Michael Miller

Michael Miller

Michael Miller is a popular and prolific writer. He has authored more than 200 nonfiction books that have collectively sold more than 2 million copies worldwide. His bestselling book is Music Theory Note-by-Note (formerly The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Theory) for DK.

“Wild World” (Cat Stevens)

Wild World, Cat Stevens

Cat Stevens was a really big deal back in the early ’70s. His albums Tea for the Tillerman, Teaser and the Firecat, and Catch Bull at Four were on a lot of turntables back then, including mine. He released a…

“When I Die” (Motherlode)

When I Die, Motherlode

Here’s a late-60s tune I’m sure you can’t place but will probably remember when you hear it. The tune is “When I Die,” a one-hit wonder by a group called Motherlode, and it’s today’s classic song of the day. Not…