Professor of Rock
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The ultimate rock music history podcast for fans of the greatest era of music. If you’ve ever wondered about the true stories behind your favorite songs, or wanted to hear directly from the legends who made them, Professor of Rock is your new go-to podcast. Hosted by music historian and superfan Adam Reader, this show brings the golden era of music back to life with exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and deep dives into the songs that shaped our lives. This podcast uncovers how timeless tracks were made, the creative breakthroughs, the near-breakups, and the powerful moments that defined music history. Each episode is a masterclass in rock culture and nostalgia—whether it's a chart-topping ‘80s anthem, a one-hit wonder with a wild backstory, or a candid conversation with the legends themselves. Hear the Stories. Relive the Music. Only on Professor of Rock.
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How Two Teens and a Cheap Synth Launched OMD into Pop History
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May 30, 2025 |
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Men at Work Ruled the ’80s—Then Vanished. Colin Hay Explains Why
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May 29, 2025 |
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Sex, Cheese, and Controversy: Ranking the 5 Most Ridiculous ’70s Songs
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May 28, 2025 |
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FROM THE VAULT: Sammy Hagar on Van Halen’s 1988 Hit “When It’s Love”
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May 28, 2025 |
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1983’s Greatest: Prince, Lionel Richie, and the Hook That Labels Didn’t Hear
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May 26, 2025 |
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The Story Behind “Beds Are Burning” and the Protest Hidden in a 1987 Rock Anthem
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May 25, 2025 |
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TV’s Most Iconic Themes: The Wild Backstories Behind the ’60s Greatest Intros
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May 24, 2025 |
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Why “Things Can Only Get Better” Is Scientifically the Happiest Song Ever
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May 23, 2025 |
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The Zombies’ “Time of the Season”: Hit After Breakup, Forgotten Then Reunited 50 Years Later
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May 22, 2025 |
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Top 10 Guitar Solos of the ’80s: From Eddie Van Halen to Unexpected Legends
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May 21, 2025 |
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Top 10 of ’76: Rock Anthems, Accidental Hits, and Freddie Mercury’s Masterpiece
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May 19, 2025 |
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“Ten Years Gone”: The Zeppelin Masterpiece Too Complex for the Stage
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May 18, 2025 |
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5 Rock Career Killers: How One Interview Ended Quiet Riot’s Reign
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May 17, 2025 |
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The Story Behind “Rocky Mountain Way” and Its Untouchable Bass Line
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May 16, 2025 |
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How a German Song Became an ’80s Classic in English
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May 15, 2025 |
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Sex, Fire, and Spray Paint: Untold Stories of '70s Album Covers
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May 14, 2025 |
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From Laughable to Legendary: The Wild Stories Behind Rock’s Unlikely Classics
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May 13, 2025 |
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Van Halen’s 5 Greatest Deep Cuts—and the Wild Stories Behind Them
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May 12, 2025 |
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How Improv Created Rock Legends—From Bon Scott to a Kid in the Studio
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May 11, 2025 |
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1970’s Top 10 Showdown: Beatles, Jackson 5, and a Legendary One-Hit Wonder
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May 10, 2025 |
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Shawn Colvin’s “Sunny Came Home”: The Dark Story Behind Her Grammy-Winning Hit
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May 09, 2025 |
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How “She Sells Sanctuary” Made The Cult Legends—Fights, Theft, and a Violin Bow
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May 08, 2025 |
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The Stories Behind Iconic Girl-Named Songs: From “Brandy” to “Beth”
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May 07, 2025 |
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#1 Hits, Career Risks, and the Coolest Song Ever: The Ultimate 80s Countdown
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May 05, 2025 |
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From Coneheads to #1: How a Chili Peppers B-Side Became a Rock Classic
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May 04, 2025 |
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Evil Anthems & Airplane Bathrooms: The Wild Origins of 80s Movie Themes
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May 03, 2025 |
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The Stylistics on Creating the Ultimate Baby-Making Classics of the ’70s
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May 02, 2025 |
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The Song Every Label Rejected That Became an 80s Staple
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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The Most Underrated Rock Singers (And Why Fans Are Divided)
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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When Rock Reclaimed the Charts: 1978’s Most Unbelievable Stories
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Dead or Alive’s Wild Ride: From “You Spin Me Round” to Sudden Disappearance
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Apr 27, 2025 |
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How Gordon Lightfoot Turned Heartbreak and History Into Rock Classics
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Apr 26, 2025 |
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The Accidental Genius Behind “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” with Rupert Holmes
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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The Forgotten Legacy of Adam Ant: 7 Chart Hits and a Pop Culture Icon
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Top 5 Misheard Lyrics: From John Fogerty’s Joke to FBI Confusion Over “Louie Louie”
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Surprise Hits of the 80s: From Rush to Bowie and Mercury
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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From Food Stamps to Fame: The Woman Behind Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September”
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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How a Teen Wrote the MAS*H Theme and Made TV Music History
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Apr 19, 2025 |
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From “I Got You” to MTV: The Story of Split Enz with Neil Finn
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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Drama, Betrayal, and a Surprise Hit: Inside Fleetwood Mac’s Final Days
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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The Driving Songs That Made History (and Caused Speeding Tickets)
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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The Wild Origins of Bridge Over Troubled Water, All Right Now & More Rock Classics
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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The Story Behind “Desperado” by the Eagles: A Timeless Classic Born Under Pressure
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Hidden Rock Gems: Morse Code, Lost Drum Tracks, and AC/DC's Secret Lyrics
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Apr 12, 2025 |
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Mistaken for a Legend: JD Souther’s Surprise #1 Hit
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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No Originals Left: The Hidden Truth About the Little River Band Today
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Rock Hall Rage: Paul Rodgers, Joe Cocker, and the Joy Division/New Order Dilemma
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Fake Guitar, Real Hits: Bon Jovi, Billy Idol, and the Unforgettable Music of 1987
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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The “Simple Man” Story: Skynyrd’s Beloved Anthem That Never Charted
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Apr 06, 2025 |
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How Human League’s “Human” Reinvented Their Sound and Became a #1 About Mutual Betrayal
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Apr 05, 2025 |
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5 Controversial Songs That Sparked OUTRAGE—From Chuck Berry to Matchbox Twenty
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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How the Rolling Stones Turned a Failed Reggae Experiment into “Start Me Up”
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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The Anatomy of a Power Ballad: Scorpions, Mötley Crüe, and Nazareth
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Top 10 Rock Songs from the Year of Star Wars, Blackouts, and Disco Fever
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Warren Zevon’s “Werewolves of London”: The Novelty Hit He Hated
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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The Monkees’ Wild Ride: From TV Band to Rock Legends with “I’m a Believer”
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Mar 29, 2025 |
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The #1 Hit That Was Written in Seconds After Hearing the Music for the First Time
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Christopher Cross: The Yacht Rock Icon Who Dominated 1980 Before MTV Changed Everything
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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The 80s TV Theme That Borrowed from Cream’s “Sunshine of Your Love” and Got Away with It
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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How Tom Petty Turned a Joke Into His Biggest Hit of 1989
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Mar 22, 2025 |
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How a Trucker’s Angry Outburst Inspired BTO’s Classic Hit “Let It Ride”
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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The Surprising Origins of Rock’s Most Sensual Songs, Including “Let’s Get It On”
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Steven Page on Writing Barenaked Ladies’ If I Had $1,000,000 and Meeting Brian Wilson
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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How John Mellencamp’s Jack and Diane Defied His Label and Became an 80s Classic
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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5 Epic Songs That Broke the Rules and Became Huge Hits – Even at 7+ Minutes Long
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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The Biggest Hits of 1979 – From Disco Jokes to Rock Classics and Forgotten Legends
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Mar 15, 2025 |
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How Whitesnake’s Here I Go Again Went from Failure to 80s Rock Anthem
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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5 Unexpected Songs That Became Massive Money Makers – The Stories Behind the Hits
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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How Jefferson Starship’s Jane Transformed Their Sound – Was It Inspired by Toto?
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Smokey Robinson on The Tears of a Clown – A Forgotten Song That Became a #1 Hit
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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How a Misheard Lyric Inspired Stevie Nicks’ Edge of Seventeen – A Rock Anthem
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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How Johnny Cash’s Cover of Hurt Won Over Trent Reznor and Redefined the Song
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1969 – The Year’s Biggest Hits and Their Untold Stories
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Mar 08, 2025 |
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Why Pat Benatar Stopped Performing Hit Me with Your Best Shot – The Untold Story
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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The 5 Greatest Debut Albums of the 70s – How They Changed Rock Forever
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Graham Nash on Teach Your Children – The Most Personal Story I’ve Ever Told
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Eddie Money on Two Tickets to Paradise & Take Me Home Tonight – One of His Final Interviews
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Billy Ocean’s Run of 80s Hits – Why He Dominated Then Disappeared
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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The Top 10 Songs of 1981 – The Wild Stories Behind the Year’s Biggest Hits
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Mar 01, 2025 |
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Huey Lewis on I Want a New Drug, Ghostbusters, and the Biggest Music Lawsuit of the 80s
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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The 5 Greatest Bass Lines in Rock History – The Stories Behind the Legends
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Firefall’s Rise and Mysterious Disappearance – Rick Roberts on Their 70s Soft Rock Classics
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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How Jimi Jamison Saved Survivor – The Story Behind The Search Is Over
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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My Top 5 Guilty Pleasure Songs – The Ones We Love But Won’t Admit
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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The Top 10 Songs of 1975 – The Stories Behind the Year’s Biggest Hits
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Feb 22, 2025 |
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Joe Jackson’s Steppin’ Out – The Timeless 80s Classic with a 1920s Soul
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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The Top 5 Vocal Performances of the 80s – The Most Powerful Voices of the Decade
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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How 10,000 Maniacs Moved On After Natalie Merchant – The Story of More Than This
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Stephen Pearcy on RATT’s Round and Round – The 80s Rock Hit That Deserved #1
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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The Rise and Disappearance of Paul Davis – The Man Behind “I Go Crazy”
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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Tracy Chapman’s Last-Minute Performance That Made “Fast Car” an Instant Classic
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Feb 15, 2025 |
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Interview with Midge Ure: How Ultravox’s “Vienna” Became the Greatest #2 Hit Ever
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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5 Massive Hits That Became Too Taboo to Play – Featuring Cher, The Who & More
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Interview with Foreigner: How “I Want to Know What Love Is” Became an Unstoppable #1 Hit
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Interview with Brian Greenway: The Legacy of April Wine and Their Biggest Hits
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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The 80s Bands That Should Have Been Bigger – Featuring The Sundays, The Replacements & More
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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How Cheap Trick’s “The Flame” Became Their Biggest Hit—Despite Their Guitarist Hating It
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Feb 08, 2025 |
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Bonnie Raitt’s Long Road to #1 – The Heartbreaking Story Behind “I Can’t Make You Love Me”
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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The Top 10 Songs of 1973 – And the Classic Hit Everyone Mispronounces
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Interview with Smokey Robinson: How a Late-Night Call Turned a Struggling Song Into a #1 Hit
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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How Little River Band’s “Reminiscing” Became the Most Played Australian Song in America
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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5 Underrated 80s Hits – Including the Song Two Iconic Bands Rejected That Became a Classic
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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The Greatest Comeback Songs of All Time – Featuring Tina Turner, Donny Osmond & Elvis
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Feb 01, 2025 |
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How The Proclaimers’ “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” Defied Critics and Became a Global Hit
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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The 10 Greatest Songs of 1965 – A Year That Changed Music Forever
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Interview with Jess Harnell: The Rock Impersonator So Good, He Got Sued for It
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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The Rise of Rush: How Neil Peart Transformed Rock’s Most Overlooked Band
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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5 Songs That Might Change Your Mind About This Controversial Rock Genre
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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The Top Cover Songs of the 80s – Hits That Outshone the Originals
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Jan 25, 2025 |
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The Beatles’ “A Day in the Life” – The Greatest Song Never Released as a Single
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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The Top 10 Songs of 1980 – Hits That Defined a New Decade
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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How The Cure’s “Lovesong” Went from Wedding Gift to Breakout Hit
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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How a DJ’s Mistake Made The Doobie Brothers’ “Black Water” a #1 Hit
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Journey’s “Separate Ways” – The Most Epic Rock Song with the Worst Music Video
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Why Science Rates This Legend's Voice as the Greatest Ever
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Jan 18, 2025 |
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Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1983 – What Still Stands the Test of Time?
