ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, JAN. 30, 1987 By Steve Newton Two decades ago the Moody Blues recorded "Nights in White Satin". It was one of those tunes that would--like Simon and Garfunkel's "The Sounds of Silence"--become known as a pop masterpiece in the years to come. Well, the Moody Blues are still performing the song … Continue reading The Moody Blues’ Justin Hayward on writing “Nights in White Satin”, working with Tony Visconti, and loving Buddy Holly
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David Bowie’s A Reality Tour could have used some Aladdin Sane
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON STRAIGHT.COM, FEB. 5, 2010 By Steve Newton The first time I saw David Bowie in concert was at the Pacific Coliseum in early ’76 on the Station to Station tour. While it was an entrancing show—all blinding white light and Earl Slick’s biting, feedback-laden guitar—the Thin White Duke’s performance was clinical and … Continue reading David Bowie’s A Reality Tour could have used some Aladdin Sane