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11 Surprising 1970s Radio Hits (Part 2)
It’s amazing that these songs – many by huge stars – were not only played on Top 40 radio… they became smash hits. Their stories…
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Tom Petty’s ‘American Girl’: Take it Easy Baby
Though the second single from the Heartbreakers’ 1976 self-titled debut failed to chart on Top 40, its story about the girl alone on the balcony overlooking US Route 441 resonates with his fans
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10 Grammy Album of the Year Hits & Misses
Why “And the winner is…” often leads to #SMH. We’ve identified some that were well-deserved and others that didn’t make sense
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1975: Rolling Stones Perform on NYC’s Fifth Avenue
To promote their 1975 Made in the Shade tour, the band pulled off a stunt for the ages, playing live on a flatbed truck. Those were the days…
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John Fogerty and All Those Hits: Review
That voice, his guitar playing, those incredibly descriptive lyrics, and the experience of seeing the legend perform CCR and solo favorites, made for a great night
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The Zombies Celebrate Their 50-Year ‘Odessey’
Our interview with the band’s Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone as the celebrate a big anniversary, and musician Al Kooper, who knew a hit when he heard one in “Time of the Season”
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Bob Dylan ‘Nashville Skyline’ Cover: The Inside Story
Elliott Landy talks about the magic hour of light and serendipity of his photo. “[Bob] stopped at the coat rack and grabbed a hat. ‘Do you think we could use this?’”
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10 Great 1960s Instrumental Hits
Instrumentals used to be a regular feature of Top 40 radio. Here are the backstories on 10 of our favorites including songs by Herb Alpert and The Ventures
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Tony Banks on Solo LP, Genesis: ‘Never Say Never’
The “average piano student” became the keyboardist and co-founder of one of the biggest bands in the world. He talks about their growth
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Foreigner: There’s a ‘First Time’ For Everything
The inside story of how the band was signed to Atlantic Records, as told by its members and label president, Jerry Greenberg. And the unusual clause in the contract
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