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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The Top 10 Songs of 1971 – A Year That Defined Rock Music
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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How Wang Chung’s “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” Went from Criticism to 80s Anthem
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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How a Simple Spelling Change Turned This Song into a #1 Smash Hit
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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The Top 5 “Don’t Give a Damn” Songs – Anthems of Rebellion and Freedom
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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How Pink Floyd’s “Echoes” Transformed 24 Songs into a Psychedelic Masterpiece
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Jan 11, 2025 |
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Interview with Rob Halford: How “You Got Another Thing Comin’” Became a Metal Anthem
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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The Top 10 Songs of 1985 – Hits That Defined an Incredible Year in Music
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Interview with Dale Bozzio: The Wild Story of Missing Persons and Their Almost-Hits
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Why The Police Secretly Broke Up at Their Peak – And How Sting Moved On
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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The Top 5 Feel-Good Songs of All Time – Hits That Lift the Soul
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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The Chaos Behind Aerosmith’s Biggest Hits – From “Sweet Emotion” to “Janie’s Got a Gun”
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Jan 04, 2025 |
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Interview with Carlos Santana: The Story Behind “Black Magic Woman” and His Unexpected Comeback
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Jan 03, 2025 |
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The Top 5 Musical Disses of the 70s – From Paul McCartney to Carly Simon
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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How a Lost Wallet Led The 5th Dimension to a #1 Hit
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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How Sugarloaf Beat the One-Hit Wonder Curse – And Accidentally Called the White House
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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How Tom Jones Turned Two Unlikely Songs into Timeless Classics
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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The Top 10 Songs of 1984 – Celebrating the Greatest Year in Pop Music
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Dec 28, 2024 |
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How AC/DC Overcame Tragedy to Create Back in Black – The Biggest-Selling Rock Album Ever
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Dec 27, 2024 |
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5 More of the Most Controversial Songs of the Rock Era – Banned, Censored, and Blacklisted
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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Interview with Johnny Mathis: The Story Behind “Chances Are” and His Iconic Christmas Album
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Dec 25, 2024 |
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Interview with The Romantics: How Legal Battles Stalled Their Career for 11 Years
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Dec 25, 2024 |
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Interview with Neal Schon: The Story Behind Journey’s Iconic Solos and a Connection to “Purple Rain”
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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Interview with Peter Hook: How New Order’s “Blue Monday” Became a Legendary Loss Leader
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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The Untold Story of Bob Dylan’s “Lay Lady Lay” – A Song He Didn’t Want Released
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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The Lost Led Zeppelin Song That Could Have Been Their Greatest Anthem
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Dec 21, 2024 |
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Interview with Kansas: How “Dust in the Wind” Started as a Guitar Exercise and Became a Classic
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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Singer Had Last Laugh When He Outsold His Band with the Very Song They Rejected
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Interview with Survivor: How “Eye of the Tiger” Became the Ultimate 80s Anthem
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Interview with Neil Sedaka: How Elton John Helped Him Stage a Legendary Comeback
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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The Top 10 One-Hit Wonders – Stories Behind These Unforgettable Hits
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1986 – Which Hits Have Stood the Test of Time?
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Dec 14, 2024 |
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How a One-Night Stand Inspired a 70s Classic
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Dec 14, 2024 |
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How Toto’s “Africa” Became the Most Overplayed Yet Impossible-to-Hate Song
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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5 Bad Songs by Great Artists – When Legends Missed the Mark
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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How a Botched Lyric Turned “Blinded by the Light” Into Rock’s Funniest Misheard Song
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Interview with Eric Burdon: The Mystery Behind “House of the Rising Sun” and Its Unknown Origins
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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How Joan Jett Turned a Rejected B-Side Into “I Love Rock ‘n Roll” – A #1 Smash Hit
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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How Gregg Allman’s Late-Night Break-In Led to the Creation of “Midnight Rider”
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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The Most Iconic Opening Lyrics in Rock – Stories Behind the Lines That Hooked Us
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Dec 07, 2024 |
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How Boston’s Leaked Demo of “Amanda” Became a Surprise #1 Hit After an 8-Year Hiatus
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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The Top 5 Hit Resurrections – Songs That Topped the Charts Twice
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Interview with 3 Doors Down: How “Kryptonite” Went from a High School Math Class to #1
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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Interview with Lamont Dozier & Duke Fakir: How The Four Tops Turned “I Can’t Help Myself” Into Another Hit
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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How ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” Became the Happiest Song Ever – And the Hit They Almost Delayed
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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How This “Soft Rock” Band Secretly Rocked Harder Than Most 70s Legends
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Nov 30, 2024 |
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How a Joke Song Meant to Mock Prog Rock Became an Accidental Classic
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Nov 29, 2024 |
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What the HELL-This is Being CENSORED For a PROFANITY That Was ACTUALLY BLEEPED OUT-Professor of Rock
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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Interview with Kevin Cronin: How REO Speedwagon’s “I Can’t Fight This Feeling” Took 10 Years to Finish
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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The Legend Who Created the Blueprint for Rock Singers – But Still Isn’t in the Rock Hall
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Interview with Freddy Curci: How He Set a World Record with the Longest Note on a #1 Hit
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Interview with Johnny Rzeznik: How a Broken Guitar Led to Writing “Iris” and Saving His Career
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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The Mystery of “Eleanor Rigby” – Paul McCartney, a Gravestone, and a Songwriting Feud
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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How a Legendary Band Turned a Biblical Verse into an Epic 1984 Rock Classic
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Nov 23, 2024 |
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How Steve Miller’s “The Joker” Became a #1 Hit Twice – Thanks to a Misheard Lyric
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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The Most Underrated Classics – Songs That Deserve More Love
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Interview with Daryl Hall: How Hall & Oates Quietly Dominated the 80s with 21 Hits
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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How a Babysitter Turned “The Loco-Motion” Into a #1 Hit – Again and Again
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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The Top 5 Most Interesting Duets of the 80s – Surprising Collaborations & Unforgettable Hits
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Nov 16, 2024 |
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How a Mysterious Gardener Inspired The Rolling Stones’ “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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How “Bette Davis Eyes” Made the Hollywood Icon Cool Again – The Story Behind the 1981 Hit
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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The Mystery of the Most Mysterious Song on the Internet – Solved After 41 Years!
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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Interview with Neil Finn: How “Don’t Dream It’s Over” Became One of the Most Admired Songs Ever
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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How Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone” Changed Music Forever – Even the Beatles Took Notice
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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Interview with Weird Al Yankovic: How Mark Knopfler Insisted on Playing in His Own Parody
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Nov 09, 2024 |
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Interview with Tony Lewis: The Story Behind The Outfield’s “Your Love” – A Misunderstood 80s Classic
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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The 3 Strangest Song Inspirations of the 80s – Featuring Tina Turner, Kate Bush & Cyndi Lauper
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Interview with Ann Wilson: How Heart Turned Industry Insults into “Barracuda”
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Interview with Elvis Costello: How Insomnia and Rivalry Sparked “Watching the Detectives”
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Red Red Wine': How a DJ's Mistake Turned UB40's Song Into a Chart-Topping Hit
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Why Bryan Adams Was Warned Against '(Everything I Do)': The Unexpected #1 Smash
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Crimson and Clover': Tommy James' Unfinished Demo That Changed Radio Forever
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Nov 02, 2024 |
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When David Lee Roth Left Van Halen: The Rise of Sammy Hagar and Four #1 Hits
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Nov 02, 2024 |
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The Story Behind Cream's 'White Room': A Poem Turned Heavy Metal Blueprint
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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Why DJs Thought ‘Wooly Bully’ Was Dirty and How It Became a Cultural Phenomenon
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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King of Wishful Thinking': Go West’s Accidental Hit From the Pretty Woman Soundtrack
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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October 1976’s Top 10 Hits Ranked Today: Heart, Bee Gees, Chicago, and More
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Tempted' by Squeeze: The Bold Decision That Turned a Backup Singer Into a Star
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Daydream Believer': Davy Jones’ Struggles and the Song That Almost Wasn’t
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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The 5 Most Overplayed Rock Songs (And the Underrated Gems to Replace Them)
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Oct 26, 2024 |
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Refugee': How Tom Petty Took Down a Corrupt Record Label and Made a Rock Classic
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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Time Stand Still': Rush’s Genre-Bending Collaboration with Aimee Mann
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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How 'Mama, I’m Coming Home' Helped Ozzy Osbourne Rebuild His Life and Career
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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How Sting Used a Unique Word in 'Wrapped Around Your Finger' and Made History
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Paul McCartney vs. John Lennon: The War of Words After The Beatles’ Breakup
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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How Dan Hartman’s 'I Can Dream About You' Became an Accidental 80s Classic
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Oct 19, 2024 |
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The Rise and Fall of Zebra: The Band Once Compared to Led Zeppelin
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Oct 19, 2024 |
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How a Dirty Magazine Helped The J. Geils Band Find Their Biggest Hit 'Centerfold'
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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The New Radicals: One Hit, One Album, and a Sudden Departure from the Spotlight
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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Jim Morrison Called 'Hello, I Love You' a Dumb Joke…The Label Made It a #1 Smash
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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The Secret Meaning Behind Modern English’s 'I Melt With You': Love in the Face of Nuclear Destruction
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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How Danny Elfman Created an 80s Classic in a Haunted Room—But Never Had a Top 40 Hit
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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How Strip Clubs Saved Def Leppard’s 'Animal' and Turned 'Hysteria' Into a Smash
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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The Stories Behind 5 Banned or Disowned Songs in Rock History
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Oct 12, 2024 |
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The Story Behind 'Lunatic Fringe': A One-Hit Wonder That Was Never a Hit in America
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Oct 11, 2024 |
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From Fired to Headliner: How Lemmy Kilmister Made Motörhead a Metal Icon
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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How Cass Elliot Overcame Rejection and Became the Voice of the Mamas and the Papas
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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How 'You Make My Dreams' Became Hall & Oates’ Most Beloved Song Decades Later
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Why Kansas Almost Left 'Carry On Wayward Son' Off the Album and How It Became a Classic
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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How The Carpenters’ 'Goodbye to Love' Accidentally Invented the Power Ballad
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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The Untold Story of Pink Floyd: Brilliance, Chaos, and the Greatest Albums of All Time
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Oct 05, 2024 |
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The Story of 'La Bamba': Ritchie Valens’ Legacy and the Coin Flip That Changed History
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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Naked Rock Star Used Joan Jett’s Iconic Song as a Pickup Line at Her Hotel Door
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Teen Forgot Lyrics to 'Hanky Panky,' Made Up His Own, and Scored a #1 Hit
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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What Happened to 80s Hitmakers Information Society and Their Sudden Disappearance?
