RUNNING MAN: Jackson Browne & ‘RUNNING ON EMPTY’
With performances from the stage, hotel rooms and even the tour bus, ‘Running On Empty’ is the most ambitious live album ever recorded.
Tag Archive: Linda Ronstadt
WAY OUT WEST – the EAGLES & ‘DESPERADO’
With ‘Desperado’ the Eagles took the biggest chance of their career, recording a cowboy-concept album with no obvious hit singles.
‘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.
COMPILATION ELATION – 20 ‘Best Of’s’ fit for purpose……
DECADE (1977): Neil tells his story in inimitable style, with all Buffalo Springfield, CSN&Y and Crazy Horse bases covered.
MAKING ENQUIRIES – Twenty Great Songs that ask a question……
DO YOU WANT TO KNOW A SECRET – hard to imagine anything better being recorded on February 11 1963.
NO GAP YEAR – contrary to claims 1974 produced some great albums…..
‘1974 brought brilliant work from Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Joni Mitchell and Neil Young so has plenty to recommend it’
THE WARREN COMMISSION – Warren Zevon & ‘EXCITABLE BOY’……
With ‘Werewolves of London’ becoming a hit single, ‘Excitable Boy’ rose steadily up the US album charts.
GOLDEN BROWNE – Jackson Browne hits 70
While ‘The Pretender’ does contain some harrowing moments it is an authentic masterpiece, the work of a considerable artist.
THREE TIMES LADIES – The Trio of Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris…
The glorious blend of their voices on the ‘TRIO’ recordings send every lyric into the stratosphere.
THE SINGER, THE SONG and STATE OF CALIFORNIA – Two BBC 4 Music programmes send out confused messages.
NY – BBC 1971. In ‘Heart of Gold’ Neil sings ‘I’m getting old’ – somewhat ironic at the age of 27…..