 Happy B-Day Jimi! Hendrix’s Top 10 Musical PerformancesBy
Douglas Newman
Tomorrow, November 27th, Thanksgiving Day, is Jimi Hendrix’s birthday. He would have been 66 years old. Perhaps more significant is that this year marks the 40th anniversary of two landmark Hendrix albums – Axis: Bold as Love and the double-LP masterpiece Electric Ladyland.  Second Coming: 25 Great Sophomore RecordsBy
Douglas Newman
“Sophomore slump” has been a term bandied about by music critics when describing a follow-up album that pales in comparison to an artist’s unusually accomplished debut. While I question whether second records often tend to fall flat for most bands (I even question the validity of the sophomore slump phenomenon), I am intrigued by them, [...]  25 Songs for Saying GoodbyeBy
Douglas Newman
A reader suggested I make a list of songs for saying goodbye. Never one to turn down a request, I started digging through my vast collection of vinyl, CDs, and MP3s to find my favorite farewell songs. I came up with, I believe, a pretty solid and eclectic list of songs for saying goodbye.  Saving the Best for Last: 25 Great Closing TracksBy
Douglas Newman
Although less and less relevant in the age of MP3s, an album’s sequencing used to be a vital part of the creative process. Important for pacing, creating a mood, and establishing a cohesive artistic statement, the order of the tracks was often mulled over as closely as the recording itself. Opening numbers have been given [...]  10 Songs that Make Me CryBy
Douglas Newman
I admit it. I’m kind of a sap when it comes to music and its ability to conjure a well of emotions…even tears. That’s right, I’m a grown man who’s sometimes moved to tears when I hear certain songs. Mind you, the stars have to be aligned and all the pieces in place for me [...]  He Said/She Said: 20 Boy-Girl Duets for the AgesBy
Douglas Newman
There’s something special about duets with male and female voices. The contrast of sounds is pleasing to my ears. I especially like the ones where the vocalists are having a conversation through song – a musical he said/she said.  Riff Offs: 10 Songs That Resemble Other SongsBy
Douglas Newman
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Musicians are notorious for taking this old adage to heart, liberally “borrowing” (either intentionally or subconsciously) chords, melodies and/or lyrics from each other.  12 Songs for Joe the PlumberBy
Douglas Newman
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