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It was 50 years ago Saturday (February 19th, 1972) that Harry Nilsson's "Without You" began its four-week run at the top of the charts. The song was Nilsson's second major hit, following 1969's "Everybody's Talkin'," and went on to win the 1972 Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. It was featured on his critically acclaimed 1971 album Nilsson Schmilsson. Nilsson heard "Without You" at a party and was convinced it was a Beatles track he had never heard. The song had actually been recorded by the Beatles' proteges Badfinger, and ...

Sergio Mendes reflects on highlights of his life, from bringing bossa nova to Carnegie Hall to Brasil '66 and the documentary "In the Key of Joy."

How Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes made his mark on L.A.

We spoke with bossa nova pioneer Sergio Mendes about his PBS special, documentary and incredible life in music

February 23 2021 Other items include new Gucci store, PDX Jazz Fest, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Willamette Valley wines and 'Beatloric!' Summer fun Fun could be headed back to Portland parks this summer. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic and government restrictions, the Portland Parks & Recreation's summer parks programs were canceled in 2020. But, Commissioner Carmen Rubio and the City Council have been working on restoring funding for many things, including the summer programs. If COVID-19 and government restrictions allow, we could see the return of: • Free Lunch & Play: Serving more ...