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Julian Lennon Interview: On Yoko, Cynthia, Ringo and Sean
In an interview on SiriusXM’s The Fab Fourum on the Beatles Channel, he talked about his Mum and brother, and offered surprising revelations about Yoko and Ringo
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Don McLean’s ‘American Pie’ – The True Story
The inside scoop to a legendary song, in this feature from his former road manager, of how he came to write it
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George Harrison & Ravi Shankar on ‘Bangladesh’ & Friendship
In 1971, two friends got together to help millions in need. The result was a landmark concert. In this 1997 chat, they discuss ‘Bangla Desh’ & more
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10 Re-Released Songs That Became Hits
Sometimes the timing just wasn’t right. When these classic rock songs first went to radio they flopped. The stars were aligned the second time
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Hollies Singer Allan Clarke Reflects on the Hits and More
“We never thought we would appear on TV and become famous. So when it actually did start happening, it was a bit frightening.”—Allan Clarke
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When Eddie Murphy Became a Star With ’48 Hrs.’
The comedian was just 19 when he joined Saturday Night Live as a featured player. He soon became the series’ breakout star and Hollywood beckoned
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10 (More) Great 1960s Instrumental Hits
During the swinging decade, these classics from Herb Alpert, the Surfaris, Hugo Montenegro and more were essential tracks on the AM radio dial
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Leon Russell Talks His Career and Collaborations
In our extensive 2014 interview, the musician talks about the genius of Brian Wilson, and his work with Joe Cocker, George Harrison, Elton John and others
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Herb Alpert Interview: Still Trying to Reach the Promised Land
For a while, in the mid-’60s, he was outselling the Beatles with his group the Tijuana Brass. Now in his late 80s, he still goes to work every day.
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10 Unusual and Surprising Cover Songs
Our writer veered toward songs that might have some oddball elements but really reinvented the song, or made you hear it in an altered state
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