I’m very saddened to hear about Barry Beckett’s passing. He played organ and keyboards on my very first LP "I’m Just A Prisoner" for Rick Hall’s Fame label in 1969. A lot of people give Rick credit for the Muscle Shoals southern soul sound and he deserves it. But, Barry also deserves a lot of […]

Somewhere tonight…….   Someone listens to their favorite song.  Maybe on the radio…. Maybe on satellite….  Maybe on cd or vinyl ….   Odds are barry beckett is playing piano..   He produced my first two albums.   He Taught me!  Inspired me! Made me reach for more. He was one of the first to ever believe in a […]

Someday, long after Paul Simon’s dead, people are going to realize "There Goes Rhymin’ Simon" is one of the best albums of all time. Paul Simon is not lovable.  And he’s not dangerous.  And without those two qualities, you get neither a victory lap nor a ton of gossip ink.  But the work, the work […]

I’m sipping Flor De Cana and lime juice, it’s three a.m. Maybe on the east coast.  But in L.A., it’s just shy of midnight. I should be winding down, loading up my car and driving to Felice’s house for some shut-eye.  But I’m all revved up, buzzed, even though writing’s ultimately gonna keep me up […]