Tubular Bells is a very ambitious project. Mike Oldfield’s vision was so extensive that the studio technicians had to use a wide range of innovative techniques…
Rock
22/05/2018: “Spirit In The Sky” by Norman Greenbaum
Norman Greenbaum was a bit of a one hit wonder… but what a hit that was. “Spirit In The Sky” is a triumphant proclamation of…
21/05/2018: “Where Did You Sleep Last Night” by Nirvana
The Leadbelly version of this song is very nice; he has a great soulful voice. But more than anything else, it’s hard to find a…
17/05/2018: “November Rain” by Guns N Roses
This song is included mainly for the sake of that guitar solo. The rest of the song is very nice, sure, but that guitar solo…
16/05/2018: “Moonage Daydream” by David Bowie
David Bowie is one of the most interesting performers to emerge in the 20th century. His early attempts in the late Sixties ranged from out-there…
15/05/2018: “Stairway To Heaven” by Led Zeppelin
Stairway To Heaven has had some controversy because it is alleged that the main riff is stolen from another song, “Taurus” by Spirit, released in…
13/05/2018: “Another One Bites The Dust” by Queen
What a bassline. Apparently, John Deacon (Queen’s bassist) was inspired by Chic’s “Good Times” to come up with the absolute monster of a bassline in…
10/05/2018: “Who Loves The Sun” by The Velvet Underground
The Sun is an often underappreciated, yet undeniably essential part of life. Sometimes it seems too hot, sometimes too cold, but the Sun is always…
09/05/2018: “Riders On The Storm” by The Doors
The Doors had a sound that stood apart from many contemporary rock bands. The use of Rhodes pianos or organs, the walking bass in songs…
06/05/2018: “Dancing In The Dark” by Bruce Springsteen
“Dancing In The Dark” was the first single released from Bruce Springsteen’s huge 1984 album, Born In The U.S.A. It’s a very fast, driven song in…