PETTY SMASH – Tom Petty & ‘DAMN THE TORPEDOES’ (1979):
On ‘DAMN THE TORPEDOES’ (1979) producer Jimmy Iovine captures the true essence of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.
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The most revelatory aspect of ‘Love and ‘Mercy’ is not the extraordinary music Brian Wilson produced at these junctures, but given his frailties how it ever emerged at all.
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‘Everybody’s Second Team,’ is an agreeable film and deserves praise for being original not to say quirky.’
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‘THE SOUND OF MY VOICE’ Linda Ronstadt documentary review
Linda Ronstadt is among the handful of artists blessed with the creative integrity to match her raw talent.