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Every Tuesday and Thursday, former Warner Bros. Records executive and industry insider Stan Cornyn ruminates on the past, present, and future of the music business. I woke up this morning. (I always try to start these essays with something positive.)...

On this day in 1974, Abba's "Waterloo" appeared on the charts - their first US Top 10 hit. Here they are performing the single on Eurovision.

PERRO (Planet Earth Rock & Roll Orchestra) Over the past decade, by my (rough) count, I have encountered at least three varying collections grouped under the catchall titles: the PERRO Tapes, the PERRO Sessions and the ’71 David Crosby Sessions...

We're getting closer and closer to the release date for THE MONKEES PRESENT (DELUXE), so here's another taster for you - Micky's fiery "Steam Engine (1969 Rough Stereo Mix)". It's just one of more than 80 tracks included on this...

I know, third-rate boogie band. And I kind of agree with you. But I can still muster some enthusiasm for "Flirtin' With Disaster," but that's not what I heard on Sirius today, that was "Whiskey Man." Once upon a time...

Every Tuesday and Thursday, former Warner Bros. Records executive and industry insider Stan Cornyn ruminates on the past, present, and future of the music business. “Light My Fire” At first, Elektra Records head Jac Holzman asked Paul Rothchild to fly...

On this day in 1971, "You Got A Friend," James Taylor's duet with Carole King, hit #1 on the US singles chart. The song also won a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.

Ahmet Ertegun was born 90 years ago today. The Atlantic Records founder's legacy was commemorated after his passing with a Led Zeppelin concert in his honor and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tribute. Here Aretha Franklin salutes her...

This is the “hangin’ out in the garage, smokin’ dope” edition of Dr. Rhino’s Picks. Tracks by Deep Purple, Jane’s Addiction, ZZ Top, Steve Martin & Love will help provide an acceptable soundtrack for staring relentlessly at that Rhino sticker...