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The Record - Liberal politics, Nostalgia & Rock 'n' Roll The song’s “piano finish,” written by drummer Jim Gordon and Rita Coolidge, was originally meant to stand alone. Duane Allman’s... The post Six Encounters with ‘Layla,’ One of Rock’s Most Beloved Songs appeared first on The...
Andrew Goutman
The Record - Liberal politics, Nostalgia & Rock 'n' Roll John Mayall, ‘Godfather of British Blues,’ is dead at 90. John Mayall, the multi-instrumentalist who pioneered a unique style of... The post John Mayall’s ‘Finishing School’ for Young British Blues-Rock Musicians appeared first on The...
Andrew Goutman
The Record - Liberal politics, Nostalgia & Rock 'n' Roll As a massive public figure, Clapton must realize that spouting his pro-COVID nonsense could have grave consequences. Paraphrasing the Independent:... The post COVID Wars: Who Needs Science When You’ve Got Eric Clapton? appeared first on...
Andrew Goutman
The Record - Liberal politics, Nostalgia & Rock 'n' Roll Even with the bitter taste of the Maharishi and Yoko Ono’s unwanted presence, the Beatles created a masterpiece. Most rock... The post The Beatles’ White Album: Brilliance Overcame Adversity appeared first on The Record.