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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Tag: Popular Music Album Reviews
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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George Porter Jr. ‘Porter’s Pocket’ Album Preview
Legendary bassist from The Meters collaborates with his Runnin’ Partners on Porter’s Pocket, an album of vintage funk rhythms.
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Seth Walker ‘Why The Worry’ Album Preview
A terrific songwriter, a talented singer, and a wonderful guitarist, Seth Walker will soon release his 12th studio album Why The Worry.
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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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