Ira Kantor’s Vinyl Confessions: The Voice (‘Ooh Johnny Johnny Johnny’)
Black & white photos by Richard Avedon
Johnny Mathis didn’t need to come from a rock and R&B background to become one of the coolest entertainers ever.
Give a think as...
Ira Kantor’s Vinyl Confessions: Big Bad Jim
Photo of A.J. and Jim Croce together courtesy of Joshua Black Wilkins and Paul Wilson
September 20, 1973 marked the day the music died a second time.
Jim Croce, the tender singer,...
Ira Kantor’s Vinyl Confessions: ‘Did I Hear You Say That This Is Victory’ –...
It’s doesn’t matter that it’s been 50 years; Blue Öyster Cult remains one of rock music’s most underappreciated bands.
Here we have a powerhouse collective where democracy (at least for...
Ira Kantor’s Vinyl Confessions: The Sweetest Victory (“No Pain!”)
“It ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.” – Rocky Balboa
I don’t want to be a statistic. That’s...
Ira Kantor’s Vinyl Confessions: “Could You Tell Me How To Get To Carnegie Hall,...
Photos courtesy of Annie Haslam, Michael Dakota and William James
Throughout the decades, Carnegie Hall has been a benchmark of both cultural history and performance virtuosity.
Artists and bands spanning...
Ira Kantor’s Vinyl Confessions: “Touch The Sun And Run” ~ The Association Go To...
Photos courtesy of Russ Giguere
Every Sunday night when I was growing up meant movie night with my father. Usually my sister and I would pick from a round robin...
Ira Kantor’s Vinyl Confessions: Sad-Eyed Sinatra ~ Rickie Lee Jones’ ‘Pirates’ Looks At 40
Select photos courtesy of Michael Halsband
When Rickie Lee Jones set about making the follow-up to her smashing success of a debut album, she could have easily coasted with an...
Ira Kantor’s Vinyl Confessions: “And The Gods Made Love” ~ Eloy’s Wave Of Brilliance
Photos courtesy of Frank Bornemann
I will admit, there have been many times during this pandemic when my brain has been consumed by more negative thoughts than positive ones. Fear,...
Ira Kantor’s Vinyl Confessions: How Do I Survive ~ Amy Holland at 40
Photos courtesy of Amy Holland
February 25, 1981, marked one of the most important dates in singer Amy Holland’s life and career.
Bolstered by the success of a Number 22 Billboard...
Ira Kantor’s Vinyl Confessions: Don’t Forget Me – Glass Tiger’s Roaring Debut
In less than a decade’s time, the phrase “Take my breath away” made three separate musical acts pop luminaries in the states, albeit for microcosmic moments.
In 1979, teen mainstay...
