Five Cool Things About Steely Dan
The studio-based duo was on a timeless quest for sonic perfection. Prologue: The Birth of Steely Dan In the sixties,...
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April- Dolya Goutman
John Lennon's "Imagine," along with Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" are two consequential songs that didn't make the list. Painting by Dolya Goutman.
By Joni Mitchell
ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
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