In 1971, Coolidge also showed up on Graham Nash’s solo debut, Songs for Beginners, singing harmony on “Simple Man,” “There’s Only One,” “Chicago,” “We Can Change the World” “Military Madness,” and ...

The hit song “Layla” by Derek and the Dominoes remains one of Eric Clapton’s crowning achievements. However, for artist Rita Coolidge, it was a reminder of the music industry’s often unfair dealings.

“Quirky.” That’s the word singer Rita Coolidge chooses when talking about Bob Dylan. The folk legend has baffled many of his collaborators over the years. Former Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers ...

Artists like Bob Dylan aren't necessarily meant to be understood; they're meant to be experienced. And that's likely what artist Rita Coolidge chalks her encounters up to with the prolific folk singer ...

In late 1970, singer Rita Coolidge, who had graduated from Florida State University three years earlier, was having her promotional photos taken for her upcoming, self-titled debut album on A&M ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Gai Terrell/Redferns / L. Cohen/WireImage via Getty While Derek and the Dominos’ Layla is ...

More than half a century since the release of “Layla,” one of the most iconic tracks in Eric Clapton’s canon, Rita Coolidge is still waiting to be credit for writing the outro’s piano lines. Clapton's ...