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Dead & Company bassist Oteil Burbridge on Monday offered some candid reflections on Dead Forever, the Grateful Dead offshoot’s recently wrapped 30-show residency at Las Vegas, NV’s Sphere. The extended Sphere residency reportedly came together with relatively little notice and was not yet in the works when Dead & Company completed The Final Tour in 2023.

Oteil Burbridge Reflects On Dead & Co At Sphere: “I Can Never Say That My Best Days Are Behind Me”

Cat Stevens, the renowned British singer-songwriter, has captivated audiences worldwide with his soulful voice and introspective lyrics. Known for his unique blend of folk, rock, and pop, Stevens—now known as Yusuf Islam—crafted a rich catalog of music that spans decades. His songs, characterized by poignant melodies and profound storytelling, have left an indelible mark on the music industry. From his early works in the late 1960s to his most influential albums of the 1970s, Stevens’ music resonates with themes of love, peace, and personal transformation. This article delves into the top 10 best Cat Stevens songs of all time, celebrating his most iconic tracks that have defined his career. Whether it’s the reflective “Father and Son,” the timeless “Wild World,” or the spiritually uplifting “Morning Has Broken,” each song showcases his remarkable ability to blend poetic lyrics with captivating melodies. Join us as we explore the enduring legacy of Cat Stevens through these ten unforgettable tracks that continue to inspire and touch hearts around the globe.

10 Best Cat Stevens Songs of All Time

Photo Credit: Jason Stoltzfus — Today, Daniel Donato rises to the ranks of country’s brightest stars with the official announcement of his debut performance at the Grand Ole Opry. For his first-ever appearance on country’s biggest stage, the Nashville, Tenn.-bred ace axeman and road warrior will bring his thrilling stylings back home for night of top-tier jamming at the hallowed Rykman Auditorium. Donato, and a cast of vaunted collaborators, will take the stage on August 24.

Daniel Donato Plots Grand Ole Opry Debut

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It’s not every concert that one gets to hear three of rock’s most unique and standout vocalists on the same bill. But that was the case on Wednesday (August 7, 2024) when the Doobie Brothers headlined a show at New York’s Madison Square Garden with Steve Winwood as the opening act.

Review: Doobie Brothers 2024 Tour With Opener Steve Winwood

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Ahead of Slipknot's 2024 tour kickoff this evening (Aug. 6), the band has posted a series of artistic new photos displaying the masks of each member of the group. The masks have become a key part of the presentation for Slipknot over the years, with some band members making minor tweaks along the way while others have undergone radical transformations. With this being the 25th anniversary of the band's self-titled album, there's been plenty of interest concerning how they will honor that, and it appears that there are at least some throwback looks in the bunch.

Slipknot Share New Artistic Mask Photos Ahead of 25th Anniversary Tour

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Music has a unique way of creating something new from the old, and sometimes a cover version of a song can even outshine the original. Here are seven classic rock covers that managed to surpass their predecessors, offering a fresh perspective and sound that resonated more deeply with audiences. 1....

7 Classic Rock Covers Better Than the Originals

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Photo Credit: A Rood — On Sunday, August 11, 2024, Tedeschi Trucks Band took their Deuces Wild tour to Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights, Mich. During the summer stop, the band provided takes on self-scribed classics, pulls from lauded repertoires of The Allman Brothers Band, Aretha Franklin, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Billy Taylor and Leon Russell, in order to achieve a set which amalgamated their appreciation for artist that came before them, and modern focus, with added help from opener, Margo Price, who opened the show, and returned during its final moments.

Watch Now: Tedeschi Trucks Band Tap Margo Price and Company for Midwest Encores

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Composer and California icon Danny Elfman will play two Golden State concerts showcasing his career highlights. The performances — Nov. 2 at the Hollywood Bowl and Nov. 3 at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View — are his only remaining U.S. performances in 2024. Elfman will be backed by...

Danny Elfman To Play 2 Career-Spanning California Concerts

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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Willie Nelson is one of the country music world’s last few true songwriters. He’s an incredible talent who has put out a whopping 100 albums through his decades-long career. Most of those albums feature his stellar original works, but even Nelson isn’t immune to the appeal of a good ol’ cover song. Let’s look at five of Willie Nelson’s best covers of all time!

