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Douglas McPherson
In 1969, Elvis recorded one of the biggest tracks of his career, Suspicious Minds. Douglas McPherson discusses the landmark recording with songwriter, Mark James According to songwriter Mark James: “When…
We pick out some of the best rock’n’roll songs from over the pond that were reinvented by UK performers with our Top 20 British rock covers of US records Covering…
A quarter of a century after his passing, we remember the Texan rockabilly pioneer Buddy Knox, who got the world on its feet with his evergreen dancefloor-filler Party Doll –…
Inspiring three hit covers and an acclaimed version by The Clash, Brand New Cadillac was a B-side that became a classic, while the life of its writer – Vince Taylor…
The festive season just would not be the same without Brenda Lee’s Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree. So it’s hard to believe that such a cracker flew like a turkey…
In 1963, Roy Orbison released a single like none before it. In Dreams helped him upstage The Beatles and, 23 years later, introduced him to a whole new generation of…
Showaddywaddy’s former lead singer for almost four decades now manages the band. This year, they celebrate their 50th anniversary with an extensive tour and boxset. By Douglas McPherson For the…
A low-budget movie designed to cash in on the emergence of rock’n’roll, Jamboree captured performances by Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Carl Perkins, Charlie Gracie and others… By Douglas McPherson…
Despite a big-ticket cast, it was a seven-year-old girl on debut that stole the show in Elvis’ 12th movie… By Douglas McPherson According to the old showbiz adage, you should…
More than six decades after Johnny Burnette scaled the charts with Dreamin’, his son Rocky Burnette and nephew Billy Burnette discuss the life, death and lasting influence of one…