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Radio Hits of March 1972: La, La, La-La-La-La
A prominent songwriter had a #1 hit with a cover. Listeners were confused by a tune they thought was Neil Young. And T. Rex’s only U.S. hit.
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John Hammond, Blues Singer-Guitarist, Dies at 83
His 1965 album ‘So Many Roads’ featured accompaniment by guitarist Mike Bloomfield as well as three members of Ronnie Hawkins’ group who would soon emerge as members of The Band.
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The Number One Singles of 1970
Only two songs stayed at the top for four weeks or more. And thus, no less than 29 singles reached #1 that year. Several musical acts had more than one.
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Neil Sedaka, Legendary Brill Building Singer-Songwriter (‘Breaking Up is Hard to Do’), Dies
He began as a teen pop sensation, evolved to a gifted songwriter of some 500 tunes, a hitmaker in the ’60s, and a surprising comeback king a decade later with several big singles in the ’70s.
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Paul McCartney Post-Beatles ‘Man on the Run’ Documentary, Soundtrack Arrive
The film comes from Academy Award winning director Morgan Neville (20 Feet from Stardom).
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Radio Hits of February 1968
A sonic blend of classic pop, R&B, psychedelic, bubblegum, and soul songs were on playlists across the U.S., topped by a sappy instrumental tune.
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Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson Expand Their 2026 Celebration of Rush and Neil Peart Into 2027
Four months after the pair announced their return to the stage, they’ve added many more shows around the world.
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Radio Hits in February 1967: B-Sides Rule
On the American Top 40 this week: plenty of favorites from Britain shared the charts with classics from the good old U.S. of A.
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Bruce Springsteen Sets 2026 ‘Land of Hopes and Dreams’ Tour With E Street Band
The 20-date run includes 19 arena shows and one stadium concert in the nation’s capital.
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