Written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong (the latter of “Money” fame), “War” had already been recorded and released by the Temptations on their Psychedelic Shack album of 1970. There wasn’t much interest in a new version of that one, but with “War” in 1970, Starr hit gold. You not only keep rooting the walker on-even though you’ve known the happy ending forever-but you probably sing along with him as he makes his way there.įollowing the record’s chart run, Edwin Starr was next heard from via the minor chart single “Oh, How Happy,” his own version of a gospel-tinged tune he’d co-written and which had been a hit in 1966 by the Shades of Blue. “Twenty-Five Miles” is one of those likable numbers that never gets old. Glen Campbell’s Early Session Career Recalled.David LaFlamme, Leader of San Francisco’s It’s a Beautiful Day, Dies.Once Upon a Time: Mark Lindsay on the Raiders’ ‘Good Thing’.Allman Betts Family Revival Tour Will Honor Patriarchs Gregg and Dickey.Sixto Rodriguez, Who Found Fame Decades Later in ‘Searching For Sugar Man,’ Dies.Van Halen ‘The Collection II’ Box Set Coming.Maria Muldaur’s Solo Debut: Smart, Sassy and Seductive.Joni Mitchell’s Triumphant Return to Newport: Review.Sly Stone, 80, to Publish Memoir, ‘Thank You’.Gold Star Recording Studios: Behind the Scenes of Some of L.A.’s Earliest Rock Hits.Robbie Robertson Tributes Led By Joni Mitchell, Stephen Stills, Elliott Landy.Fleetwood Mac Shares 2nd Track From Archival Rumours Live Release.Steely Dan Catalog Vinyl Reissue Campaign Continues.Robbie Robertson on The Band’s ‘The Last Waltz’: ‘The Whole Thing Just Snowballed’. ![]() Ronnie Spector Interview: ‘Be My Baby’ and Her Biggest Influence.Robbie Robertson on Levon Helm: ‘He Could Sing Better Than Anybody’.Maui Fires Claim Fleetwood’s on Front St.Jeff Beck Live at the Hollywood Bowl: 2016 Review.
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