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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How Dan Fogelberg’s Encounter With an Ex Inspired the 80s Classic 'Same Old Lang Syne'
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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The Truth Behind Rock’s Wildest Urban Legends: Separating Fact From Fiction
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Sep 28, 2024 |
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How a Toilet Brush Saved 'Dancing in the Moonlight' and Made It a 70s Classic
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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Guns N’ Roses Singer’s Sex Tape Ended Up on 'Rocket Queen'—A Controversial '87 Classic
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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How Steve Miller’s Biggest Hit 'Abracadabra' Ended His Career—And a Fluke Revived It in 1990
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Pablo Cruise: From Yacht Rock Hits to Stepbrothers Fame
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Did The Beatles Hide a Massive Secret? Breaking Down the 'Paul Is Dead' Conspiracy
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Sep 21, 2024 |
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How Twisted Sister’s 'We’re Not Gonna Take It' Was Inspired by an Old Christmas Song
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Sep 20, 2024 |
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The Story Behind 'Stuck in the Middle with You': A Bob Dylan Parody That Became a Hit
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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How a Teenager’s First Song, 'Light My Fire,' Took The Doors to #1 and Changed Rock Forever
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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How The Cars Helped Rock and Roll Triumph Over Disco with 'Let’s Go'
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Six Forgotten 80s Classics That Deserve as Much Love as 'Don’t Stop Believin’'
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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How Sweet’s 'Love Is Like Oxygen' Redefined Their Sound but Marked the End of an Era
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Sep 14, 2024 |
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The 80s Classic 'Come On Eileen': Controversy, Claims of Theft, and an Unwilling Star
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Sep 13, 2024 |
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The Hidden Meanings Behind 'Mellow Yellow': A 1966 Hit About Drugs and a Sex Toy
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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How John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band’s 'On the Dark Side' Became a Hit After a Movie Flop
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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Exclusive Interview With Sting: The Only Artist With Two Songs in the 10 Most Played Ever
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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The Untold Stories Behind the Eagles’ Greatest Hits and Their Dramatic Breakup
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Celebrating the Top 10 One-Hit Wonders of the 70s With Stories From the Artists Who Lived Them
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Sep 07, 2024 |
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How a Shy Donald Fagen Hit on His Professor’s Pregnant Wife and Turned It Into Steely Dan's 70s Hit
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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How Corey Hart’s 'Sunglasses at Night' Made Him a Star—And Why He’s No One-Hit Wonder
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Exclusive Interviews With Crosby, Stills & Nash: The Story Behind 'Suite: Judy Blue Eyes'
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Exclusive Neal Schon Interview: The Untold Story Behind Journey’s 'Any Way You Want It'
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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The Shocking Truth Behind 'Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini': Fraud Exposed After 50 Years
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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The Story Behind The Cure’s 'Just Like Heaven': A Near-Tragedy That Created Musical Perfection
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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The Story Behind Stevie Nicks’ 'Stand Back': Inspired by Prince and a Wedding Night Detour
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Aug 31, 2024 |
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Recounting the Top 10 Songs of 1988: The Best, the Worst, and Their Lasting Legacy
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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Falco’s 'Rock Me Amadeus': The Misheard Lyric That Turned Into a Global Phenomenon
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Exclusive Interview: Rita Coolidge Reveals How 'Layla' Was Stolen From Her
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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The Story of 'Zombie': The Cranberries’ Powerful Anthem That Became a Timeless #1
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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How Michael McDonald’s 'I Keep Forgetting' Became a Rap Hit Decades Later With Warren G
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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How Judas Priest’s 'Living After Midnight' Began as a Joke and Became a Metal Classic
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Aug 24, 2024 |
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How Phil Collins Took a Risk With 'Another Day in Paradise'—And It Became a #1 Hit
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Aug 24, 2024 |
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How the Scorpions’ 'Rock You Like a Hurricane' Almost Had an F-Bomb in the Chorus
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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How the Mamas and the Papas’ 'Monday Monday' Was Recorded in the Wrong Key and Still Hit #1
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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The Tragic Story of 'Bittersweet Symphony': How Richard Ashcroft Lost Everything
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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Exclusive Interview: How The Association Created 'Windy' and Other Forgotten Classics
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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How Mazzy Star’s 'Fade Into You' Became a Hit They Never Wanted—and Why They Vanished
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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The Truth Behind Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 'Sweet Home Alabama' and Their Alleged Feud With Neil Young
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Aug 17, 2024 |
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The Tragic Undertones of 'Don’t Stop Me Now': How Queen’s Hit Reflects Freddie Mercury’s Life
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Aug 16, 2024 |
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Exclusive Interview: How The Monkees’ 'Last Train to Clarksville' Hid a Protest Message and Hit #1
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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How Toto Became Rock’s Ultimate Underdogs and Refused Rolling Stone’s Spotlight
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Exclusive Interview: Derek Holt on Writing 'I Love You' and Finally Performing It 30 Years Later
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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The Story Behind John Denver’s 'Annie’s Song': A Love Song That Couldn’t Save His Marriage
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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The Top 5 '2 Hit Wonders' of the 80s: Stories of Fame, Drama, and Surprising Cameos
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Aug 10, 2024 |
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Exclusive Interview With Huey Lewis: The Stories Behind 'Hip to Be Square' and His 80s Reign
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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Van Halen vs. Tone Loc: The Wild Story of How 'Jamie’s Cryin’ Was Sampled Without Permission
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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The Story Behind The Who’s 'Behind Blue Eyes': Pete Townshend’s Confession and Roger Daltrey’s Heartbreak
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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What Happened to Cinderella? The Band Behind 'Nobody’s Fool' and 3 Big Records Explained
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Suzanne Vega on 'Tom’s Diner': From Breakfast Inspiration to the Birth of the MP3 Format
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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The Strange Inspiration Behind 'She’s a Beauty': Fee Waybill’s Wild Story
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Aug 03, 2024 |
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How 'Danger Zone' Went From Desperation to Kenny Loggins’ Career-Defining Hit
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Aug 02, 2024 |
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How Barry Gibb Went Undercover to Write 'Islands in the Stream' and Gave the Bee Gees a Comeback
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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The Story Behind Golden Earring’s 'Radar Love': A Tragic Tale and the Ultimate Driving Anthem
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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Revisiting July 1967’s Top 10 Chart: Beatles, Stones, and the Summer of Love’s Greatest Hits
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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The Police’s 'Every Breath You Take': The Dark Story Behind the Most Played Song in History
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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How AC/DC’s 'Big Balls' Went From Album Filler to a Laugh-Out-Loud Classic
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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The Story Behind Journey’s Comeback: A 10-Year Hiatus, Steve Perry, and a #1 Hit
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Jul 27, 2024 |
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The Rise and Fall of 'Mr. Jones': Why Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz Quit Music at Their Peak
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Jul 26, 2024 |
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The Story of 'Ulterior Motives': The Lost 80s Song That Took 3 Years to Identify
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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The Shocking Story of 'I Touch Myself': Written by Men, Sung by a Rock Icon, and Still Debated
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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The Untold Drama Behind Fleetwood Mac’s Epic 'Sara': Stevie Nicks’ Most Personal Song
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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The Surprising Link Between an X-Rated Film and Harry Nilsson’s Iconic 'Everybody’s Talkin’
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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The Comeback Story of Heart: From 70s Rock Icons to 80s Chart-Toppers
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Jul 20, 2024 |
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How Devo’s 'Whip It' Became an 80s Anthem Everyone Misunderstood for Decades
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Jul 19, 2024 |
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The Incredible Story of 'Kung Fu Fighting': A Last-Minute B-Side That Sold 11 Million Copies
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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The Secret Weapon That Saved U2’s 'With or Without You' From Being Abandoned
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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How The Hollies Wrote 'Long Cool Woman' While Day-Drinking—and Got Sued for It
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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The Singer Who Had 4 Hit Songs on the Charts at the Same Time—With Different Bands!
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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"I Drove All Night": The Hit That Brought Roy Orbison Back Before His Tragic Passing
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Jul 13, 2024 |
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The One Song Even This Artist’s Critics Can’t Help But Love
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Jul 13, 2024 |
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From the Friend Zone to the Top of the Charts: The Story of "Vehicle"
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Jul 12, 2024 |
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Paul Simon Turned a Rhyming Game with His Toddler into His Biggest Solo Hit
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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The Hidden Truth About Suzanne Vega’s "Luka" Finally Comes to Light
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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Animotion: The Only Band to Be a One-Hit Wonder Twice – An Exclusive Interview
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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How Frankie Valli’s Risky Solo Move with "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" Became a Global Smash
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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The Chaotic Story Behind Oasis’s Iconic "Wonderwall" and the Feud That Defined Them
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Jul 06, 2024 |
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Cryin', Amazing, and Crazy: Did Aerosmith Rewrite the Same Hit Three Times?
