Nilsson, Part II–the many gems he made in the short time before he embarked on self-destruction.
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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...145: Peter, Paul & Mary, ‘Early Morning Rain’
“Hi, I’m Peter, but I’m no saint.”
“Hi, I’m Paul, and I’m no saint.”
“Hi, I’m Mary, and I’m no virgin.”
312: ‘Go Easy, Kid’–Monica Martin (“stories”)
A treasure chest of intelligent, tasteful ear candy.
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Randy Newman’s first album sold numerous dozens of copies–an unrecognized work of genius.
Continue reading...136: James Taylor, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel – ‘Wonderful World’
More than a pop paean to pimply passion.
Continue reading...203: Aretha Franklin & Ray Charles: ‘Spirit in the Dark’
In which we peek outside the synagogue for a little boost in spiritual fervor.
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