Folk

From 'Layla' to 'Go Your Own Way' to 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,' real-life romances have sparked many Top 10 hits.

'Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976–1980)' is at least as good as any of its terrific Joni Mitchell predecessor collections.

Concerts from 1974 capture Bob Dylan (& the Band) at a key juncture in this huge box set.

The Continental Drifters garner the spotlight, thanks to an anthology, a tribute album, and a bio. Plus, reviews of CDs from Phil Alvin, John Surge, and Bento Box Trio.

Reviews of an expanded edition of Frank Zappa's Apostrophe, plus Mike Montrey Band, Kevin Gordon, Rebecca Frazier, Guy Davis, and Mac Leaphart

A new Gerry and the Pacemakers anthology collects all their hit singles (some in both stereo and mono) plus a 1964 California concert, an EP, and lots of album tracks.

Jerry Phillips, the son of legendary Sun Records founder Sam Phillips, grew up rubbing shoulders with icons such as Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash. Yet it is only now, at age 75, that he has gotten around to releasing an album of his own.

Reviews: A box set collects solo work by Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham, plus Steve Forbert and Michael Reynolds.

A new anthology features country rock pioneer Steve Young. Plus, reviews of CDs from Cat Stevens and Lightnin' Hopkins.

Reviews: CDs from Dickey Betts, Amanda Anne Platt, & Teni Rane, plus a rock & rockabilly anthology.