1960's

Sifting Through Rubble: 1960’s Psychedelia from the UK

A while back, we did an episode celebrating the Nuggets album, that quintessential collection of 1960’s psychedelic garage rock.  But…

2 years ago

Jeff Beck – A Retrospective

Jeff Beck was the guitar player's guitar player. Ask the great guitar players who they thought was the best, and…

2 years ago

The Kinks – “Dead End Street”

"Dead End Street" marked a shift in Ray Davies' songwriting. His songs began to take on a more UK-specific focus.…

2 years ago

Jimi Hendrix/Band Of Gypsys – “Message Of Love”

It's never a recipe for making great art when you're under pressure to deliver an album to a rival record…

2 years ago

Bettye LaVette – “I Still Want To Be Your Baby”

Bettye LaVette is the epitome of perseverance. She cut her first record in 1962 at the age of 16, but…

2 years ago

The Beatles play Shea Stadium, 1965 (with special guest Laurie Jacobson)

The Beatles had many peaks in their career, but their August 15, 1965 concert at Shea Stadium may be the…

3 years ago

Searching for Gold, Finding “Nuggets”

Perhaps the most influential compilation album of all time, the original Nuggets album was lovingly assembled by guitarist/author Lenny Kaye…

3 years ago

B.B. King: The King Of The Blues

B.B. King created a sound with his electric guitar that changed the world and made him a legend around the…

3 years ago

Creedence Clearwater Revival – “Run Through The Jungle”

Creedence Clearwater Revival were quite the phenomenon from 1967 to 1972. During that short period-- only 5 years-- they racked…

4 years ago

The Beatles – “Hey Jude” (with special guest James Campion)

It's nearly impossible to pick the "best" Beatles song, but by nearly every measurement-- sales, chart success, cultural impact-- it's…

4 years ago

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