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Monday Morning Video – Jellyfish

Monday, February 03, 2025 By Mayer Danzig

I’m fortunate to have gotten to see many of my favorite artists perform live. Of course there are a few that slipped through the cracks. One of them was Jellyfish. The group crafted perfect pop songs, all enriched by their glorious harmonies. They only released two albums – Bellybutton and Spilt Milk, both of which […]

Filed Under: Pop, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Badfinger, Jellyfish, Paul McCartney

Bonus Monday Video – More on Buddy Holly

Monday, December 23, 2024 By Mayer Danzig

Rounding out Buddy Holly Monday, here are Dion, Graham Nash, Paul McCartney, and Ronnie Wood talking about the legendary Lubbock, Texas artist. Dion talks about time spent with Holly and sings “Rave On”. Nash talks about and plays Holly’s guitar, crooning “Peggy Sue”. McCartney and Wood dissect and perform “Peggy Sue”.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Pop, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Buddy Holly, Dion, Graham Nash, Paul McCartney, Ronnie Wood

Listen Up: Rave On Buddy Holly

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 By Mayer Danzig

When Buddy Holly died in a tragic plane crash in 1959, the world lost a tremendous musical talent. Only 22, Holly demonstrates a depth of talent rivaled by few in rock history. As important, he inspired generations of rock artists who now return the favor with a wide-ranged tribute to the rock legend. The sheer […]

Filed Under: Pop, Reviews, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Black Keys, Buddy Holly, Cee Lo Green, Detroit Cobras, Fiona Apple, Florence and the Machine, Graham Nash, Jenny O, John Doe, Jon Brion, Justin Townes Earle, Karen Elson, kid rock, Lou Reed, My Morning Jacket, Nick Lowe, Paul McCartney, She and Him

Mayer’s Playlist for August 2010, Part 2

Thursday, September 09, 2010 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUM OF THE MONTH: Pimps and Preachers, by Paul Thorn Paul Thorn is the Mark Twain of Americana. Possessing an endearing folksy charm, he fills his songs with a potent and intelligent wit. Thorn’s lyrics are typically self-depreciating yet hopeful. A fine example is “I Hope I’m Doing This Right.” After several verses of reflection […]

Filed Under: Americana, Blues, Country, Downloads, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Bob Walkenhorst, Gordon Lightfoot, John Lennon, Luke Doucet, Mic Harrison, My Jerusalem, Paul McCartney, Paul Thorn, Rich Pagano, Sarah Borges, Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles, Superdrag, The Beatles, the Sideshow Tragedy, the V-Roys

Mayer’s Playlist for Spring 2010, Part 2

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE SEASON: Street Songs of Love, by Alejandro Escovedo Alejandro Escovedo is living proof that some things just get better with age. Street Songs of Love rocks with abandon and rolls with purpose. “Anchor” is a fitting opener, electric guitars kicks off a rocker that, although mid-tempo, still packs a forceful punch. “If […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Downloads, Folk, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Soul/R&B, Streams, Videos Tagged With: Alejandro Escovedo, Apples in Stereo, Betty LaVette, Bruce Springsteen, David Gilmour, Del-Lords, Elton John, Eric Ambel, Galactic, Ian Hunter, Irma Thomas, John Lennon, John Prine, Jon Dee Graham, Justin Townes Earle, Kate Miller-Heidke, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Nakia, Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, Roger Waters, Rolling Stones, Scott Kempner, The Beatles, The Who

Could Neil Young Have Been the 5th Beatle?

Monday, June 29, 2009 By Mayer Danzig

Filed Under: Rock, Videos Tagged With: Neil Young, Paul McCartney, The Beatles

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