5 All-Time Willie Nelson Covers That Every Outlaw Country Fan Can Get Behind

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On Sunday, Sturgill Simpson will take the stage at the Outside Lands Festival. He prepared with a performance at Bimbo’s 365 Club in San Francisco on Friday, which was the country stalwart’s first concert in three years. Simpson’s setlist was full of covers. He played his twangy version...

Watch Sturgill Simpson Play His First Show In Three Years

Photo Credit: Bill Kelly — To meet a surge of demand, The Doobie Brothers have added a new set of Northeast dates to the 2024 Tour, which has brought the legendary rock quartet around the world in a celebration of its towering legacy. Following the 50th Anniversary Tour that reunited Tom Johnson, Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons and John McFee on the road for the first time in over 25 years, the 2024 Tour has dazzled with such high-profile live collaborations asSusan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks in Jacksonville, Fla. and Steve Winwood at Madison Square Garden just last week. With today’s announcement, the band plots a four-stop victory lap around the Tri-State area at the outset of October.

The Doobie Brothers Extend 2024 Tour with Tri-State Dates, Including Capitol Theatre Pair

The Paris Olympics' closing ceremony was chock-full of star power. However, one seemingly anonymous hooded guitarist managed to steal the show, sparking much online speculation about who it could be. Now French guitarist Noé Efira appears to have been confirmed as the man behind the mask – and the player...

Who is the mysterious hooded guitarist who performed at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony?

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Every Beatles fan — and there are a lot of them, from casual to hardcore — has an opinion on when the Fab Four of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr were at their best, from their mainstream pop success to their psychedelic era. Narrowed down from more than 200 recorded songs, we agreed on these top timeless tunes.

The 50 best Beatles songs ever, ranked

Back in February, Midnight North canceled a string of concerts after vocalist Elliot Peck received a major health diagnosis. This ultimately resulted in changes to the band’s itinerary, which were reflected in their friend and bandmate’s needs. While the leading lady has slowly returned to the live stage, taking part in Sunday Daydream Vol. 3 in July, the band announced its formal return this morning by unveiling the date and location of their fully-fledged San Francisco return, slated for the Great American Music Hall on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. The group’s official announcement was cast across social media this morning, signed by bandmembers Peck, Grahame Lesh, Connor O’Sullivan, Nathan Graham, and T.J. Kanczuzewski; it began, “First off, we are all so thankful for your well wishes for Elliott’s health these last months. It really has been a special thing to see the outpouring of support and love that has come her way as she recovers!”

Midnight North to Return Following Elliott Peck’s Health Retreat

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Breakout Arkansas-based rocker Sawyer Hill has premiered a new single, “High On My Lows” via AWAL / (dis)harmony. The highly anticipated follow up to his hit single “Look At The Time,” has already amassed nearly 28k pres-saves in the weeks leading up to its release, as well as over 20 million views of pre-release teasers. Of the song, which was produced by Chris Greatti (Willow, Yungblud, Poppy), Sawyer says, “Creating ‘High On My Lows’ with my buddy Chris Greatti was a 15-hour manic episode & I hope people feel the same listening to it.” Listen / share HERE.

Breakout Arkansas Rocker Sawyer Hill Premieres New Single 'High On My Lows'

Keyboardist Tom Constanten, a member of the Grateful Dead from 1968 – 1970, will retire from the touring later this year. Constanten will first embark on a farewell tour this fall with Live Dead & Brothers. Live Dead & Brothers features actual and legacy members from the extended Grateful...

Fare Tom Constanten Well: Grateful Dead Pianist Announces Farewell Tour With Live Dead & Brothers

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One More Saturday Night: Dead & Company Wrap 30-Night Residency at Sphere

Photo Credit: Joshua Hitchens — After 30 nights, Dead Forever has come to a close. Led by Dead & Company, the Grateful Dead offshoot, consisting of...

One More Saturday Night: Dead & Company Wrap 30-Night Residency at Sphere

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