical Mystery Tour!”

By johnrieber on April 12, 2017 • ( 6 )

The Beatles Get Their “Hippie” On! Fifty years ago, on April 12, 1967 – Paul McCartney was photographed on a journey back from the world of hippies, which would lead to one of the band’s great albums! This is Paul… Read More ›

Live Eagles CD From Europe! My “Lives Of Outlaw Men” Review! Different Version of “Tequila Sunrise”! Classic Eagles Live!

By johnrieber on March 30, 2017 • ( 9 )

The Eagles Live! We all know that the band has continued to perform live, with Glenn Frey’s son Deacon and Vince Gill joining Don, Joe and Timothy. However, another live album exists in Europe – a CD of classic live… Read More ›

“Daytime Nighttime Suffering!” Paul McCartney’s Toss-Off Gem! Don’t Say “Goodnight Tonight!”

By johnrieber on March 17, 2017 • ( 12 )

Paul McCartney’s “Toss Off” Gems! Paul McCartney routinely released songs throughout his career that never ended up on albums – at least not until special editions and bonus tracks became part of the “reissue” strategy in music. It all began… Read More ›

Laura Nyro’s “Eli And The Thirteenth Confession!” Todd Rundgren’s Love Letter To Laura’s Masterpiece!

By johnrieber on March 8, 2017 • ( 12 )

“Yes, I’m ready, so come on, Luckie!” These lyrics welcomed listeners to embrace a brilliant album from one of our great Singer/Songwriters, Laura Nyro…and she had something else to share as well: “Eli’s a-comin’ and the cards say… a broken… Read More ›

Vote For Todd! Erykah Badu “Covers” Todd Rundgren! Andre 3000’s Terrific “Hello”! Isley Brothers Soulful Todd Music!

By johnrieber on February 10, 2017 • ( 4 )

Time To Vote Todd Into The Rock ‘n Roll Hall Of Fame! Just voted again, and Todd continues to get votes, closing the gap between him and Stevie Nicks…regardless of where he ends up, this is a great show of… Read More ›

Big Beatles $$$ Lawsuit – SETTLED! Paul McCartney Gets His Beatles Songs Back!

By johnrieber on January 19, 2017 • ( 14 )

Breaking Beatles News! Paul McCartney’s lawsuit against Sony has been settled, and his Beatles songs are his again! As The Guardian reports: “Paul McCartney has reached a settlement over copyright to the Beatles catalogue, avoiding a legal battle that could… Read More ›

Todd Rundgren’s “One Long Year!” Todd’s Experimental Music From The Dial-Up Era Of The “Worldwide Web”!

By johnrieber on January 15, 2017 • ( 6 )

Todd Rundgren’s “One Long Year” On The Web! Todd fans know that this Musical Artist has always been at the forefront of new technology, so it makes sense that he would also have led the way in the 90’s on… Read More ›

The Eagles End Their “Long Run!” Their Last 70’s Music! Hit Singles! Band Fights! The End Of An Era…

By johnrieber on January 7, 2017 • ( 7 )

The Eagles End “The Long Run!” After almost a decade in the music business, a phenomenal band called it quits – torn apart by feuding band members after creating a decade of incredible music. The Eagles formed in 1971, and… Read More ›