by Kevin Burton You knew any rock and roll road trip would have to stop by Memphis, right? Well, we are using a Chuck Berry vehicle to get there. We’re going Coast to Coast this summer, talking rock and roll history by means of songs with a state or city in the title. …
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Here’s One Rockin’ And Rollin’ Birthday Party
by Kevin Burton The idea of a birthday party – you know, with the cake and the funny hats – has always seemed lame to me. Today I’m changing my tune. There is one such party I would put together and attend if I could. Wait till you hear the musicians who share …
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The Rubberband Man Is Out Of Sight
by Kevin Burton A song that producer Thom Bell wrote for his overweight son is by far my favorite Spinners tune and has always been a guilty pleasure. Now I’m trying to get to the bottom of it. The song is “The Rubberband Man.” Bell wrote the song to help improve his …
Huge Hit “Maggie May” Almost Discarded
by Kevin Burton The smash hit that was number one on the American pop chart fifty years ago today was almost tossed aside. It was included on Rod Stewart’s “Every Picture Tells A Story” LP at the last minute, according to the entry in the Billboard Book of Number One Hits. One …
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