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“It was actually very easy. The song virtually played itself.” The story of the Steely Dan classic starring Jimmy Page’s favourite guitar solo
Steely Dan’s 1972 track “Reelin’ In The Years” became one of the band’s best-known songs, notable for guitarist Elliott Randall’s improvised solo, which Jimmy Page later named his favourite of all time. The song’s origins lie in the early partnership between Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, who met at Bard College in New York in…
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3 Self-Titled Debut Albums That Shaped 1970s Rock Music
Eddie Van Halen and Sammy Hagar No one does it like 70s rock. Here are a few rock albums from the decade that put all other self-titled debuts to shame. The post 3 Self-Titled Debut Albums That Shaped 1970s Rock Music appeared first on American Songwriter.
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‘Coming Into Los Angeles’: the terrifying plane ride that inspired Arlo Guthrie’s generational 1969 hit
Far Out Magazine revisits the story behind Arlo Guthrie’s 1969 song “Coming Into Los Angeles,” explaining how a genuinely nerve-wracking flight helped shape one of the era’s most enduring counterculture anthems. The piece situates the track within the anxieties of travellers attempting to bring drugs through customs at the height of America’s crackdown on smuggling,…
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Olivia Rodrigo: Abortion Bans Are “Pro-Control, Not Pro-Life”
Olivia Rodrigo has released a series of conversations with reproductive rights experts, arguing that US abortion bans are “pro-control, not pro-life” rather than genuine protections for life. The discussions, shared ahead of her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival, see the singer sitting down with Center for Reproductive Rights President Nancy Northup and several legal and…
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CHRISTIAN CALGIE: Why Net Zero opponents fear we’ve gone from Mad Miliband to Miatta, even madder than Miliband!
This is a Daily Mail comment piece by columnist Christian Calgie, prompted by a UK government reshuffle in which Ed Miliband’s role overseeing Net Zero and energy policy appears to have passed to a successor referred to in the headline as “Miatta”. The piece reflects concerns among opponents of Net Zero policy that the change…
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“When he sang, there was nothing else in the world that felt so powerful.” A guide to Howlin’ Wolf’s best albums
Louder magazine has published a buyer’s guide to the best albums of Howlin’ Wolf, the influential Chicago blues singer born Chester Arthur Burnett in 1910. The feature, which draws on tributes from musicians such as Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, celebrates Wolf’s fearsome stage presence and thunderous vocal delivery, arguing that his recorded catalogue remains…
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‘Twilight’ Saga Sparkles Again With Alex and Ani’s New Vampire-Inspired Jewelry Line
Alex and Ani has launched a jewellery collection inspired by Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight saga, aimed at longtime fans (“Twihards”) wanting to celebrate the franchise’s romance. The range includes bracelets, rings and necklaces referencing key characters and moments, such as Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, Jacob Black and the town of Forks, Washington, with pieces available to…
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3 Classic Rock Songs From the 1980s That Changed Forever After One Live Performance
This is a list-style feature from American Songwriter highlighting three rock songs from the 1980s that became legendary because of standout live performances rather than their studio versions. The article argues that iconic televised moments, particularly at Live Aid 1985 and the MTV VMAs, transformed already popular songs into defining cultural touchstones, giving them a…
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Latto Joins Doja Cat’s North American Tour As Special Guest
Doja Cat has announced that Atlanta rapper Latto will join her as special guest across the entire North American leg of her “Tour Ma Vie World Tour”. The run supports Doja Cat’s latest album, Vie, and comes as the two artists also release the video for “Okayyy”, their collaborative track featured on Latto’s album Big…
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Tour news: Wynonna, Rilo Kiley / Beachwood Sparks, Colin Stetson & Brìghde Chaimbeul, 200 Stab Wounds, Jesse Malin, more