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When “Nature Boy” hit #1 on the Billboard charts in May 1948, post-war Americans viewed its composer, eden ahbez, as both a prophet of hope and a novel curiosity. His image of choice (long hair, beard and sandals) stood in opposition to … Continue reading →

Lest the obvious need restating — everybody loves a character. It’s likely that few fit that description in Hollywood’s record biz history better than EDEN AHBEZ, the man who penned one of pop-song’s most enduring pieces, “Nature Boy.” If not … Continue reading →

It is official! BBC Radio 4 has just aired their audio documentary about eden ahbez, titled A Strange, Enchanted Boy. Here is the link: BBC 4\’s \”A Strange, Enchanted Boy\” The show will remain online until July 6th, so scurry … Continue reading →

Yes, eden has a sandy cove! Ohh, yeah-yeah, Ohh, yah-yah! Where boys and girls fall in love! Ohh, yeah-yeah, Ohh, yah-yah! Mystic moods of pop-exotica, love reciprocated, dancing naked around the burning embers, surfing and combing the beach, doing a … Continue reading →