Insights: Nina Simone “I Put A Spell On You” Review
The great jazz and soul singer Nina Simone sang the song Jalacy Hawkins wrote, not the one that Screaming Jay murdered.
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Author: Brian Miller
Brian Miller is the Editor of Vivascene, which he founded in 2010. A former record/audio store owner, print executive and business writer, he is devoted to vinyl records, diverse genres of music, guitar practice and b&w photography. He lives in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada.
Insights: Elvis Presley “Trying To Get To You”
Elvis Presley was the greatest cultural force of the 20th century. Here is a brilliant example of his early work.
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Covers Uncovered: Jimi Hendrix ‘All Along The Watchtower’
Here’s the scoop on the Jimi Hendrix version of ‘All Along The Watchtower’, arguably the best cover version of any cover version ever.
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Insights: The Legacy of Johnny Cash
The music of Johnny Cash is as about as powerful a country music experience as you could wish for.
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Covers Uncovered: Cream ‘Crossroads’
‘Crossroads’ is a blistering bravado live performance from the power trio Cream.
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Jake Shimabukuro and Mick Fleetwood ‘Blues Experience’ Album Review
Hawaiian ukelele artist Shimabukuro teams up with drummer Mick Fleetwood for a passionate Blues Experience. Highly recommended.
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José Feliciano ‘Feliciano!’ Album Review
A soulful classic 1968 release from a masterful performer, Feliciano! defies categorization.
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Burton Cummings ‘A Few Good Moments’ Album Review
The legendary Canadian pop-rocker Burton Cummings is back with a new album and an updated polished sound.
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Frank Sinatra ‘September Of My Years’ Album Review
September of My Years was recorded in 1965 when Frank Sinatra would soon turn 50; this is a concept album that ranks among his finest.
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