 Overlooked Albums from the 1970sBy
Douglas Newman
This week’s Baker’s Dozen highlights 13 albums from the 1970s that often go unmentioned when discussing the best music from the decade.  Set the Controls to the Heart of the SunBy
Douglas Newman
Daylight savings is done. The temperatures are getting colder. What better way to prepare for the winter blues than taking in 13 (not so bright) songs about the sun.  Get Happy! 13 Songs to Repel GloomBy
Douglas Newman
Things are looking bleak – earthquakes, unemployment, war – not to mention the end of the world in 2012 (at least according to the Mayans). To help combat the doom and gloom, I’ve compiled a groovy playlist to help inject some light into the ever-present darkness that’s enshrouding the globe. Crank it up, and as Elvis Costello once proclaimed, “Get Happy!”  Fogerty Flies SoloBy
Douglas Newman
Although best known as the lead vocalist and principal songwriter for the legendary Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty has amassed an impressive, if understated, solo catalog. Here are 13 of my lesser known Fogerty favorites.  I Often Dream of TrainsBy
Douglas Newman
The railroad still enjoys a storied place in our society despite the fact that its heyday has long since passed. This can largely be attributed to its continued presence in popular culture, especially in film and music.  The Eagle Has Landed: Songs About Space & the MoonBy
Douglas Newman
In honor of the 40th anniversary of the first manned mission to land on the moon, here’s a Baker’s Dozen devoted to space.  The Marconi Invention: Songs About RadioBy
Douglas Newman
In honor of my renewed appreciation for classic radio (spurred on by Bob Dylan’s “Theme Time Radio Hour”), I present a Baker’s Dozen of great tracks about the dying medium. 
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