Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
The Bangles and Manic Monday: An Appreciation
Their first four singles had been completely ignored by Top 40 radio. That would all change with “Manic Monday,” penned by a mystery songwriter.
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Leon Russell’s Final Album Out Next Month
Nearly a year after his passing at age 74, his final album is being released. It’s described as “biggest, boldest-sounding album of his career.”
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Prince Makes Unique ‘American Bandstand’ Debut
In between songs, the 21-year-old prodigy was pretty coy in his replies to Dick Clark’s questions, as he promoted the album that helped launch his career.
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When the Bee Gees Came Back With ‘Lonely Days’
After some early success, the trio had broken up in 1969. When they reunited in 1970, they recorded what would become their biggest hit up until then
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Winwood and Clapton Perform ‘Can’t Find My Way Home’: 2007
Two members of British rock royalty reunite to perform one of the songs from their Blind Faith album in this Classic Video.
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When Bruce Springsteen Joined Patti Smith Onstage
The Tribeca Film Festival audience was there to watch a new concert documentary on Smith’s Horses album. They were treated to much more.
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Marianne Faithfull’s First of Many Hits, ‘As Tears Go By’
The daughter of a British Army spy and a ballerina first came to our attention in 1964. Her romance with Mick Jagger throughout the decade became a UK obsession.
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The Easybeats’ Toe-Tapping ‘Friday On My Mind’
Though they were formed in Australia, three of their members were from Great Britain. Their only worldwide hit was recorded in London. The AC/DC connection…
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George Harrison’s ‘My Sweet Lord’: All-Star Video
The official clip draws from the worlds of music, TV, film and comedy including Ringo Starr, Jeff Lynne, Harrison’s widow, Olivia, and son, Dhani.
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