The Boswell Sisters had 20 hits in the early 1930s, and are arguably THE best vocal jazz group ever. Their 3-part harmonies are tighter than Aunt Bertha’s girdle. An education and a delight, 90 years on.
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112: James Taylor, ‘Yesterday’
No mere cover–James’ treatment is more convincing than Paul’s.
Continue reading...082: Dion DiMucci, ‘Sit Down Old Friend’
Dion’s turning 84. A living legend, a paragon of courage and swag.
Continue reading...308: Jakob Bro w. Lee Konitz, Bill Frisell, Paul Motian, ‘Evening Song’
3 wrinkled legends meet a chill young Dane. Music to think by.
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.
Continue reading...283: The Kinks/Lake Street Dive (Rachael Price), ‘Lola’
Them genders can fluidify wherever they want, I’m sticking with Rachael Price. She make my heart go thumpity-thump-thump.
Continue reading...121: George Harrison, ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ (Acoustic Demo)
The quiet Beatle??
The Beatle of spirit and flesh and some great music.
307: Bob Dylan, ‘Living the Blues’
How I met Dylan backstage at The Johnny Cash Show in 1969–the ‘true’ story.
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