All We Are Saying…

All We Are Saying…

As we remember John Lennon we are once again reminded how his contribution to this planet has transcended generations and genres. His presence is still felt widely across the universe and while we are forever saddened by his loss, his music continues to uplift. Of the many Lennon tribute records, our recent favorite is...

I Got Your Cover Right Here

I Got Your Cover Right Here

Last year must have been the year of the cover tune. Leading the pack of recordings devoted to the cover concept was Herbie Hancock and his star studded The Imagine Project. Herbie skillfully drove his crew of John Legend, Jeff Beck, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Pink, Seal and more through songs like “Imagine” and...

Nilsson Schmilsson

Nilsson Schmilsson

If you’ve ever belted out the chorus I can’t live if living is without you. I can’t live, I can’t give anymore, (and really, who hasn’t?) then you owe it to yourself to watch the documentary (now out on DVD) Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin’ About Him?). It’s the fascinating...

Remembering John Lennon

Remembering John Lennon

It’s hard to believe it’s been 30 years since the tragic death of John Lennon. I was in high school at the time and our usual revelry was instantly darkened by the news. We were silenced by complete shock and sadness but found our solace hanging on every note of Double Fantasy. The world...

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IMAGINE PEACE

October 9, 2010 marks the 70th birthday of John Lennon and the world is paying homage. Double Fantasy Stripped Down has been released, radio stations everywhere have programmed John Lennon tributes and even Google is in observance. But perhaps most significantly, Yoko Ono will be in Iceland relighting the Imagine Peace Tower in his...