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Linda LaFlamme, Who Co-Wrote ‘White Bird’ for It’s a Beautiful Day, Dies

“White Bird” was inspired by the experiences David and Linda LaFlamme had while living in Seattle.

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‘Talking Heads: 77’ Gets Deluxe Editions

The collection features a 2024 remaster of the original album, along with B-sides, alternate versions, acoustic versions and previously unreleased live recordings from that year

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Author Breaks Down His ‘Tom Petty and Me’ Book

Little did record label promo man Jon Scott know when he worked an obscure band from Florida, that he would play a pivotal role in the star’s eventual rise

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Eric Clapton Addresses His Own Mortality on New ‘Meanwhile’ Album

The 2025 title collects eight previously released singles plus six new recordings

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‘Mind Games’ 50th Anniversary Box Set Earns Grammy Nomination

The 1973 album was celebrated with “an immersive, deep listening experience and in-depth exploration”

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Carly Simon’s Breakthrough to Superstardom: ‘You’re So Vain’

Watch the singer-songwriter perform a previously unheard verse of her huge 1972 hit from a ‘Carly Simon No Secrets’ classic albums special

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‘He Took Us by Storm’ Features Artists Influenced by Bob Dylan: Review

The program embraces many well-known artists, such as Dion, David Crosby, Bob Seger, Boz Scaggs, Leon Russell, Donovan, Tom Rush and Johnny Winter.

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Art Garfunkel Has New Album Duet Partner: His Son, Art Jr.

“It felt like a dream. It was simply quite wonderful. I love working with him,” said Art Garfunkel Sr.

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How Led Zeppelin Were Convinced to Release ‘Whole Lotta Love’ as a Single

When the song started taking off at FM radio, Atlantic’s Jerry Greenberg made an edit for AM radio. They put it out “and the record explodes…”

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A Resilient Joni Mitchell Stuns at the Hollywood Bowl: Review

The acclaimed singer-songwriter avoided a best-of setlist, instead reaching for many deep cuts.

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