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Jul 05, 2024 |
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Carole King’s Shy Debut: How James Taylor Turned Her Song Into a #1 Smash
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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How a Shocking Encounter Inspired Hall & Oates’ #1 Hit Maneater
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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How Eagles Fought Back After Their Label Edited Best of My Love Without Permission
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Old Time Rock and Roll: The Classic Hit Bob Seger Never Expected to Succeed
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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How a Lawsuit and an 8-Year Wait Couldn't Stop Boston from Returning to #1
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Jun 29, 2024 |
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Blue Öyster Cult's Don't Fear the Reaper: The Spiritual Song Misunderstood as Satanic
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Jun 28, 2024 |
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Lionel Richie’s All Night Long: The Crazy Stories Behind This Iconic #1 Hit
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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How The Boys of Summer Became a #1 Hit After Tom Petty Rejected It
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Eric Burdon Reveals the Truth About Spill the Wine—And Its Risqué Origins
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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The Shocking Story Behind The End: Jim Morrison’s Most Controversial Performance
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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American Pie: The Song That Brings Generations to Tears, Explained by Don McLean
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Jun 22, 2024 |
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The Life-Changing Decision of John Deacon: Leaving Queen at 25
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Jun 21, 2024 |
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Peter Gabriel Leaves Genesis, Finds Himself, and Writes His Defining Song Solsbury Hill
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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Disney Tried to Stop Kenny Loggins’ House at Pooh Corner—But Fate Had Other Plans
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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George Harrison’s My Sweet Lord: The #1 Hit That Sparked Rock’s Most Infamous Lawsuit
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet: Millions Love It, But Nobody Knows Its Name
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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Quiet Riot’s Iconic Hits and the Interview That Ended It All
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Jun 15, 2024 |
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The 1985 Song That Defined a Generation: Dire Straits’ Brothers in Arms
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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Forced to Write “One More Song,” Springsteen Delivered a Global Smash
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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How Rod Stewart’s Maggie May Saved His Career and Made Him a Star
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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Paper Lace’s Rollercoaster Ride: Two #1 Hits, One Big Miss in the U.S.
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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How Genesis Predicted the Future with Their 1986 Hit Land of Confusion
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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The Hidden Meaning Behind The Beatles' Ticket to Ride: German Prostitutes and Heavy Metal?
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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So Bad, They’re Good: The Most Cringe-Worthy 80s Novelty Hits Ever Made
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Jun 08, 2024 |
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A Devastating Call Inspired This Haunting 1979 Pink Floyd Masterpiece
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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Queen’s Homage to Elvis Started in Freddie Mercury’s Hotel Bathroom
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Foreigner Said No, So Lou Gramm Went Solo with Midnight Blue
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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TV Show Saved This Out-of-Print Song and Made It a Chart-Topping Hit
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Over the Hills and Far Away: Zeppelin’s Underrated Masterpiece Revisited
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Pete Townshend’s Scathing Take on Fame in Eminence Front
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Jun 01, 2024 |
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How Air Supply Dominated the Charts Before Vanishing from the Spotlight
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May 31, 2024 |
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The Rise and Fall of Sinead O’Connor: A Story of Talent, Controversy, and Protest
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May 30, 2024 |
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The Tragic Story Behind the Gin Blossoms’ Meteoric Rise and Sudden Fall
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May 29, 2024 |
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Interview: Terri Nunn on Her Star Wars Audition and Becoming an 80s Icon
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May 28, 2024 |
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Interview: Brian Wilson on the Tragic Collapse of SMiLE, the Lost Masterpiece
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May 27, 2024 |
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How ABBA’s “The Winner Takes It All” Turned Divorce Into a Timeless Classic
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May 25, 2024 |
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Why 1984 Might Be the Greatest Year in Music History
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May 24, 2024 |
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Survivor’s Journey: From Eye of the Tiger to a New Voice and Another #1 Hit
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May 23, 2024 |
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From Tommy James to Billy Idol: The Timeless Journey of Mony Mony
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May 23, 2024 |
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The Backlash and Legacy of David Bowie's "Let's Dance"
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May 22, 2024 |
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Critics Hated It, But Let’s Dance Made David Bowie an MTV Icon
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May 21, 2024 |
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The Unlikely Rock Instrument That Made Ian Anderson a Legend
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May 20, 2024 |
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Nile Rodgers Turned Club Rejection into the #1 Hit Le Freak
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May 18, 2024 |
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Frankie Valli Sold 100 Million Records, but the Mob Took Every Dime
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May 17, 2024 |
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The Rise of Duran Duran: Defining the MTV Generation
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May 16, 2024 |
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How Duran Duran’s Hungry Like the Wolf Redefined the 80s
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May 15, 2024 |
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Exclusive Interview with Kevin Cronin: The Stories Behind REO Speedwagon’s Classics
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May 14, 2024 |
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Jon Bon Jovi’s Runaway: How a Rejected Demo Launched a Rock Icon
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May 13, 2024 |
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Sweet’s Fox on the Run: The Smash Hit They Had to Record in Secret
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May 11, 2024 |
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How Marc Bolan Made Up Bang a Gong’s Lyrics on the Spot and Created a Glam Rock Classic
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May 10, 2024 |
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The Real Story Behind 867-5309: Did Jenny Ever Exist?
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May 10, 2024 |
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The Story Behind Spirit in the Sky and Its Unrepeatable Guitar Sound
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May 09, 2024 |
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Spandau Ballet’s True: From 80s Classic to Boy Band Inspiration
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May 08, 2024 |
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My Girl: The Song Smokey Robinson Gave Away and Made History
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May 07, 2024 |
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Mick Jones Knew Lou Gramm Was the One After Hearing This Rookie Sing
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May 07, 2024 |
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Steve Perry’s Secret Journey From Roadie to Rock Icon
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May 06, 2024 |
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The Pink Floyd Breakup That Shattered Rock History
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May 04, 2024 |
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The 1979 Hit That Sat on the Shelf and Still Became a Classic
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May 03, 2024 |
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How Shambala Became the Ultimate Feel-Good Anthem of the 70s
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May 02, 2024 |
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Moonlight Feels Right: The 70s Classic Born From a Romantic Rejection
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May 01, 2024 |
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Hard to Handle: The 1990 Hit That Set the Stage for Grunge
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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The Story Behind American Woman and the Battle Over Guess Who’s Name
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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The Mystery Behind The Cars' Drive: A Frontman’s Best Song Given Away
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Apr 27, 2024 |
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Evil Woman: The Revenge Song Jeff Lynne Wrote in Minutes
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Apr 26, 2024 |
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Singing Out of His Range Made Love Hurts a 70s Rock Classic
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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Cutting Crew's 1987 Dominance: What Happened After Their Smash Success?
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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How a Dad Joke Gave the Bellamy Brothers a #1 Hit in the 70s
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Full Moon Fever: How Tom Petty Defied Rejection to Create a Classic
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Revisiting ABBA: A Deep Dive into Their Legacy and Biggest Hits
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Apr 20, 2024 |
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How Al Stewart Rewrote Year of the Cat Four Times to Get It Right
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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The Story of Zager & Evans: From #1 Smash to Complete Obscurity
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Mark Slaughter’s Gut-Wrenching Story Behind Fly to the Angels
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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How Depeche Mode’s Music for the Masses Went From Joke to Prophecy
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Remembering Dan Fogelberg: The Voice Behind Some of the Most Heartfelt Songs Ever
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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Rush’s Freewill: How a Printing Error Confused Fans for Decades
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Apr 13, 2024 |
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How a Grocery Store Find Turned Hooked on a Feeling Into a Global Sensation
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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The Chilling Story Behind Foreigner’s Gold-Digging Anthem Cold as Ice
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Black: The Greatest Song Pearl Jam Never Wanted to Be a Hit
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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How a Label Secretary Became a Star with the Hit Dancing in the Street
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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The Hauntingly Odd Story Behind Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm by Crash Test Dummies
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Did Phil Collins Rip Off Prince? The Controversy Behind Sussudio
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Apr 06, 2024 |
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The Untold Story of TNT: AC/DC’s Signature Song That Never Charted
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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Cheap Trick’s Journey from Rock Bottom to Beatle-Level Fame
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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How ZZ Top Immortalized a Notorious House in Their 1973 Hit La Grange
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Every Rose Has Its Thorn: The Song Bret Michaels Wrote in Heartbreak and Betrayal
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Journey’s Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’: A Cheating Scandal That Sparked a 70s Classic
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Mick Jones’ Fiery Solo on Hot Blooded Set the Stage—and His Amp—Ablaze
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Mar 30, 2024 |
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The Story Behind Orleans’ Still the One: Written During Laundry Duty
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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Why Mark Knopfler Walked Away After Dire Straits Sold 30 Million Albums
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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London Calling: The Clash’s Warning That Resonates Stronger Than Ever
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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Jesus Jones’ Right Here Right Now: The 90s Anthem That Captured a World Changing
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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How a Legal Battle and a Legendary Cover Turned Jet Airliner Into a Hit
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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How Ace Frehley Outsold Kiss With His Solo Record and Proved Everyone Wrong
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Mar 23, 2024 |
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Gimme Shelter: The Iconic Vocal That Left Mick Jagger Speechless
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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The Story Behind Eric Carmen’s Timeless Hits: All By Myself, Hungry Eyes, and More
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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The Story Behind Spooky: From Instrumental to Southern Rock Standard
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Behind It Might Be You: Stephen Bishop Reflects on His Oscar-Nominated Hit
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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No Rain: The Bittersweet Tale of Blind Melon’s Brightest Hit
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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25 or 6 to 4: How Peter Cetera Sang a Smash Hit With His Jaw Wired Shut
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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The Wild Stories Behind Weird Al’s Most Famous Parody Rejections
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Mar 16, 2024 |
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The Sound of Silence: How a Remix Without Permission Made Music History
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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Bob Seger’s Live Anthem Turn the Page: Born from Conflict, Revived by Metallica
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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The Untold Tale of "I’m Henry the Eighth, I Am" Straight from Peter Noone
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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Debbie Harry Wrote This #1 Hit in 10 Minutes While Watching Wrestling
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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The Cranberries Almost Got Dropped by Their Label Until “Linger” Changed Everything
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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“Love Will Tear Us Apart”: Joy Division’s Anthem of Heartbreak, Hate, and Tragedy
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Mar 09, 2024 |
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“Heroes” by David Bowie: The Iconic Anthem That Defied the Charts
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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How a Translation Error Turned “Venus” Into a #1 Smash—Twice!
