blue-eyed soul

Recent developments in the blue-eyed soul genre highlight tributes to influential songwriters and musicians, including reflections on the legacy of a key figure behind Elvis Presley’s breakthrough hit and the birthday of a renowned drummer who collaborated with icons like B.B. King and Marvin Gaye. Meanwhile, John Mayer announces a new single and teases another, while Paul Carrack’s contributions to Mike + The Mechanics are celebrated, and a classic Dusty Springfield track is noted for its original intended recipient, Aretha Franklin.

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