Chris Bell – I Am The Cosmos
Big Star was an influential band back in the 70’s and a big part of the sound was Chris Bell’s songwriting and guitar style. I Am The Cosmos, off Chris’ 1978 album, is a clear indication he was an integral
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Jimmy Davis & Junction – Catch My Heart
Way back in the mid 80’s the music scene in and around Memphis was at its peak. Local venues had top tier talent just about any night of the week. Our 3rd in a series of Memphis bands, this week’s
The Hombres – Let It All Hang Out
In our second installment of Memphis Musicians we bring you, The Hombres. You may not remember their name but I bet you remember their one-hit wonder, Let It Out (Let It All Hang Out). This 1967 hit (yes it was)
Jimi Jamison – Everybody’s Got A Broken Heart
From The Debuts to Target, Cobra, and Survivor, Jimi’s voice has been on a radio near you for more than four decades. His distinctive style and range was hard to miss and we’re happy we were around to hear it.
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Wings – Picasso’s Last Words (Drink To Me)
Another in our series of songs from albums released 50 years ago. Paul McCartney is a songwriter’s songwriter. If we only had the songs from the Beatles albums, that would be enough to enshrine him in the Songwriter’s Hall of
Elton John – Grey Seal
Lennon & McCartney, Frey & Henley, and Dozier & Holland all wrote songs together that would fill a few days worth of airplay. Another very successful duo was that of Elton John and Bernie Taupin, the two writers of today’s
ELO – Showdown
Not a lot of bands in the 70’s thought “you know what would sound good in a rock band? A string quartet!” But Jeff Lynne did, and boy was he right. Their sound was like no other band before or
Jackson Browne – These Days
The first in a 4-part series on albums released 50 years ago. Jackson Browne’s 1973 album For Everyman began side one with Take It Easy, a song co-written with Glenn Frey and a massive hit for the Eagles. Jackson closed
Julian Lennon – Valotte
With a last name like Lennon you better be able to deliver the goods when it comes to songwriting. Julian’s debut album answered the call admirably. In constant rotation on MTV and a decent chart position, John Lennon’s first son
The Call – Let The Day Begin
The American band The Call had a unique sound, and especially in the case of Let The Day Begin, had an uplifting message. Released in 1989 the album by the same name had great material and a fun new sound