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Desmond Dekker’s ‘Israelites’—Admit It, You Don’t Know the Lyrics
Even as it found its way to the top 10 in the U.S. and several other countries, many listeners had no idea what this proto-reggae song was about.
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12 Times Dylan Songs Were Used in TV Commercials
Music fans shouldn’t be surprised if his extensive song library continues to be monetized. He’s been starring in and licensing his music in ads for years.
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Jeff Beck Book Biography Coming: ‘Blow by Blow’
The 2026 title draws on more than 30 hours of original interviews with Beck, along with extensive conversations with Jimmy Page, Johnny Depp, Clive Davis, and many others.
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Waddy Wachtel on Playing With Keith Richards, Linda, and More
The legendary session and touring guitarist shares stories about playing with many of the stars with whom he has worked with for decades.
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Happy Birthday, Bob Dylan! Fellow Artists Pay Tribute to the Legend
Dylan has been one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the past century. Here, some of his disciples tell their favorite Dylan stories.
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The Shining Debut of Quicksilver Messenger Service
Years of playing and professionalism produced one of the era’s best records, whose sheer musicality shines as brightly today.
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Desmond Dekker’s ‘Israelites’—Admit It, You Don’t Know the Lyrics
Even as it found its way to the top 10 in the U.S. and several other countries, many listeners had no idea what this proto-reggae song was about.
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Kubrick’s ‘The Shining’ (as a ’90s Sitcom)?: Here’s How
A talented editor has taken elements from the 1980 psychological horror film and created a brilliant, breezy “what if?” parody as if it were a 30-minute sitcom.
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Bob Dylan: Still the Colossus
Is there any contemporary popular music singer, songwriter and musician as significant? The answer is no.
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5th Dimension Gets ‘Let the Sunshine In’ Box Set
The collection of 135 recordings includes the chart-topping “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In” and “Wedding Bell Blues” plus top ten hits “Up, Up, And Away,” “Stoned Soul Picnic,” “One Less Bell To Answer,” and “(Last Night) I Didn’t Get To Sleep At All.”
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A More Affordable Edition of the Beach Boys’ ‘Pet Sounds Sessions’: Review
The new ‘Highlights’ release includes a cappella versions of many of the original album’s songs and assorted other oddities.
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‘Pet Sounds’ at 60: Beach Boys’ Masterpiece Gets Sessions Highlights Set
The 1966 LP is widely regarded as one of the greatest recordings of all time, redefining what an album could be and forever altering the course of popular music.
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11 Surprising 1970s Radio Hits (Part 2)
It’s amazing that these songs – many by huge stars – were not only played on Top 40 radio… they became smash hits. Their stories…
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Rick Wakeman Interview: Yes and Those Legendary Capes
The keyboard legend chats about his prog rock career, Yes’ Rock Hall induction, and why he started wearing those famous capes!
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