Music Production
Yellowjackets in ‘Parallel Motion’
Even after 40 Years and 26 Records, the Yellowjackets are still moving in sync with their latest album, Parallel Motion.
Robyn Flans
Music Production
The Resilience of Jeff Saenz
After losing both hands, engineer/guitarist/studio owner Jeff Saenz has returned to music, focusing on his work as a producer.
Music Production
Now Toto & Solo: Hitmaker David Paich Records ‘Forgotten Toys’
Recorded with the help of friends, bandmates and Bob Clearmountain, Toto keyboardist David Paich steps out with his first solo album.
2016
Classic Tracks: The Emotions’ “Best of My Love”
If The Emotions’ hit single “Best of My Love” sounds like a female version of Earth, Wind & Fire, that’s because it almost is....
2016
Classic Tracks: The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s “An American Dream”
Four studios from all around the country, an initial duet refusal, and the ultimate singing partner were all part of the “An American Dream”...
2016
Classic Tracks: Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car”
When stars align and the right producer hears an artist, gets excited and shares a vision—even helps shape that vision—magic is often the result....
2016
Classic Tracks: Journey’s “Open Arms”
VH-1 named it the greatest power ballad of all time, and even though it only went to Number 2 on the Billboard charts in...
2016
Classic Tracks: Elton John’s “Honky Cat”
How do you choose a classic track out of Elton John’s vast collection of greatness? You gotta go for the unexpected, I guess, and...
2015
Classic Tracks: Mary Hopkin’s “Those Were the Days”
Who could possibly predict that a five-minute recording of a Russian romance song composed in the early 1900s with English lyrics written in the...
2015
The Boxmasters Times Two
Some people might call it schizophrenic, some might call it bi-polar. Heck, Billy Bob Thornton has even called the new Boxmasters project ‘Somewhere Down...
2015
Classic Tracks: The Zombies’ “She’s Not There”
If one of the defining characteristics of a Classic Track is its immediate recognition, then The Zombies’ “She’s Not There” is as classic as...
2015
Classic Tracks: The Young Rascals’ “Groovin’”
“You’re creating a place for that song to exist,” Cavaliere says. “I mentioned that to Paul McCartney when I saw him after that and...
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Classic Tracks: The Turtles’ “Happy Together”
If Disneyland is the happiest place on Earth, then Happy Together is the happiest song on Earth. It isn't enough that the lyrics start...
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Classic Tracks: Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin'”
Songwriter/keyboardist Jonathan Cain, drummer Steve Smith and producer Kevin Elson share how they captured lightning in a bottle in the studio.
Classic-Tracks
Classic Tracks: Pat Benatar’s “Love Is a Battlefield”
It's fortunate that most creative people are extremely confident in their visions and fight for their beliefs. Many hits would not see the light...
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Classic Tracks: Toto’s “Africa”
At the 1982 Grammys, accepting Toto's sixth award of the night, David Paich raised the award in the air and said, We'd like to...
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Classic Tracks: Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight”
The story behind Phil Collins' classic "In The Air Tonight" and arguably the most famous drum fill of all-time.
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Classic Tracks: Earth, Wind & Fire’s “Shining Star”
Maurice White took a walk one night early on in Earth, Wind & Fire's three-week stay at Caribou Ranch in rural Colorado for the...
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Classic Tracks: Loggins & Messina’s “Vahevala”
Even though Loggins & Messina scored only three Top 40 hits hard to believe for those who grew up listening to them the duo...
Classic-Tracks
Classic Tracks: The Doobie Brothers’ “What a Fool Believes”
No one was more surprised than Michael McDonald when the song he wrote for the Doobie Brothers, “What a Fool Believes,” earned Grammys for...
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The Police’s ”Every Breath You Take”
Police drummer Stewart Copeland still can't listen to Synchronicity without thinking of the last tough days he spent recording with The Police. The band...
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Daytime Drama
A tormented Sonny Corinthos laments his wife's betrayal at the same time as he imagines her enticing figure on their staircase, accompanied by the...
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