Long-Lost Del Shannon Sessions Finally Emerge on ‘The Dublin Sessions’
When Del Shannon died back in 1990, I’m pretty sure that I wasn’t too phased by it. I was taken aback — and, of course, […More?]
Articles by George Brandon
Discover the Heavenly Sound of Would-Be Soul Superstar Jeanette Jones
It’s almost a cliche at this point to call any unknown performer a “lost treasure” or whatever worn-out label you prefer to use. The shelves […More?]
Two Huge Concerts, One DVD: ‘The T.A.M.I. Show’ and ‘The Big T.N.T. Show’ Together at Last
The T.A.M.I. Show — “T.A.M.I.” being an acronym for Teenage Awards Music International or Teen Age Music International — was a feature film that played in […More?]
Follow Billy Vera From ‘Harlem to Hollywood’ in New Memoir
On the surface, the idea of publishing a Billy Vera autobiography may seem a bit preposterous; it certainly was to me. After all, why would […More?]
One-Hit Wonders and Their Albums: “Nobody But Me” and the Human Beinz
The history of the charts is full of one-hit wonders. These are artists who had — or are only remembered for — one huge hit. […More?]
ALBUM: The Beau Brummels, ‘Triangle & Bradley’s Barn’
Most folks are familiar with San Francisco’s Beau Brummels via their hits “Laugh Laugh” and “Just a Little.” During 1965, they hit the top 20 […More?]
One-Hit Wonders and Their Albums: Telling Stories Beyond ‘Brother Louie’
The history of the charts is full of one-hit wonders. These are artists who had — or are only remembered for — one huge hit. […More?]
The Dramatic Conclusion of Badfinger… And the Lost Album You’ve Never Heard
How could things possibly get any worse? Just two years earlier, Badfinger had plenty of reasons to be optimistic. Having released four hit singles in […More?]
The Elusive Steely Dan 45 RPM Single They Don’t Want You to Hear
In October 1972, Steely Dan released their first album, Can’t Buy a Thrill. The following month, the album’s first single “Do It Again” made it […More?]
ALBUM: King Curtis, ‘The Complete ATCO Singles’
If you’re diving into this review without knowing much about King Curtis, then you’ve made my day, because now I feel a little less alone. […More?]