Among the many winners on this roller-coaster ride are soulful renditions of “Let It Be” by Aretha Franklin and “Hey, Jude” by Wilson Pickett, the latter with guitar by Duane Allman, and George Benson’s jazzified “You Never Give Me Your Money.”
Read More »'The Soul of Designer Records' is one of the most fascinating compilations of gospel music ever produced.
Read More »Forty years of music stars share memories of one of the most important producers in the business, Arif Mardin, on a new DVD.
Read More »Muscle Shoals, Alabama has been the creative fount for many iconic like musicians like Bono, The Stones and even Alicia Keyes.
Read More »The legendary rocker lives again in an extraordinarily entertaining musical show.
Read More »Skydog: The Duane Allman Retrospective is as much overall popular music history lesson, as it is an essential chronicle of the man himself.
Read More »Aretha Franklin’s Arista singles are an essential chapter of post-70s rhythm and blues.
Read More »Simon chooses selections from his songbook from the sixties to date.
Read More »Glee had an average episode, but featured good characters who are often overlooked, and wonderful humor.
Read More »Glee returned last week with music from Adele, Aretha Franklin, Lykke Li, and Eric Carmen.
Read More »
Blogcritics The critical lens on today's culture & entertainment