Source: The Story Behind Alice Cooper’s First Hit, ‘Eighteen’ – WSJ “The last line of my lyric to “Eighteen” was supposed to be “I’m 18 and I hate it.” But as I neared the end of my vocal in the studio, I decided to flip it to “I’m 18 and I like it.” I wantedContinue Reading
Nick Lowe: An elegant elder statesman of rock (From HeraldScotland)
NICK Lowe once penned a song called When I Write The Book. Thirty-odd years later, we’re still waiting. Elvis Costello may have recently… Source: Nick Lowe: An elegant elder statesman of rock (From HeraldScotland) His energies are required elsewhere. Fatherhood, rather late in the day, and a settled second marriage have played havoc with hisContinue Reading
Where the streets have no statues: why do the Irish hate U2?
Source: Where the streets have no statues: why do the Irish hate U2? | Music | The Guardian “In other words, the nation’s dislike of U2 is classic Irish begrudgery – the phenomenon that Irish people are predisposed to feel envy and resentment towards those who achieve a certain level of success. Harry Browne, authorContinue Reading
The Beatles/John Lennon UNRELEASED track – What about Brian Epstein?
The Beatles/John Lennon UNRELEASED track – What about Brian Epstein? I don’t know where all these Beatles relics are coming from but they’re great. This song is especially interesting.
MBW’s World’s Greatest Songwriters series – Music Business Worldwide
Source: ‘I joined a cult for 4 years and lost $1m. But maybe, in the end, I won.’ – Music Business Worldwide ‘I joined a cult for 4 years and lost $1m. But maybe, in the end, I won.’ –Desmond Child WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST BREAK AS A SONGWRITER OR PERFORMER? When I was atContinue Reading
Rollins VS. Pop 1 of 2 – YouTube
I had a friend who met Iggy once and the description sounds very similar to Rollins description off the video. Iggy sounds like a man-cactus: all thorny outside with a squishy centre. I’m not sure if anyone really wants to meet Iggy; they just have this idea that if they could meet him some ofContinue Reading
Lou Reed – Walk On The Wild Side
Lyrics: Holly came from Miami, F.L.A. Hitch-hiked her way across the U.S.A. Plucked her eyebrows on the way Shaved her legs and then he was a she She says, ‘Hey babe, take a walk on the wild side’ He said, ‘Hey honey, take a walk on the wild side’ Candy came from out on theContinue Reading
Lovin You Ain’t Easy – Michel Pagliaro – YouTube
Sonny Rollins: ‘You Can’t Think And Play At The Same Time’
When you consider that critics have been writing about him for over 60 years, it can seem as if there’s nothing left to say about Sonny Rollins. But there is – because over the decades, the “Saxophone Colossus” has never stopped growing or adding to his sound. More than once, Rollins has stepped away fromContinue Reading
How to Be the Band Nobody Wants to Play with — Ever Again (in 10 Easy Steps) – Soundfly
Ready to be the band who’s not welcome back to any stage and who other bands dread performing alongside? Follow these 10 tips, and make it happen! 6. Drink… a Lot Get drunk. It’s what rock stars do, and if you’re going to play a rock-star set, then it’s probably a great idea to doContinue Reading