Country and Americana

...including Billy Fury, who, though not as big a star as Cliff Richard, scored 27 Top 40 singles between 1959 and 1966, including 11 that made England’s Top 10.

Gauthier’s lyrics address topical themes without platitudes and often via the life stories of individuals. This is a courageous and powerful album from an important artist at the peak of her powers.

Stateside in 1967, folks were tuning in and dropping out, but in Paris they were tuning in to Thelonious Monk. "Monk Live In Paris, 1967, Volume Two" hits the streets on October 9.

There are two big reasons why the 5th Dimension topped Billboard’s pop chart twice in 1969, made the Top 40 an additional 18 times between 1967 and 1973, and won multiple Grammys.

Attending a Grievous Angels concert is like attending a revival meeting. The band is rocking and Charlie Angus is preaching messages of hope.

In the UK, according to Wikipedia, Richard has sold more than 21 million 45s, making him the third-highest-selling artist in singles chart history, behind only the Beatles and Elvis Presley.

The group doesn’t try to reinvent this material, bu freshens up each number and offers consistently satisfying musicianship and vocal work. It’s a safe bet that most fans of the "cosmic country" genre will love these covers.

Music reviews: a reissued concert set from George Harrison's ukulele-playing pal, Joe Brown. Plus, new albums from John R. Miller and Collective Soul.

Lance Cowan's latest cements his reputation as a writer of memorable, understated songs that exude warmth and humanity.

Aaron Lee Tasman's 'Get Over it Underdog' is a Daliesque mirror view of today’s world. An album for our times.