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Into the Mystic
A microphone, a sharp suit, and that unmistakable Belfast voice rising out of a rhythm and blues storm — Van Morrison turned…
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A Wry Little Plea — the making of Todd Rundgren’s first chart breakthrough
Here’s what made Todd Rundgren’s first hit such a winning radio record: a smart lyric, a bright piano hook, and the sound…
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How Jim Croce Made Every Song Feel Personal
A Jim Croce record still feels like a friend settling in to tell you a story. In just a few short years,…
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Barry Manilow on the Dial
Barry Manilow made sentiment sound spectacular.
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Needle Drop: Paul Simon
The red studio light flickers on, a guitar lands softly in the mix, and suddenly Paul Simon is right there in the…
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Todd Rundgren — the studio wizard with a pop heart
Why do we still play Todd Rundgren? Because few artists could pack so much heart, melody, and studio magic into a three-minute…
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How Neil Sedaka Kept the Hits Coming
One line everyone still shouts is "Breaking up is hard to do," but Neil Sedaka’s story goes far beyond a single immortal…
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A Melody in a Los Angeles Studio: Neil Diamond’s Song Sung Blue
Soft, modest, and impossible to forget, Song Sung Blue proved that a whisper could beat a shout in 1972.
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Neil Diamond lit up every room he sang in
Neil Diamond brought drama, warmth, and unforgettable melodies to popular music, creating songs that still fill dance floors, car radios, and concert…
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A Piano in Brooklyn and a Jingle That Changed Everything
From Brooklyn piano student to hitmaking master, Barry Manilow built a career on melody, drama, and heartfelt connection. His songs still light…
