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02/09/2026

The Full Time Function Musician Podcast offers essential advice for gigging artists, outlining twelve practical rules for navigating band life, managing group dynamics, and succeeding as a professional working musician in the live music industry.

I was a guest on this podcast "The Full Time Function Musician Podacts discussing my new book 12 Rules for Band Life.

02/09/2026

A jubilant soul masterpiece, this 1968 duet showcases the magical, soaring chemistry between Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. Driven by an infectious rhythm and lush orchestration, it stands as an enduring, joyful anthem of unwavering devotion and romantic partnership.

Learn You're All I Need To Get By by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, TAB, and the original recording.

01/09/2026

A masterpiece of bebop, this vibrant 1946 recording pairs Charlie Parker’s blistering, intricate alto sax with Dizzy Gillespie’s virtuosic trumpet. Infused with Latin rhythms and complex harmonies, it showcases the legendary duo's groundbreaking innovation and telepathic musical chemistry at the height of their creative powers.

You can learn to play A Night In Tunisia by Dizzy Gillespie using chords, lyrics, analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and Backing Tracks.

01/09/2026

Released in 2003, OutKast’s Hey Ya! is an infectious fusion of funk, soul, and pop. Driven by André 3000’s high-energy delivery and acoustic guitar, the track brilliantly contrasts its famously upbeat, joyful sound with surprisingly melancholic lyrics about modern relationships.

You can learn to play Hey Ya! by Outkast using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.

01/09/2026

Released in 1979 and produced by Chic, Thinking Of You by Sister Sledge is a sophisticated disco-soul masterpiece. Driven by Bernard Edwards' iconic bassline and lush vocal harmonies, it remains a timeless, bittersweet anthem about enduring love and longing.

Learn to play Thinking Of You by Sister Sledge using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.

01/09/2026

Released in 1991, this uplifting heartland rock anthem blends soaring acoustic guitars with Tom Petty's weathered, soulful vocals. The track captures themes of resilience, freedom, and the unknown, becoming one of Petty's most enduring and universally beloved career-defining hits.

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31/08/2026

Released in 1995, this one-hit wonder by alternative rock band Deep Blue Something is a melodic, mid-tempo nostalgia trip. The track centers on a couple bonding over their shared love for the classic Audrey Hepburn film, realizing it might be the only thing holding their failing relationship together.

Learn to play Breakfast At Tiffany's by Deep Blue Something using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and video guitar lessons.

31/08/2026

Eddie Floyd’s soulful 1966 classic is an energetic masterpiece of Stax Records' Memphis sound. Driven by a blazing horn section, urgent vocals, and a pulsating rhythm, this timeless track defines classic southern soul and the enduring power of superstitious romance.

You can learn how to play Knock On Wood by Eddie Floyd using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, TAB, the original recording, and cover versions.

31/08/2026

A funky, high-energy blues-rock anthem driven by Keith Richards' iconic guitar riff and Mick Jagger's swaggering vocals, Brown Sugar remains one of The Rolling Stones' signature tracks, despite its controversial and racially charged lyrical themes.

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31/08/2026

Released in 1957, Paul Anka’s breakout mega-hit "Diana" is a quintessential teenage pop anthem. Driven by a catchy, rhythmic bassline and Anka’s youthful, passionate vocals, the track captures the bittersweet angst of young, unrequited love, propelling the 15-year-old singer straight to international superstardom.

You can learn how to play Diana by Paul Anka using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.