Soul was the music made by and for black people. For most of the Sixties it was thoroughly divorced from white popular music, but by the end of the decade several artists with their roots firmly in both soul and R&B traditions had crossed over. Jon Landau artistblackcross share on social
Carole King's second album, 'Tapestry,' has fulfilled the promise of her first and confirmed the fact that she is one of the most creative figures in all of pop music. It is an album of surpassing personal-intimacy and musical accomplishment and a work infused with a sense of artistic purpose. It is also easy to listen to and easy to enjoy. Jon Landau accomplishmentalbumartistic share on social
Ringo Starr may not have much of a voice, but when he sang a song on a Beatle album, it had its own special charm. Jon Landau albumbeatlecharm Change image and share on social
Since her landmark 'Tapestry,' Carole King has both oversimplified and over elaborated that masterful album's style until her music has become something more overtly but less effectively personal. Jon Landau albumcaroleeffectively Change image and share on social
It is by now beyond question that Elton John is a competent and classy entertainer. Few people who have achieved his popularity have succeeded in maintaining his standards for performance and professionalism. Jon Landau achieveclassycompetent share on social
To her audience, Janis Joplin has remained a symbol, artifact and reminder of late Sixties youth culture. Her popularity never derived from her musical ability, but from her capacity to link her fantasies of freedom and immortality with ours. Jon Landau abilityartifactaudience share on social
There is something complete about Stevie Wonder, and one senses that he is not only exceptionally important today, but will continue to be for as long as he chooses. Jon Landau choosecompletecontinue Change image and share on social
In the end, the sign of Aretha Franklin's artistry is that she always leaves her mark - first, on the music, then on us. Jon Landau arethaartistryend Change image and share on social
The Faces do not, as some have recently alleged, play badly. They are more than competent, especially at creating a mid-Sixties Rolling Stones-styled groove, as their excellent version of 'Memphis' proves. Jon Landau allegebadlycompetent share on social
The only criticism heard with any frequency of Elton John's first American album, 'Elton John,' was that the production was too grandiose. The melodies were superb, and lyrics frequently very good, and the performances flawless. Jon Landau albumamericancriticism share on social