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Emmylou Harris & Rosanne Cash Subject of New ‘In-Law Country’ Book
The title examines a musical movement of outsiders who, in time, became influential insiders.
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‘We Are the World’ Documentary, ‘The Greatest Night in Pop’
Featuring 46 of the world’s biggest music stars assembled in one studio, the 1985 charity single was a smash hit. The Greatest Night in Pop tells the behind-the-scenes story.
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Tom Jones, Turning 85, Announces 2025 Tour
The legendary Welsh singer has added many concerts to his calendar.
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The Number One Singles of 1973: Each One Has a Story
A great year for chart-topping singles included some of the era’s biggest stars as well as some forgotten classics.
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Radio Hits in January 1969: Over and Over
We’ve got some fun facts and great videos of hits from The Doors, Dusty Springfield, BJ Thomas, Tommy James and the Shondells, and more.
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Top Albums of January 1977: Faster Than a Speeding Bullet
Nine months after its release, Bob Seger’s 2-LP live set finally enjoyed national acclaim thanks to the success of his band’s breakthrough studio album
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Eric Clapton Addresses His Own Mortality on New ‘Meanwhile’ Album
The title collects eight previously released singles plus six new recordings.
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The Number One Singles of 1965: The British Are Coming
The British Invasion was in full swing with a dozen songs at the top of the U.S. chart, including 5 from The Beatles. It’s quite a list.
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Musician Barry Goldberg Dies at 83 After Cancer Battle
The bluesman and keyboard master was celebrated for backing Bob Dylan at the Newport Folk Festival, founding The Electric Flag in partnership with Mike Bloomfield, and much more.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame 2025 Led By the Doobie Brothers’ Johnston, McDonald and Simmons
When you see the list of those that didn’t make it this year, you realize that the organization has a lot of catching up to do for its prestigious honor.
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