Sixty years after I got a neckache gaping up at Dylan’s generation-defining 1960s oracles, I’m still playing catch-up. Even in his dotage, he outdistances me.
Continue reading...324: Bob Dylan, ‘Things We Said Today’
182: The Shirelles, ‘Will You Love Me Tomorrow’
Once upon a time, about 40 years ago, people thought sex was bad. At least they said they thought sex was bad.
Continue reading...122: George Harrison, ‘You Know What to Do’ b/w Buddy Holly, ‘You’re the One’
Do you know these obscure gems?
Can you tell them apart?
156: Nilsson, ‘Without Her’
John called him his favorite American artist. Paul called him his favorite American group. You can’t do that.
Continue reading...128: The Isley Brothers/Beatles, ‘Twist and Shout’
Before The Beatles came The Isley Brothers. They’re the guys who really Twisted and Shouted.
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