A unique form of Irish song that most have never heard of
It’s called “Lilting,” is done in Gaelic, and doesn’t have any real words.
All-star ensemble: Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations”
Excellent live performance from the 2001 all-star tribute to the Beach Boys and Brian Wilson.
Paul Simon: Live performance of the Beach Boys’ “Surfer Girl”
More from the 2001 live concert tribute to Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson,
The Beatles: “Chains of Love” (with musicology notes)
The Beatles play a Carole King song that breaks the bounds of rock-and-roll phrasing. Click to see how.
Weekend thoughts on Working Class Heroes (with music)
A Working Class Hero is something to be. A One-Percent Hero is someone to flee.
Carly Simon, David Crosby, Jimmy Webb: “In My Room” (live)
In tribute to the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, from a live performance at Radio City Music Hall in 2001.
This bird seriously likes Rock & Roll (video)
I always wonder whether these animals are reacting in glee or horror to the music.
Two of the most beautiful songs you’ll ever hear (video)
Stunningly moody and beautiful covers by Jeremy Little & Eva Cassidy, from the Wizard of Oz (listen to them).
The Beach Boys: “Heroes and Villains”
The Beach Boys multi-voiced classic in an assembled Smiley Sessions version.
St. Patrick’s Day – Music & Food
The perfect combination for St. Patrick’s Day. The Pogues & Dubliners plus Guinness beef stew.



