Author: Ellen Fagan

Ellen Fagan is a forever New Yorker, long-time Greenwich Village resident and vintage Duke University graduate with hippie-esque leanings. The best description of Ellen was given to her by a sardonic lawyer during the voir dire of one of her myriad Jury Duty stints: "...housewife, mom, voracious reader, freelance writer, copy editor, jewelry designer and frequent cyber-sleuth."

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by Ellen Fagan April 6, 2023 Comments6

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“Fleetwood Mac In the 80s” – It’s Complicated

After the monster success of “Rumours,” the 80s beckoned for Fleetwood Mac. A new book looks at how they navigated it.

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by Ellen Fagan March 24, 2023 Comments13

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“Bat Out of Hell”: Meatloaf’s Mad Masterpiece

“Bat Out of Hell” was a bold, brash mix of rock, pathos, and a sweaty guy in a cheesy tux. We look at this 70s classic.

the babys

by Ellen Fagan January 30, 2023 Comments28

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The Babys: Right Band, Wrong Era

They had the chops, the hooks, catchy hits and a charismatic frontman. So why weren’t The Babys a bigger deal?

ella fitzgerald

by Ellen Fagan January 14, 2023 Comments0

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Ella Fitzgerald “Live At Montreux 1969”

Ella Fitzgerald remains the Queen of Jazz. A new audio release of her 1969 Montreux performance just brings it home.

london town

by Ellen Fagan November 18, 2022 Comments18

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Wings’ “London Town”: Time for A Fresh Listen

Paul McCartney and Wings were going through some changes. “London Town” reflected them through some tunes worth another listen.

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