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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How Lynyrd Skynyrd Predicted Their Downfall With “That Smell”
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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Rock, Disco, and Stalkers: Unpacking 1979’s Top 10 Chart Hits
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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A Whiter Shade of Pale: The Cryptic Classic That Dominated 1967’s Summer of Love
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Mad World: How Tears for Fears Turned Childhood Trauma Into an 80s Classic
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Mar 02, 2024 |
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The Story Behind Your Mama Don’t Dance: How Messina Turned His Dad’s Rock Hate Into a 70s Classic
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Mar 01, 2024 |
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How America’s Ventura Highway Inspired Prince and Confused Fans with Its Mystical Lyrics
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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How The Doors Hustled Their Way to Success After Break on Through Flopped
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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Afternoon Delight: The Sexy Singalong That Took the 70s by Storm
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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John Fogerty Sued for Sounding Like Himself: The Bizarre Story Behind His 1985 Hit
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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The Monkees vs. Their Producer: How "I’m a Believer" Became the #1 Hit of the Year
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Feb 24, 2024 |
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The Beach Boys Passed on It, But "Seasons in the Sun" Made History
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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The Wild Story Behind "Close My Eyes Forever," Ozzy's Biggest Hit
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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How AC/DC Created the Greatest Rock Riffs Ever—and Almost Lost One Forever
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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"Tequila": The Accidental B-Side That Took The Champs to #1
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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How Weezer’s Blue Album Became a Classic and Why a Fan Offered $10M for Them to Quit
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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How a Misread Road Sign Led to John Denver’s Classic Take Me Home, Country Roads
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Feb 17, 2024 |
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The Untold Story of U2’s Pride (In the Name of Love): 20-Hour Days and a Race Against Time
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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Beck’s Loser: How Self-Deprecation Turned Into a 90s Rock Revolution
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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With a Little Help from My Friends: Joe Cocker’s Defining Woodstock Moment
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Don’t Change: The INXS Classic That Defined a Generation
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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"Sabotage": The Furious Anthem Born Out of a Producer’s Outburst
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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How Weird Al’s "Amish Paradise" Sparked Backlash From a Furious Icon
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Feb 10, 2024 |
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Is "Come Sail Away" About Aliens? The Truth Behind Styx’s Signature Song
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Feb 09, 2024 |
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Rick Springfield’s Double Life: Soap Star, Rocker, and the Truth Behind "Don’t Talk to Strangers"
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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Janis Joplin’s "Piece of My Heart": The Song That Crowned the Queen of Rock
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Joe Walsh’s Wildest Rock ‘n’ Roll Antics Behind the 70s Classic "Life’s Been Good"
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Interview: Feel Like Makin’ Love, Paul Rodgers on Bad Company's Explosive 70s Classic
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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How an Exchange Student Launched Roxette's Meteoric Rise in the U.S.
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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How Rainy Days and Mondays Became a Pop Masterpiece: The Carpenters’ Journey
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Feb 03, 2024 |
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How Faith No More’s Epic Ignited Rap Metal and Took the Band to Stardom
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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Interview with Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons: The Story Behind Listen to the Music
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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The Evolution of Led Zeppelin: 5 Tracks That Define the Lords of Rock
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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I’m Not In Love: The Awkward Conversation That Sparked a 70s Classic
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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ELO, Hidden Messages, and the 70s Satanic Panic: The Story Behind Sweet Talkin’ Woman and Fire On High
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Wild Thing: The Joke Song That Made Millions and Changed Rock Forever
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Jan 27, 2024 |
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Exclusive Interview with Stewart Copeland: The Stories Behind Message in a Bottle and Walking on the Moon
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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The Dream That Created the Rolling Stones' Satisfaction and Its Legendary Riff
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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Interview: America on Grammy Curses, George Martin, and the Inspiration for Sister Golden Hair
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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The Therapy Sessions and Failed Screen Test That Inspired Neil Diamond’s I Am… I Said
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Rejected 100 Times: How George Harrison’s Something Became a Beatles Masterpiece
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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From Tragedy to Triumph: The Story of Def Leppard’s Adrenalize Album
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Jan 20, 2024 |
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Time After Time: Cyndi Lauper’s Inspirational Journey to Her #1 Hit – Interview with Rob Hyman
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Jan 19, 2024 |
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Decoding White Rabbit: Grace Slick’s Journey Through the Looking Glass
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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The Mad Scientist of Rock: Edgar Winter on His Groundbreaking Instrumentals
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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Jesse Colin Young on the Journey of the Youngbloods’ Get Together
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Ron Dante on Singing Sugar, Sugar for the Archies and Its Hidden Story
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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How Blondie’s The Tide Is High Revived a "Hitless" Album and Made History
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Jan 13, 2024 |
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The Story Behind Queen’s Biggest U.S. Hit: Another One Bites the Dust
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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The Turtles’ Happy Together: From the Worst Demo Ever to an Iconic Classic
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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The Making of Slow Ride: Sex, Scrabble, and Classic Rock Magic
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Tommy James and Tiffany Discuss the Journey of I Think We’re Alone Now
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around: Stevie Nicks’ Solo Breakthrough with Tom Petty
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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Stewart Copeland Talks Early Police Hits and Controversy Around Roxanne and Can’t Stand Losing You
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Jan 06, 2024 |
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A Flock of Seagulls’ Mike Score on Creating MTV’s Most Viral Video in a Day
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Jan 05, 2024 |
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Queen’s Double Trouble: The Stories Behind Fat Bottomed Girls and Bicycle Race
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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How Toni Basil’s Mickey Became an MTV Classic and Weird Al Parody
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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The Mysteries Behind Steely Dan’s Do It Again: A 70s Rock Classic
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here: Guilt, Loss, and Rock Immortality
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Jan 01, 2024 |
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How The Mamas and the Papas Transformed California Dreamin’ Into a 60s Anthem
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Dec 30, 2023 |
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Decoding A Horse With No Name: An Exclusive Interview with America
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Dec 29, 2023 |
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How Keep On Loving You Saved REO Speedwagon: Kevin Cronin Reflects
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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The Chilling Inspiration Behind Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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Interview with The Association: The Story Behind Cherish and Their Rise to Fame
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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The Story Behind Steppenwolf’s Born to Be Wild: The First Heavy Metal Anthem
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Dec 25, 2023 |
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The Story Behind Boston’s More Than a Feeling and Brad Delp’s Legendary Vocal
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Dec 23, 2023 |
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Radiohead’s Creep: The Stalker Confession That Became a Generation’s Anthem
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Dec 22, 2023 |
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All Along the Watchtower: The Dylan Song That Hendrix Elevated to Legendary Status
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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It’s My Life: Mark Hollis, Talk Talk, and the Pursuit of Artistic Integrity
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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Livin’ on a Prayer, Wanted Dead or Alive, and the Journey Behind Slippery When Wet
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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Did the Beatles Invent Heavy Metal with Helter Skelter? The Story Behind the Song
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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How Three Dog Night Turned Harry Nilsson’s "One" into a Timeless Classic
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Dec 16, 2023 |
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Why Rush’s "Limelight" Is One of Rock’s Greatest Compositions
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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David Gates’ Journey from Soft Rock Icon to a Life Out of the Spotlight
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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From Rock Bottom to Radio Dominance: Aerosmith’s Iconic Comeback
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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The Story Behind Billy Joel’s We Didn’t Start the Fire: A History Lesson in a Song
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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When Paul Rodgers Teamed Up with Jimmy Page for The Firm’s Radioactive
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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How Creedence Clearwater Revival Outsold The Beatles with Fortunate Son in 1969
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Dec 10, 2023 |
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The Enigma of Question Mark and the #1 Hit 96 Tears
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Dec 09, 2023 |
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How Prince Took Back "Kiss" and Turned It Into a Funky #1 Hit
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Dec 08, 2023 |
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Kiss and the Ballad They Didn’t Want: The Saga of "Beth"
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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Interview with Stephen Bishop: The Stories Behind "Separate Lives" and "It Might Be You"
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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The Iconic Bagpipes and Bon Scott: The Story Behind AC/DC’s "It’s a Long Way to the Top"
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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How Wham! Created the Holiday Classic "Last Christmas" Amid a Charity Challenge
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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How a Mistake Made Loverboy’s "Working for the Weekend" a Rock Anthem
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Dec 03, 2023 |
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Led Zeppelin’s "Fool in the Rain": The Band’s Final Gamble
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Dec 02, 2023 |
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"Tainted Love" and the British Invasion of the 80s: Soft Cell’s Iconic Hit
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Dec 01, 2023 |
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The Story Behind Simon & Garfunkel's Iconic Hit "Mrs. Robinson"
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Dec 01, 2023 |
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Interview: Dennis DeYoung on His Solo Hit "Desert Moon" and the End of Styx
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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Revisiting 1982’s Top 10 Rock Songs and Their Legacy
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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The Story Behind Pet Shop Boys' West End Girls and Its Journey to Becoming a Global Smash
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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Don Barnes of 38 Special on Caught Up in You and the Rivalry Behind Their Biggest Hits
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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How Eurythmics Created Sweet Dreams and Turned Heartbreak Into a Global Smash
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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The Story Behind Bow Wow Wow's I Want Candy and Its Journey as a Cultural Icon
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Nov 26, 2023 |
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How Journey's Open Arms Went from Loathed to Loved and Became a Power Ballad Classic
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Nov 25, 2023 |
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The Story Behind Black Sabbath's Iron Man and How It Redefined Heavy Metal
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Nov 24, 2023 |
