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Best Sam Cooke Songs: 20 Gospel And Soul Essentials
From gospel singer to pop icon, this introduction tells the story of the singer/songwriter’s incredible career.
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‘Dystopia’: How Megadeth Readied Themselves For The Apocalypse
‘Dystopia’ found Megadeth hitting the reset button and returning to their thrash metal roots. The result was an album that resonated with longtime fans.
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Need You Tonight: Michael Hutchence, Music’s Last True Sex God
Both a confidant and a fantasy to his audience, Michael Hutchence combined god-like looks with an enigmatic personality, becoming rock’s last true sex god.
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The Consummate Pop Star: Remembering Michael Hutchence
Few rock frontmen commanded a stage or a recording studio in the way that Hutchence did.
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Soul Icon, Industry Trailblazer: The Legacy Of Sam Cooke
In a few short years, Sam’s songs and vocal technique influenced so many of the upcoming generation of stars.
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Jam With Everything: A Swift UK Chart Comeback For Paul Weller And Co
After their late 1982 split, The Jam's name was seen in the UK singles chart again precisely one month later.
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‘Mad Dogs & Englishmen’: Joe Cocker Goes To The Movies
The concert movie premiered on January 22, 1971, showing Joe Cocker at the peak of his powers.
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Clapton Meets The Queen Of Soul: When Eric Played For Aretha Franklin
In December 1967, a "nervous" British guitarist was drafted in as a guest on the 'Lady Soul' album.
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‘Breakin’ Up Is Breakin’ My Heart’: Roy Orbison Rocks Into 1966
The single was released as The Big O got into the stride of his relatively recent deal with MGM Records.
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‘Hallelujah, I Love Her So’: Eddie Cochran Covers Ray Charles
The last hit that Eddie was able to see climbing the UK charts entered the bestsellers on January 22, 1960.
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‘Birth Of The Cool’: How Miles Davis Started A Jazz Revolution
Recorded over three sessions between 1949 and 1950, Miles Davis’ ‘Birth Of The Cool’ is a landmark jazz album.
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Best Mel Tormé Songs: 20 Jazz Essentials From The Velvet Fog
A celebration and exploration of one of the 20th century's most indelible voices.
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‘Come To Me’: Marv Johnson And The Birth Of Motown Records
Co-penned by Berry Gordy and Marv Johnson, ‘Come To Me’ became Motown’s first single, paving the way for the label’s world domination.
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‘Boogie With Canned Heat’: When The Heat Were At Their Height
‘Boogie With Canned Heat’ is a classic slice of late 60s blues-rock, thanks in no small part to ‘On the Road Again.’
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Richie Havens’ Career Making Appearance At Woodstock
Richie Havens recorded some wonderful albums for Verve Records prior to appearing at Woodstock, but it was the festival that defined his career.
