Ronnie Milsap is an American. He loves the country, the charm of nature, and the serenity of his southern home. Unfortunately, in "Smokey Mountain Rain" our hero has become lost in the incandescent lights of L.A, in search of the glam and grandeur. Ronnie's southern twang drives the listener homeward bound and across the country in his pursuit of a lost love. And only Ronnie can put those heart aching lyrics and the listener in the seat next to him. Oh we know it hurts, but as long as we have those bittersweet songs of Ronnie Milsap everything else will be O.K.

Patti Labelle knows how to strike a chord in her listeners' hearts. She has a powerful yet soothing voice blending doo-wop, Gospel, and R&B delivering a sound unparalled to anyone. LaBelle has enjoyed immense success and fans agree, as number of nicknames for the singer lable her as the Godmother of Soul, the High Priestess of Good Vibrations and the Queen Of Rock & Soul.
Patti LaBelle "Love, Need And Want You"

In celebration of Leonard Cohen's new release, Songs From The Road (available in CD/DVD, Blu-ray, and Double LP formats September 14, 2010), Legacy Recordings / Sony Music Entertainment is thrilled to present the U.S. theatrical premieres of the concert film in partnership with Emerging Pictures. Songs From The Road features 12 unforgettable live performances from Leonard Cohen's 2008 / 2009 world tour.

Who could forget this Bangles' gem? "Walk like an Egyptian" is one of those songs that has been satirized over the years from Saturday Night Live to The Chipmunks, but the fans always return to the original to get their fix from the American all-female group.
Bangles "Walk Like An Egyptian"

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A great song glorifying the gritty days of the East Village of New York City. Unfortunately today, $30 doesn't pay your rent (as was the case, and lyric, in this song's day). Nonetheless, the soft melodies of Simon & Garfunkel serenade the listener with the stories of this iconic area of America's greatest city.
Simon & Garfunkel "Bleecker Street"

This photo by Don Hunstein is found on pages 96-97 of the book accompanying the second Box Set, TBD , the second Metal Spine box contained in THE GENIUS OF MILES DAVIS the most comprehensive and lavishly packaged collection ever dedicated to a single musical artist.

From page 130 of the book contained in The Complete Elvis Presley Masters. There are many iconic images of Elvis, but few that look as timeless as him in the leather outfit he wore for the 1968 NBC-TV special Elvis. Considered a "has-been" by music critics and even some disenfranchised fans, he had a great deal to prove. The result was electrifying as Elvis went back to basics and created, in tandem with producer Steve Binder, the most significant comeback by any artist in popular music.

What a day. Classic group...brand new song. The Wilson sisters Ann and Nancy are back at it as their new album drops today. Already certified Golden Goddesses, the rocking duo keep delivering the sound we want with the performances we love. Enjoy this song, enjoy this album, and enjoy your Tuesday.
Heart "WTF"

Take a gander at one of those "Top Albums Of All Time" lists that turn up periodically in your favorite music magazine and at or near the top will without question be Bob Dylan's Highway 61 Revisited. Today is the 45th anniversary of the Columbia Records release of that titanic LP: it is not an exaggeration to state that not just popular music but popular culture itself hasn't been the same since.

In a remarkable career that continues unabated more than a half-century after he first signed with Columbia Records, Johnny Mathis has performed songs in all manner of style and genre - from music composed for the silver screen and Broadway stage to golden-era jazz standards, contemporary pop hits, and holiday music both sacred and secular.

Today we look back upon one of the saddest days in over a century of Sony Music history. It was twenty years ago today that a helicopter crash took the life of Stevie Ray Vaughan: he was but thirty-five years old. Luckily we are left with almost a decade's worth of amazing blues-rock records and many great memories.
Stevie Ray Vaughn "Live Another Day"