Insights: Gordon Lightfoot and “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”
This song ranks as the greatest shipwreck ballad of all time. The performance by Lightfoot is unforgettable.
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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.
Covers Uncovered: Ray Charles ‘Modern Sounds In Country And Western Music’
This 1962 landmark album is one of the most important records ever made: musically, socially and politically.
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Aleksandra Ivanović ‘Ivanović plays Ivanović’ Album Review
Serbian classical guitarist Aleksandra Ivanović issues her stunning debut solo album ‘Ivanović plays Ivanović’, a must-hear for fans of classical guitar.
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Essentials: The Top 10 Classical Albums Every Music Fan Should Own
Whether you’re a classical connoisseur or a musical neophyte, here are ten albums that belong in every music fan’s library.
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Five Brilliant Seventies Albums
Here are five of our favourite records from artists who made an impact, and not just from record sales. These artists went on to make great music in many subsequent releases.
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Federico Albanese ‘Blackbirds And The Sun Of October’ Album Review
talian composer and pianist Federico Albanese releases another evocative and highly original album with Blackbirds And The Sun Of October.
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‘The Best of Gary U.S. Bonds’ Album Review
Gary U.S. Bonds was an electric live performer in the early 1960s, one who had a huge influence on Bruce Springsteen.
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Gogol Bordello ‘Trans-Continental Hustle’ Album Review
Serious or sober as you may be at the outset, this record will transport you to a multicultural dance party that will leave you gasping for breath.
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Bill Medley ‘Straight From The Heart’ Album Review
The legendary bass-baritone voice of The Righteous Brothers turns his hand to country music and delivers a stunning album with Straight From The Heart.
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