This week’s Rock’s Backpages is a Country Music special inspired by the publication of T
This week’s Rock’s Backpages is a Country Music special inspired by the publication of Tony Russell’s new book Rural Rhythm: The Story of Old-Time Country Music in 78 Records. In our “Almost Famous” spotlight, Tony writes beautifully about old-time legends Charlie Poole & Uncle Dave Macon, while the Free On RBP feature pulls out archive pieces on Gillian Welch & Loretta Lynn – both of whom release new albums this month. Also free on RBP are great pieces about Bunny Wailer & Chris Barber, two musical colossi we lost this week…For RBP subscribers, the week’s new audio interview is John Tobler’s 1983 catch-up with Phil Everly, who discusses his latest solo album and talks somewhat circumspectly about his fraternal feud with brother Don… and the duo’s planned reunion shows at London’s Albert Hall. RBP Subscribers also get the usual 50+ new articles in our ever-expanding library, including pieces on:• The Stones’ drug bust (1967)• Bob Seger (1976)• Pop videos (1982)• Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (1992)• Irwin Chusid (2001)• Danger Mouse’s Rome (2011)… and (from 2017) Valerie June. I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine,Anytime night or day.Only trouble is, gee whiz,I’m dreamin’ my life away… -- source link
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