Tag: Andy Newmark

"Every Night"

Subverting Depression in Popular Song

NoBullying.com, in their April, 2015 piece entitled “Songs About Depression,” reminds us Beatles fans that the song “Every Night” from Paul McCartney’s debut solo album — recorded while still legally a Beatle — was created while the bassist was battling depression. How nice to see Richie Havens take this song

October 23, 2015 No Comments

"Number 3"

Glamour Camp: Pop Progeny

The mid-to-late 80s was an interesting time in popular music in that the children of the “classic rock” generation were just starting to come into their own. Ziggy Marley and Julian Lennon most prominently come to mind, both having enjoyed hits with “Tomorrow People” and “Valotte,” respectively. In 1985 my

April 8, 2013 No Comments