On This Day
‘Blam’: Brothers Johnson Strike Platinum With Quincy Jones, Again
Once again, the siblings' ongoing collaboration with producer Quincy Jones proved unbeatable.
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Features4 weeks ago‘Every Breath You Take’: The Police Capture One Of The Hits Of 1983
'Every Breath You Take' was the band's only No.1 on the Hot 100, but it became America’s biggest song of the entire year.
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A 1972 Mystery Tour: Paul McCartney’s ‘Wings Over Europe’
After Wings' UK college itinerary, it was all aboard a double decker bus for a major European adventure.
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‘It’s The Same Old Song’: A Race Against Time For The Four Tops
Deft footwork was required to get the Tops' new single into stores on July 9, 1965.
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Louis Jordan: The King Of The Jukebox
Louis Jordan was dubbed the King of The Jukebox and rightly so, he was a huge star and one that is sadly much less remembered than he ought to be.
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Roots Of The Blues: Otis Rush’s Thrilling ‘I Can’t Quit You Baby’
Penned by Willie Dixon, Otis Rush’s song has inspired rip-roaring versions from both Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones.
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Frank Sinatra And Quincy Jones: When The Voice Met The Dude
Both on stage and in the studio, Frank Sinatra and Quincy Jones formed a perfect partnership based on mutual respect and admiration.
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‘Two Men With The Blues’: Willie And Wynton Bond Over Shared Loves
‘Two Men With The Blues’ found two of music’s great modern craftsmen, Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis, bonding over shared musical passions and creating a classic album.
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‘Brown Album’: Behind Primus’ Hyper-Cross-Pollinated Musical Innovation
Primus’ ‘Brown Album’ displays a tremendous amount of passion and courageous soul.
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‘Zooropa’: U2 Surf New Soundscapes And ‘Wave Of Creative Energy’
The band's 1993 release became the fastest record they’ve ever made.
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Kaleidoscope Eyes: Alan Aldridge, Designer For Beatles, Who, Elton John
The designer created some of the most well-known album covers and pop imagery of the 1960s and 70s.
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Hyperspace Traveler: Beck, The Modern Rock Frontiersman
The fearless experimentalist, born Bek David Campbell on July 8, 1970, has built a formidable body of work.
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‘Weary Blues From Waitin’: Even In Death, Hank Williams’ Reign Continued
Likely to have been recorded as a demo in 1951, 'Weary Blues From Waitin'' was completed by Hank's group the Drifting Cowboys.
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‘Living In The Material World’: George Harrison ‘Lures The People’
'Living In The Material World' featured such friends as Ringo Starr, Leon Russell, Gary Wright, and Nicky Hopkins.
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How Toronto Became The Epicenter Of Cool For Canada’s Summer Of Love
While most Summer Of Love stories focus on flocks of hippies heading to San Francisco, in Canada, the place to be was Toronto’s Yorkville.
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‘The Harder They Come’: The Iconic Reggae Soundtrack Packs A Punch
A memorial to an era that was already passing when it was released, The Harder They Come’ is an irrepressible record that gets you on your feet.
