A songwriting legend passed away in New York last night. Ellie Greenwich wrote some of the most enduring songs of the 60s, including the Crystals’ “Da Doo Ron Ron” and “Then He Kissed Me,” and the Ronettes’ “Be My Baby” (a song the Recording Industry Association Of America and National Endowment For The Arts included [...]
27Aug09
Ellie Greenwich, 1940-2009
12Aug08
Neil Diamond @ MSG
Tonight I was part of the capacity 18,600 crowd at the opening of Neil Diamond’s series of concerts at Madison Square Garden. What a fantastic show it was! In a decided shift from the usual song lineup of his concerts I’ve been to or seen/heard recordings of, he opened the night with a rousing “Holly [...]
It was unplanned that two Geek Outs in a row would have to do with concert events, but that’s what has happened. Next Tuesday, Neil Diamond begins a four night run at Madison Square Garden, and I’ll be there for that first night. And, yes, I’m looking very forward to it. I’ve been a fan [...]
I downloaded Neil Diamond’s new album Home Before Dark first thing yesterday morning and it was great music to play through the day. Neil once again collaborated with Rick Rubin, who worked with Neil on 12 Songs and also worked with Johnny Cash on the last albums that Cash made before he passed away. Their [...]
21Apr08
Beautiful Noise
A new Neil Diamond album hits on May 6. Home Before Dark is another collaboration with Rick Rubin, who worked with him on the spectacular 12 Songs a couple years ago. I’m excited for the album based on the bits I’ve heard on NeilDiamond.com. And I’m looking forward to the summer tour, which brings him [...]