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How Dire Straits Revolutionized Music and Replaced Disco Icons
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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The Story of "Louie Louie" by The Kingsmen: A $50 Hit That Changed Music
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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The Chilling Tale of a Kidnapped Musician Forced to Write a Hit Song
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Eddie Van Halen Interrupted Sammy Hagar During Sex to Write "Finish What Ya Started"
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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The Emotional Power of The Beatles’ "Let It Be" and Its Timeless Legacy
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Nov 18, 2023 |
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The Dark Meaning Behind Men at Work’s 1983 Hit "Down Under"
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Nov 17, 2023 |
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The Meaning of Eagles’ "Hotel California": A Dark Allegory of the American Dream
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Nov 17, 2023 |
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Why Beastie Boys Hated Their Own Hit "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party)
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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The Rise and Fall of John Parr: "St. Elmo’s Fire" and the Betrayal That Silenced Him
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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How Fleetwood Mac’s "The Chain" Held the Band Together During the Turmoil of Rumours
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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The Controversial Rise and Fall of Frankie Goes to Hollywood: "Relax" and Its Global Impact
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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The Mystery Behind ELO’s "Livin’ Thing": Jeff Lynne’s Lyrics Decoded
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Nov 11, 2023 |
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Interview with Mark Weitz: The Story Behind Strawberry Alarm Clock's "Incense and Peppermints"
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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How "Walk Like an Egyptian" Broke Up The Bangles
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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Graham Nash on Betting $500 to Write a Hit and the Story of "Our House"
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Sammy Hagar on Writing "I Can’t Drive 55" and Its Accidental Protest Legacy
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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How Justin Hayward Saved The Moody Blues with 'Nights in White Satin'
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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How Damn Yankees Created 'High Enough' and the Supergroup’s Surprising End
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Nov 04, 2023 |
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The Story Behind Phil Collins and Philip Bailey's 1985 Hit 'Easy Lover'
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Nov 03, 2023 |
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Interview with Mark Farner: The Story of Grand Funk Railroad's 'I’m Your Captain (Closer to Home)'
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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How The Cure Balanced Doom and Pop with 'Friday I’m in Love'
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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The Story Behind Stone Temple Pilots' 'Plush' and Its Mysterious Lyrics
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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How Ray Parker Jr. Created the Iconic 'Ghostbusters' Theme Song
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Alan Parsons on 'Eye in the Sky' and His Role in Rock History with Pink Floyd and The Beatles
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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How Blondie's 'Call Me' Became a #1 Smash and Defined the 1980s
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Oct 28, 2023 |
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The Haunting Legacy of Jim Morrison and The Doors' 'Riders on the Storm'
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Oct 27, 2023 |
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How Warrant’s 'Cherry Pie' Became a Glam Metal Anthem and a Genre’s Swan Song
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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The Story Behind The Charlie Daniels Band's 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia'
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Interview with Paul Rodgers: The Story Behind Bad Company’s Iconic Song 'Bad Company'
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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How Queen and David Bowie Created the Iconic Duet 'Under Pressure'
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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JD Souther on Writing 'New Kid in Town' and the Eagles’ Rise to Legendary Status
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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How Pink Floyd’s "Another Brick in the Wall" Became a Controversial #1 Hit
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Oct 21, 2023 |
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The Perfectionism Behind Steely Dan’s "Peg" and Its Legendary Backstory
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Oct 20, 2023 |
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The Story Behind "Good Lovin’" by The Young Rascals
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Eric Clapton’s Emotional Journey Behind “Tears in Heaven”
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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How a DJ Accidentally Saved The O’Jays with “Love Train”
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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How the B-52s’ “Rock Lobster” Defined a Decade Early
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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The Misquoted Lyric That Became a Fan Favorite: Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind”
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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How MTV’s Late-Night Play Propelled The Proclaimers to #1 with “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)”
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Oct 14, 2023 |
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How “Jessie’s Girl” Went from a Joke to an 80s Anthem
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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The Hidden Meaning Behind “Hotel California” by Eagles
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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How Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama” Became an Instant Hit
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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The Timeless Message of John Lennon’s “Imagine”
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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How Stephen King Inspired AC/DC’s “Who Made Who” for Maximum Overdrive
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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The Pressure on Fleetwood Mac’s “Tusk” to Break Even
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Oct 07, 2023 |
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The High Stakes Behind Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” Success
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Oct 06, 2023 |
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The Rise and Disappearance of Looking Glass and “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)”
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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The Rise and Fall of Milli Vanilli: From Fame to Infamy
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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How Eric Clapton’s Heartbreak Inspired “Layla”
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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The Tension Behind Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water”
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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The Dark Legends Behind “Gimme Shelter” by The Rolling Stones
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Sep 30, 2023 |
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How Steve Perry Transformed Journey into Arena Rock Giants
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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How Toto Turned a Shelved Instrumental into the #1 Hit “Africa”
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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The Story of Madness: How Our House Became a Global Smash
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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The Story Behind Don Henley’s The Heart of the Matter: Interviews with JD Souther and Mike Campbell
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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How ELO’s Mr. Blue Sky Became the Happiest Song of All Time
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Freddie Mercury Wrote Killer Queen to Prove Classy People Can Be Flawed Too
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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How Tears for Fears’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” Became the Sound of the 80s
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Sep 23, 2023 |
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How Rush’s “Tom Sawyer” Revolutionized Rock with Its Iconic Opening Note
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Sep 22, 2023 |
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How Chrissie Hynde Turned Tragedy into Triumph with “Back on the Chain Gang”
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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The Creation of Foo Fighters’ “Times Like These” Amid Chaos and Conflict
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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How Van Halen’s “Panama” Responded to Critics and Became a Hard Rock Classic
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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How Alphaville’s “Forever Young” Became an Eternal 80s Anthem
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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How Led Zeppelin’s “No Quarter” Became a Haunting Masterpiece and a Point of Contention
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Sep 16, 2023 |
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How Jimmy Buffett’s “Margaritaville” Built a Billion-Dollar Empire
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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How Prince’s “Purple Rain” Redefined Power Ballads and Made Music History
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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The Top 10 Songs of the 1980s: What Happened to Great Music?
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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Interview with Kenny Loggins: How a Simple Beat Made "I'm Alright" a Classic
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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Interview with Bill Champlin: The Story Behind Chicago’s "Hard Habit to Break"
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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The Story Behind Pink Floyd’s "Dogs" and the Power Struggle That Changed the Band
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Sep 09, 2023 |
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Interview with Dennis DeYoung: How "Mr. Roboto" Broke Up Styx but Became a Pop Culture Phenomenon
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Sep 08, 2023 |
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Interview with JD Souther: The Turbulent Story Behind the Eagles' Last #1 Hit, "Heartache Tonight"
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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The Story Behind Van Morrison’s "Brown Eyed Girl": A Massive Hit He Hated
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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Interview with Gary Wright: The Story Behind "Dream Weaver" and Its Lasting Legacy
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Interview with Lisa Loeb: How "Stay" Became a #1 Hit Without a Record Deal
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Interview with Tom Bailey: How a Lovers' Quarrel Led to Thompson Twins' "Hold Me Now"
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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The Story Behind Kiss’ "Forever": The Dispute Between Paul Stanley and Michael Bolton
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Sep 02, 2023 |
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How Black Sabbath’s "Paranoid" Accidentally Became a Heavy Metal Anthem
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Sep 01, 2023 |
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Legend Obliterated His Cheating Wife ALL Across Radio on This BRUTAL 80s Hit
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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Interview with George Thorogood: How "Bad to the Bone" Became a Rock Anthem
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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The Story Behind Simply Red’s "Holding Back the Years": Mick Hucknall’s Haunting Debut
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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How Cheap Trick’s "The Flame" Saved Their Career—Despite Their Hatred for It
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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The Story Behind The Police’s "King of Pain": How Sting’s Wife Inspired the Title
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Aug 26, 2023 |
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How Dickey Betts and The Allman Brothers Overcame Tragedy to Create "Ramblin’ Man"
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Aug 25, 2023 |
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Interview with Three Dog Night: How "Joy to the World" Became 1971’s Biggest Hit
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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Interview with Holly Knight: How a Random Joke Became Pat Benatar’s "Love Is a Battlefield"
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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Interview with Paul Carrack: The Story Behind Mike + The Mechanics’ Eerie Hit "Silent Running"
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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Interview with Randy Bachman: How "No Time" Borrowed a Riff and Became a 70s Classic
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Happy Go Lucky 70s Classic is Actually About a Crazy Stalker Who Attacked a Legend
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Aug 19, 2023 |
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The Story Behind Fleetwood Mac’s "Gypsy": Stevie Nicks’ Nostalgic Tribute to Simpler Times
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Aug 18, 2023 |
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Interview with John Oates: How "Out of Touch" Became Hall & Oates’ Final #1 Hit
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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How The Beatles’ "Norwegian Wood" Revolutionized Rock and Sparked Controversy
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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How Elton John’s "Bennie and the Jets" Became a Hit by Accident
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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How The Beach Boys' "Kokomo" Became a Surprise #1 Hit Despite the Backlash
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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The Hidden Meaning Behind Prince’s "Let’s Go Crazy"—Did It Predict His Fate?
