Tag "best classic bands"
Bill Murray as Lounge Singer: ‘Star Wars’ on ‘SNL’
In early 1978, the movie phenomenon was in its infancy. And unsuspecting filmgoers didn’t realize that the main theme had lyrics until Nick Winters sang them
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October 15, 1966: ‘I’m A Believer’ Recording Session
The song was written by a now-well known songwriter, who performed on the recording. Monkees-mania was in full swing as the single had orders of over 1 million copies
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The Classic SNL ‘Lord and Lady Douchebag’ Sketch
As Season 5 came to a close, it was time to say goodbye to four of the original members of the Not Ready For Prime Time Players.
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Rolling Stones ‘No Filter’ Tour in Munich: Recap
Highlights from the second night of the band’s 2017 European tour. Check out the setlist and videos of some favorites, at Olympiastadion
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October 15, 1988: UB40’s Unusual Path to #1
20 years after Neil Diamond’s single of “Red Red Wine” was issued and five years after UB40 first released it as a single, the song finally went #1
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Eric Clapton Performs With Dhani Harrison in 2024 at London’s Royal Albert Hall
The two songs included George Harrison’s “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)”
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Drew Carey Show: ‘Cleveland Rocks’
This sitcom was known for its elaborate choreography. None as fun as this extended opening sequence set to a cover of an Ian Hunter song and a cast of thousands
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The Story Behind the Drifters’ ‘Save the Last Dance For Me’
Doc Pomus wrote the lyrics from his wheelchair about watching his bride dance at their wedding. Dick Clark discovered the song’s huge potential
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Mick Jagger Moves Like Jagger Following 2019 Heart Procedure
He looked great in a clip released to his social platforms not long after he had a heart valve procedure that postponed the Rolling Stones’ No Filter tour.
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Oct 12, 1969: Paul McCartney Death Rumors Begin
A Detroit DJ takes a call from a listener who tells him that when “Strawberry Fields Forever” is played backwards, a voice says, “Turn me on, dead man.” Then more clues surface
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