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Talking Heads Share 3rd Track From ‘… Buildings and Food’ Super Deluxe Edition
Their 1978 groundbreaking second album includes “Take Me To the River,” on which producer Brian Eno suggested a slower tempo than the Al Green original.
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Vince Calandra, Who Stood-in For Harrison on Beatles’ ‘Sullivan’ Rehearsal, Dies
The former “cue card guy” filled in when the so-called “quiet Beatle” remained at the Plaza Hotel convalescing when John, Paul and Ringo were at the TV studio.
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The Beatles 1967-1970 3-CD Covers Set Coming
With a Little Help From My Friends spans 75 tracks recorded by such acts as Ike & Tina Turner, Billy Preston, Harry Nilsson, Jose Feliciano, Wilson Pickett and Richie Havens.
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Top Radio Hits 1966: What a Year For Singles!
British Invasion stars, popular vocalists and novelty hits all topped the charts. Songs from the Rascals, Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, and Mamas & the Papas. What were the biggest?
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Moody Blues’ John Lodge Begins ‘Singer in a Rock and Roll Band’ 2025 Tour
The bass guitarist, singer and songwriter is joined by special guest Jon Davison of YES.
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Jeff Lynne ‘Absolutely Gutted’ After Canceling Hyde Park Concert
The London show, announced in October 2024, was to be the final concert for Jeff Lynne’s ELO.
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American Power Pop 1980-1989 3-CD Collection is Released
I Wanna Be a Teen Again spans more than 75 tracks featuring such artists as the Bangles, Marshall Crenshaw, Dwight Twilley, and Katrina and the Waves.
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Radio Hits July 1973: On the Road to Shambala
Classic rock acts dominated the Top 40 this week in 1973 with all-time greats by Three Dog Night, George Harrison, the Doobie Brothers and Jim Croce.
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Connie Francis, ’50s-’60s Hitmaker Whose Career Earned Recent Boost With ‘Pretty Little Baby,’ Dies
The singer was recently re-discovered via an obscure 1962 recording, “Pretty Little Baby,” which went viral via TikTok, garnering billions of views.
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Steve Miller Band Cancels Entire 2025 Tour Due to… Weather
The 81-year-old crafted a stream of radio-friendly hits including “The Joker,” “Livin’ in the USA,” “Take the Money and Run,” “Rock’n Me,” “Fly Like an Eagle,” “Jet Airliner,” and “Abracadabra,” among them.
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