List ‘Em Carefully: Top Ten Songs by Ex-Beatles

By Matt Melis on April 7th, 2009

When my editor asked me to list the top ten songs recorded by John, Paul, George, and Ringo following their world-changing stint as the Beatles, I knew I was in for a daunting task. Actually, it proved to be downright overwhelming. The Fab Four have put out over 70 albums of material and recorded over [...]

Rock History 101: Derek & the Dominoes’ “Layla”

By Justin Gerber on February 8th, 2009

The beauty of Pattie Boyd has given birth to some of music’s finest songs. Boyd claims that The Beatles’ “Something”, written by the late George Harrison, is about her. By all accounts, Eric Clapton’s “Wonderful Tonight” was written for her, as well. There is yet another song written by Clapton from his time in Derek [...]

New Yusuf Islam single aids Gaza families, covers George Harrison

By Matt Melis on January 30th, 2009

Yusuf Islam (aka Cat Stevens) reemerged onto the pop scene in 2006 with An Other Cup, the singer/songwriter’s first mainstream release in nearly thirty years. Now, Islam, with the help of Klaus Voorman (aka The Fifth Beatle), has released a cover version of George Harrison’s “The Day The World Gets ‘Round” via iTunes and Jamal [...]

List ‘Em Carefully: Top 10 Live Albums

By E.N. May on November 12th, 2008

The live experience is the culmination of every music fans being. Getting up close (if you can) and personal for your favorite artist is always a once in a lifetime experience, no matter where you are. The stage also provides a place for those bands to let lose, be themselves, and show their paying audience [...]