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3 Country Songs From 1973 That Every 70s Kid Can Still Sing Word for Word Today
Three memorable country songs from 1973 remain closely associated with the era, according to American Songwriter. The selection highlights their chart success, personal backstories and enduring singalong appeal. – Kris Kristofferson’s “Why Me”, from Jesus Was a Capricorn, was his first and only No. 1 single; he wrote it after an emotional church service. -…
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The greatest concert Anthony Bourdain ever attended: “It was 1973”
A Far Out Magazine piece revisits chef and broadcaster Anthony Bourdain’s account of the best concert he ever saw: a New Year’s Eve show in New York in 1973, when he was 17. Bourdain later recalled the bill as featuring Iggy and the Stooges alongside Blue Öyster Cult, Teenage Lust and a then-unknown Kiss, and…
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Remember When Eagles Scored Their First No. 1 With a Surprisingly Tender Ballad From 1974?
Eagles achieved their first US No. 1 single in 1974 with the gentle ballad “Best Of My Love”, despite having been trying to move towards a harder rock sound. The song’s success mattered because it showed the band that its country-rock and close-harmony roots remained commercially powerful, influencing how it balanced styles thereafter. The track…
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Watch: MICHAEL ANTHONY, KENNY ARONOFF And PHIL X Perform VAN HALEN Classics At 2026 ‘Drum Off’ Finale
Michael Anthony, Phil X and Kenny Aronoff performed Van Halen’s “Somebody Get Me A Doctor” and “I’m The One” at Guitar Center’s 2026 Drum Off finale in Los Angeles. The appearance helped mark the return of the drumming competition after almost a decade, highlighting both established rock musicians and emerging talent. Six finalists, chosen from…
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Olivia Rodrigo Drops ‘Handmaid’s Tale’-Inspired ‘Serena Joy’ as CD Single at Indie Record Store
Olivia Rodrigo has surprise-released ‘Serena Joy’ as a limited-edition CD single through an independent record shop in Tustin, California, ahead of her Daisy Chain Fields festival. The move highlights her support for independent retailers and the festival’s focus on women in music and fundraising for women and girls. Analog Music Shop received 500 copies, all…
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The one singer Joni Mitchell didn’t want to influence anyone: “Not great”
The wrong kind of influence. The post The one singer Joni Mitchell didn’t want to influence anyone: “Not great” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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“It was dark and cool, really different. Beth Gibbons was one of my greatest vocal and musical inspirations.” The story behind Portishead’s Dummy, the album that change everything for Evanescence’s Amy Lee
The article reflects on Portishead’s 1994 debut Dummy and its influence on Evanescence singer Amy Lee, who describes Beth Gibbons as a major vocal and musical inspiration. It places the record within a changing popular-music landscape, arguing that its dark, cool and distinctive sound offered an alternative to the dominant rock and pop trends of…
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Casio’s Smart Watch Launch as Wild Live Festival Ends
Casio has expanded its UK watch range with the F-B100W, a retro-styled digital watch that adds Bluetooth connectivity and step counting to a design inspired by the long-running F-91W. Priced at £55, it links to Casio’s companion app for activity records and settings, and also offers automatic time adjustment, world-time settings and a phone-finder function.…
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Willie Nelson’s First Top 10 Hit Turns 65: The Song That Helped Him Land His First Record Deal
Willie Nelson’s “Touch Me” marks 65 years since it was recorded for Liberty Records on 22 August 1961. Released in May 1962, it reached No. 7, becoming his first solo top-10 hit and helping establish him as a recording artist after an initially difficult search for a Nashville record deal. Before his breakthrough, Nelson had…