An obscure legend: the beautiful Bryan MacLean demo, of the indelible opening cut of Love’s “Forever Changes”, a gift that justifies all the mothers of the world cleaning out their garages and discovering their little boys’ lost treasures.
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160: Smokey Robinson & Aretha Franklin, ‘Ooh Baby, Baby’ (Live)
Two remarkable voices from the same ‘hood, Smokey and Aretha, velvet and steel, a magical meeting in a magical song. It’s not chemistry, it’s alchemy. Watch it and say a little prayer of thanks for being present at the creation.
Continue reading...159: Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: ‘Ooh Baby, Baby’
In which Jeff indulges in gooey nostalgia, imbibes a few underage beers, ponders his life, and swills the unadulterated, luscious gush of emotion that is Smokey Robinson and the Miracles’ ‘Ooh Baby, Baby’.
Continue reading...181: J.D. Souther & Linda Ronstadt, ‘Faithless Love’
JD was deeply involved with Linda Ronstadt at her most flowerful, collaborated with James Taylor and kissed Hope Steadman. No one deserves that much luck in life.
Continue reading...180: Tim Ries, ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ (Flamenco)
Fellas, if this doesn’t make your blood boil, you’re probably dead.
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152: Sam Cooke, ‘A Change is Gonna Come’
The unofficial anthem of the Civil Rights movement. Second in a series of three death-premonition songs.
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