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Aug 12, 2023 |
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The Story Behind the "Footloose" Soundtrack: How Dean Pitchford Helped Create 7 Hits
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Aug 11, 2023 |
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How a Session Guitarist Transformed Steely Dan’s "Reelin’ in the Years" into a 70s Classic
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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Interview with Mike Reno: How Loverboy’s "Turn Me Loose" Overcame Rejection to Become an 80s Classic
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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How Paul Simon’s "You Can Call Me Al" Revitalized His Career and Sparked Controversy
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Why Simple Minds Disowned Their Biggest Hit, "Don’t You (Forget About Me)"
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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How Yes Revived Their Career with "Owner of a Lonely Heart"—A Song Written in the Bathroom
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Aug 05, 2023 |
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How Supertramp’s "The Logical Song" Defied Doubt and Sold 20 Million Copies
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Aug 04, 2023 |
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Randy Meisner’s Defining Moment with the Eagles: The Story Behind "Take It to the Limit"
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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Interview with Mike Ness of Social Distortion: From Homelessness to Gold Records
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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How Metallica’s Most Personal Song Became Their Biggest Hit
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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Dan Fogelberg’s Tribute to His Father: The Story of Leader of the Band
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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How Bryan Adams’ "Cuts Like a Knife" Launched Him to Stardom
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Jul 29, 2023 |
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How Queen Turned an Insult Into "We Will Rock You"
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Jul 28, 2023 |
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Interview with The Motels: The Story Behind "Only the Lonely" and Their 22-Year Disappearance
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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Interview with Nik Kershaw: The Story of "Wouldn't It Be Good" and Its 80s Legacy
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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Interview with Kevin Cronin: The Story Behind REO Speedwagon's "Take It on the Run"
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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How Tears for Fears Defied Industry Pressure and Took "Shout" to #1
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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How Heart’s Comeback Led to Their First #1 with "These Dreams"
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Jul 22, 2023 |
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Why "We Built This City" Became the Most Controversial #1 Hit of the 80s
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Jul 21, 2023 |
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The Mystery Behind Jimi Hendrix and the Meaning of "Purple Haze"
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1986: Hits, Rivalries, and Lasting Impact
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Jul 19, 2023 |
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How Cream’s "Sunshine of Your Love" Overcame Doubters to Become a Rock Classic
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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How the Bee Gees Staged a Comeback with "You Win Again" and "One"
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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How Creedence Clearwater Revival Dominated Then Disappeared: The Story of "Have You Ever Seen the Rain"
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Jul 15, 2023 |
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How Jackson Browne Wrote "These Days" at 16 and Redefined Live Albums with "Running on Empty"
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Jul 14, 2023 |
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Interview with Dennis DeYoung: How "Babe" Went from Birthday Gift to #1 Hit
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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How Johnny Cash’s "I Walk the Line" Became a #1 Hit and the Comeback That Radio Blocked
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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How Aerosmith’s "Walk This Way" Sparked One of Rock’s Greatest Comebacks
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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How Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads Defied the Odds with "Crazy Train"
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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How Nikki Sixx’s Near-Death Experience Inspired Mötley Crüe’s "Kickstart My Heart"
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Jul 08, 2023 |
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How The Traveling Wilburys Formed and the Magic Behind "Handle With Care"
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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How Til Tuesday’s "Voices Carry" Broke Barriers and Became an 80s Classic
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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Interview with John McCrea of CAKE: The Story Behind "The Distance" and Its Iconic Opening Line
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Jul 05, 2023 |
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How Van Halen’s "Jump" Became Their Only #1 Hit Despite Band Tensions
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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How Pink Floyd’s "Run Like Hell" and The Wall Were Born from Chaos
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Jul 01, 2023 |
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How The Police Went from Rejection to Global Superstars with "Message in a Bottle"
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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How Dave Grohl’s Heartbreak Inspired Foo Fighters’ "Everlong"
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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How Alice Cooper’s "School’s Out" Became a Rebellious Anthem and Got Banned
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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Interview with Geoff Downes: How "Video Killed the Radio Star" Became an 80s Icon Despite Peaking in the 70s
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Interview with Nuno Bettencourt: How Extreme Fought for "More Than Words" and Scored a #1 Hit
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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How Led Zeppelin Conquered Rock Without a #1 Hit or a Grammy
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Jun 24, 2023 |
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Interview with Night Ranger: How a Misheard Lyric Created "Sister Christian"
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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How The Cars' "Heartbeat City" Delivered 5 Hits but Led to Their Breakup
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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Interview with Kenny Rogers: How "The Gambler" Made Him a Superstar and Changed Music History
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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Interview with Jim Peterik: How Survivor Dominated the 80s with "The Search Is Over" and Then Disappeared
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Interview with USA for Africa Members: The Untold Story of "We Are the World"
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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How Rick Astley’s "Never Gonna Give You Up" Took Over the 80s—Then the Internet
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Jun 17, 2023 |
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Interview with OMD: How "If You Leave" Was Written Overnight and Became an 80s Classic
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Jun 16, 2023 |
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How Big Country Overcame Adversity to Score a Hit with "In a Big Country"
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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Interview with Steve Forbert: The Story Behind "Romeo’s Tune" and Its Mysterious Inspiration
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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How Blondie’s "Heart of Glass" Defied Critics and Became a #1 Hit
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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Interview with Huey Lewis: How "The Power of Love" Became a #1 Hit for Back to the Future
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Jun 10, 2023 |
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How Def Leppard’s "Rock of Ages" Borrowed from a Hymn and Made Pyromania a Rock Classic
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Jun 09, 2023 |
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How Iron Butterfly’s "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" Became an Accidental Epic and Missed Woodstock
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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Interview with Terri Nunn: How Berlin’s "Take My Breath Away" Became a #1 Hit Despite Band Backlash
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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How Dobie Gray’s "Drift Away" Became a Timeless Classic and Finally Hit #1 Decades Later
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Interview with Bobby Colomby: How Blood, Sweat & Tears Rose to #1 and Faced Government Pressure
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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How The Police’s "Don’t Stand So Close to Me" Sparked Controversy and Launched Their Stardom
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Jun 03, 2023 |
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Interview with Carmine and Vinnie Appice: The Truth Behind Dio’s "Holy Diver" and 80s Satanic Panic
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Jun 02, 2023 |
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Interview with Randy Bachman & Burton Cummings: How "American Woman" and "No Sugar Tonight" Were Born
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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How Midnight Oil’s "Beds Are Burning" Became a Powerful Protest Anthem
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May 31, 2023 |
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Interview with Colin Hay: How Men at Work Took Over the Charts Then Disappeared
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May 30, 2023 |
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How "Der Kommissar" Became a Hit Twice—and Broke Up After the Fire Before They Knew It
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May 29, 2023 |
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How Rush’s "New World Man" Was Written Last-Minute and Became Their Biggest Hit
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May 27, 2023 |
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Why Prince Took a Risk on 'When Doves Cry' – No Bass, No Problem!
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May 26, 2023 |
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Paul Carrack: The Man With the Golden Voice – How Long and His Legendary Career
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May 25, 2023 |
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How Living Colour’s 'Cult of Personality' Changed Rock – Inside the Fierce 1988 Hit
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May 24, 2023 |
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Pink Floyd’s 'Wish You Were Here': From Prog Rock to Country Classic
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May 23, 2023 |
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The Moody Blues’ 'Your Wildest Dreams': A Comeback Hit Born from a Disaster
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May 22, 2023 |
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Dire Straits’ 'Money for Nothing': How an Angry Rant Became an Iconic 80s Hit
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May 20, 2023 |
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Guns N' Roses' 'November Rain': Axl Rose’s 8-Year Journey to a #1 Epic
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May 19, 2023 |
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Gordon Lightfoot’s 'If You Could Read My Mind': The Heartbreaking Song That Almost Changed
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May 18, 2023 |
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Top 5 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Snubs – Why Does It Hate Actual Rock?
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May 17, 2023 |
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Deep Purple’s 'Smoke on the Water': How a Disaster Led to Rock’s Most Iconic Riff
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May 16, 2023 |
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The Doobie Brothers’ 'What a Fool Believes': How Yacht Rock Dethroned Disco
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May 15, 2023 |
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Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 'Soul to Squeeze': The B-Side That Became a #1 Hit
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May 13, 2023 |
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Carole King: From Hitmaker to 70s Solo Superstar with 'Tapestry'
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May 12, 2023 |
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Ratt’s 'Round and Round': The 80s Rock Classic That Sold 5 Million and Endured
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May 11, 2023 |
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The Couple Behind 3 Huge 80s Hits: What Happened to Them After 'Waiting for a Star to Fall'?
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May 10, 2023 |
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Styx's 'Lady': How a DJ Turned a Jukebox Discovery into a #1 Power Ballad
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May 09, 2023 |
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Neil Diamond’s 'Sweet Caroline': The Song That Shocked the Woman It Was About
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May 08, 2023 |
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Robert Plant’s 'Ten Years Gone': The Heartbreaking Ultimatum That Led to a #1 Hit
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May 06, 2023 |
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The Cult’s 'She Sells Sanctuary': The #1 Song That Divided Fans and Sparked Violence
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May 05, 2023 |
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Robbie Dupree’s 'Steal Away': From Trucking to #1 – The Yacht Rock Classic That Almost Didn’t Happen
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May 04, 2023 |
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Skid Row’s 'Youth Gone Wild': How a Rookie Band Surpassed Their Mentor, Bon Jovi
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May 03, 2023 |
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Van Halen’s Hidden Gems: How Eddie’s Lightning-Fast Guitar Left Sammy Hagar Stunned
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May 02, 2023 |
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Dead or Alive’s 'You Spin Me Round': From 80s Hit to Guinness Record and #1 Again 21 Years Later
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May 01, 2023 |
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Queen’s 'Bohemian Rhapsody': How Freddie Mercury Leaked the Song That Became a #1 Hit
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Apr 29, 2023 |
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The Grateful Dead’s 'Touch of Grey': The One Hit Wonder Who Played to 25 Million Fans
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Apr 28, 2023 |
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Paul Young’s 'Every Time You Go Away': The #1 Hit with the Funniest Misheard Lyric
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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Buffalo Springfield's 'For What It's Worth': The Supergroup That Didn't Know They Were One
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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James Taylor’s 'Fire and Rain': The Desperate Prayer That Became a 70s Classic
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Motley Crue’s 'Home Sweet Home': The Epic Music Video MTV Had to Stop Playing
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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AC/DC’s 'Moneytalks': The Biggest Hit They’ve Never Played Again
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Apr 22, 2023 |
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Earth, Wind & Fire’s 'September': The Classic Written by a Struggling Songwriter on Food Stamps
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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Adam Ant’s 'Goody Two Shoes': The 80s Classic Misunderstood as a Critique on Prudery
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Jackson Browne’s 'Somebody’s Baby': The Hit He Hated That Cost Him a #1
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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Huey Lewis’ 'Do You Believe in Love': The Rookie Music Video He Couldn't Bear to Watch
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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The Story of Jim Croce’s “Time in a Bottle” and Its Unexpected Rise to #1
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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How Sting’s “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” Divided The Police
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Apr 15, 2023 |
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How Bob Seger’s “Night Moves” Turned Heartbreak Into a Breakthrough Hit
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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How The Zombies’ “Time of the Season” Became a Hit After They Broke Up
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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How Boston’s Debut Album Overcame Rejection to Sell 17 Million Copies
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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Interview with Dave Pirner: How “Runaway Train” Became a Hit and Helped Find Missing Kids
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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How Foreigner’s “Juke Box Hero” Combined Two Stories Into an 80s Rock Anthem
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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How A-ha’s “Take On Me” Overcame Failure to Become an 80s Classic
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Apr 08, 2023 |
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How Fleetwood Mac’s “Everywhere” Emerged from the Chaos of Tango in the Night
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Apr 07, 2023 |
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Steven Tyler Wrote “Dream On” at 14 – The Song That Almost Didn’t Happen
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1982 – Which Hit Stands the Test of Time?
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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Interview with Steve Stevens: How Billy Idol’s “White Wedding” Became an MTV Classic
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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Interview with Eric Burdon: How “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” Inspired Bruce Springsteen
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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What Happened to Breathe? The Rise and Disappearance of an 80s Hit Machine
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Apr 01, 2023 |
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How Eagles’ “Desperado” Became a Classic Without Ever Being a Hit Single
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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How Thin Lizzy’s “The Boys Are Back in Town” Went from Deep Cut to Rock Anthem
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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Why Lynyrd Skynyrd Had to Lock Their Producer Out to Record “Simple Man”
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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How Warren Zevon’s Joke Song “Werewolves of London” Became His Only Hit
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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How Led Zeppelin’s “Rock and Roll” Was Created by Accident and Became an Encore Anthem
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Mar 25, 2023 |
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Banned Decades Later: The Story Behind The Zombies’ “She’s Not There”
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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How Christopher Cross Made Grammy History With “Sailing” and Hid His Awards
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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How Asia Turned a Country Tune Into 1982’s #1 Rock Hit “Heat of the Moment”
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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The Story Behind the 1979 Sci-Fi Hit About a Robot Hooker That Topped the Charts
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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How a Trucker’s Outburst Inspired Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s 70s Classic “Let It Ride”
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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Why Billy Joel Is Embarrassed by His Iconic Hit “Piano Man”
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Mar 18, 2023 |
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How Barry Gibb Dominated the Charts With “Stayin’ Alive” and Made History
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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Why Phil Collins’ Hit “Take Me Home” Deserved More—and His Rock Hall Snub
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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Ann Wilson on the Struggles of Recording Heart’s Classic Hit and Legal Battles
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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Unraveling the Mystery Behind Tears for Fears’ 80s Classic “Head Over Heels”
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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How Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald Accidentally Created the Hit “This Is It”
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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How Billy Squier’s “Rock Me Tonite” Video Ended His 80s Rock Reign Overnight
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Mar 11, 2023 |
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The Story Behind Elvin Bishop’s 70s Classic “Fooled Around and Fell in Love”
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Mar 10, 2023 |
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How Johnny Cash Made Nine Inch Nails’ “Hurt” His Own—and Changed Trent Reznor’s Mind
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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Interview with Thomas Dolby: Playing Live Aid With David Bowie and Writing for Michael Jackson
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Interview with John Oates: The Story Behind Hall & Oates’ “You Make My Dreams” and the Vanished Synth
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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The Story Behind Journey’s "Separate Ways" – Inspiration, Legacy & Revival
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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The Story Behind John Mellencamp’s Fight for “Jack and Diane”
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Mar 04, 2023 |
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How Huey Lewis’ “I Want a New Drug” Led to a Ghostbusters Lawsuit
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Mar 03, 2023 |
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Elton John’s 80s Comeback: The Hit That Revived His Career
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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How a Drummer’s Mistake Created WAR’s Classic Hit “Low Rider”
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Pink Floyd’s “High Hopes”: The Controversy Behind Their 90s Comeback Hit
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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How “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” Became the Most Played Song of the 20th Century
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Feb 25, 2023 |
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John Denver’s Rise and Fall: The Story Behind “Rocky Mountain High”
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Don Henley’s “Dirty Laundry”: The Eagles Breakup and His Scathing Media Critique
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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Interview: Patty Smyth & Sammy Hagar on Van Halen’s Search for a New Singer
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Feb 22, 2023 |
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Aerosmith’s “Janie’s Got a Gun”: The Song That Almost Got Censored
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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The Untold Story of “Total Eclipse of the Heart”: Bonnie Tyler, Jim Steinman, and the Meat Loaf Feud
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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How KISS’s “Beth” Became an Accidental #1 Hit After DJs Flipped the Single
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Feb 18, 2023 |
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Interview: Eddie Money on “Two Tickets to Paradise” and the Love Story Behind It
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Feb 17, 2023 |
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Why Pat Benatar Refuses to Sing “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” Anymore
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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Interview: Jason Mraz on How “I’m Yours” Became an Unexpected Global Hit
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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How “Dr. Feelgood” Finally Took Mötley Crüe to #1 After Years of Chaos
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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The Tragic Story Behind “Without You”: From Badfinger to Harry Nilsson’s Haunting #1 Hit
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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How The Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up” Became a Late-Career Anthem After Years on the Shelf
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Feb 11, 2023 |
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Interview: Graeham Goble on Writing “Lady” and Losing the Little River Band Name
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Feb 10, 2023 |
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Interview: Lou Gramm & Mick Jones on Foreigner’s “Waiting for a Girl Like You” and Its Mysterious Inspiration
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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How Paul Carrack’s Guest Vocals Made Squeeze’s “Tempted” an 80s Classic
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1984: Which Hit Stands the Test of Time?
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Interview: Randy Bachman & Burton Cummings on Writing “These Eyes” and Launching The Guess Who
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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Why Led Zeppelin Ended: The Genius, the Loss, and Their Final Album “Coda”
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Feb 04, 2023 |
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Interview: Steve Stevens on His Blazing Solo in Billy Idol’s “Eyes Without a Face”
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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How The Cars’ Debut Became an Instant Classic: The Story of “My Best Friend’s Girl”
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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Interview: Grayson Hugh on His Wild Journey to the 80s Hit “Talk It Over”
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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Interview: Marc Cohn on the True Story Behind “Walking in Memphis”
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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How The Beatles’ “A Day in the Life” Redefined Rock Music Forever
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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How The Cure’s “Lovesong” Defied Expectations and Became Their Biggest Hit
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Jan 28, 2023 |
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How The Proclaimers’ “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” Proved the Industry Wrong and Became a Global Hit
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Jan 27, 2023 |
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How Whitesnake’s “Here I Go Again” Took Three Tries to Become an 80s Anthem
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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Interview: The Hooters on Their 80s Success, Live Aid, and Writing “One of Us”
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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Interview: Limahl on Kajagoogoo’s “Too Shy” and His Solo Hit from The NeverEnding Story
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Interview: Joe Elliott on Def Leppard’s Hysteria—The 80s Rock Blockbuster That Beat the Odds
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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How Stevie Nicks’ “Edge of Seventeen” Proved Her Solo Star Power
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Jan 21, 2023 |
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How Barry Gibb’s Falsetto and “Jive Talkin’” Saved the Bee Gees’ Career
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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Interview: Sammy Hagar on Writing Van Halen’s “Right Now” and Its Surprising Legacy
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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Interview: Martin Fry on ABC’s “The Look of Love” and the Breakup That Inspired It
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Jan 18, 2023 |
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Terence Trent D’Arby’s Rise and Fall: How Hype and Hubris Derailed His Career
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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How Sting’s “If You Love Somebody Set Them Free” Was a Response to “Every Breath You Take”
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Jan 16, 2023 |
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How Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child O’ Mine” Went from a Joke Riff to an 80s Anthem
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Jan 14, 2023 |
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How Tom Petty’s “American Girl” Became His Most Iconic Song Without Ever Being a Hit
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Jan 13, 2023 |
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Interview: Carlos Santana on the Spontaneous Creation of a #1 Hit in One Take
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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Interview: Dave Sabo on How Skid Row’s “I Remember You” Became Their Biggest Hit
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Jan 11, 2023 |
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Interview: John Oates on How Heartbreak Inspired Hall & Oates’ First Hit “She’s Gone”
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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How Aerosmith Transformed “What It Takes” from a Country Tune into a Rock Anthem
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Jan 09, 2023 |
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Interview: Randy Bachman on How a Pizza Guy Helped Make “Takin’ Care of Business” a Classic
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Jan 07, 2023 |
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How Elton John Helped Neil Sedaka Make a Stunning Comeback with “Laughter in the Rain”
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Jan 06, 2023 |
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How Brian Johnson Saved AC/DC with “Hells Bells” and the Record-Breaking Back in Black
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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Interview: Vanilla Ice on the Meteoric Rise and Fall of “Ice Ice Baby”
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Jan 04, 2023 |
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How Depeche Mode’s “Blasphemous Rumors” Sparked Controversy While “Somebody” Bared It All
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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How Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground” Helped Wake Him from a Coma and Change His Life
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Jan 02, 2023 |
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How Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer” Took Over the Charts and Shocked Fans with Its Hidden Meaning
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Dec 31, 2022 |
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Interview: Billy Davis Jr. & Marilyn McCoo on How a Lost Wallet Led to “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In”
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Dec 30, 2022 |
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How Autograph Went from Weekend Jams to Van Halen’s Tour and the Hit “Turn Up the Radio”
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Dec 29, 2022 |
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Interview: Mike Lindup on Level 42’s “Lessons in Love” and Their 80s Success
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Dec 28, 2022 |
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Interview: Ed Roland on Collective Soul’s “Shine” and Its Unlikely Rock and Roll Prayer
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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Interview: Bob Webber on Sugarloaf’s Rise, Fall, and Their Two Surprise Hits
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Dec 26, 2022 |
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Interview: Johnny Mathis on “Chances Are” and His Timeless Christmas Classics
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Dec 25, 2022 |
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How Syd Barrett’s Downfall Shaped Pink Floyd’s “Brain Damage” and “Eclipse”
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Dec 24, 2022 |
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Interview: Midge Ure on How “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” Became a Multi-Decade #1 Hit
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Dec 23, 2022 |
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How Rush’s “Fly By Night” Marked the Arrival of Neil Peart and a New Era in Rock
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Dec 22, 2022 |
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Interview: Andrew Farriss on INXS’s Breakthrough with “What You Need” and the Making of Kick
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Dec 21, 2022 |
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Interview: 3 Doors Down on How “Kryptonite” Went from Math Class to Global #1 Hit
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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Interview: Randy Bachman on How “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” Became an Accidental #1 Hit
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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Interview: Jim Peterik on How Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” Became a Rocky Anthem
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Dec 17, 2022 |
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How a Misheard Lyric Made “Blinded by the Light” a #1 Hit for Manfred Mann’s Earth Band
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Dec 16, 2022 |
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Interview: Graeham Goble on How “Reminiscing” Became Little River Band’s Signature Hit
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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Interview: Mark Farner on Writing “We’re an American Band” and the Costly Credit Decision
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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Interview: The Romantics on “Talking in Your Sleep” and Their Decade-Long Legal Battle
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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How The Human League’s “Don’t You Want Me” Became an 80s Classic Despite Phil Oakey’s Doubts
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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Interview: Journey’s Jonathan Cain & Neal Schon on Writing “Faithfully” and Prince’s Concern Over “Purple Rain”
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Dec 11, 2022 |
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How Led Zeppelin’s First Rehearsal Proved They Were Destined for Greatness
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Dec 10, 2022 |
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Celebrating Christine McVie: The Heart and Soul of Fleetwood Mac
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Dec 09, 2022 |
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Interview: Kevin Cronin on How REO Speedwagon’s “Can’t Fight This Feeling” Took 10 Years to Finish
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Dec 08, 2022 |
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How Pearl Jam’s “Daughter” Became a #1 Hit Despite Their Rejection of Fame
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Dec 07, 2022 |
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Interview: How Kansas’ “Dust in the Wind” Started as a Fingerpicking Exercise and Became a Classic
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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How Boston Overcame Legal Battles to Make a Triumphant Comeback with “Amanda”
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1983: How Do They Hold Up Today?
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Dec 03, 2022 |
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How Bonnie Raitt Defied the Odds with Nick of Time and the Heartbreak of “I Can’t Make You Love Me”
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Dec 02, 2022 |
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Interview: Ann Wilson on How Heart’s “Barracuda” Was Born from Industry Outrage
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Dec 01, 2022 |
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Interview: UB40’s Ali Campbell on How “Red Red Wine” Took 5 Years to Hit #1
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Nov 30, 2022 |
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Interview: Freddy Curci on Holding a Guinness Record and His Two Huge Hits with Sheriff & Alias
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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How Jackson Browne’s “Take It Easy” Became the Eagles’ Breakthrough Hit
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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How a Saved Photograph Inspired The Cure’s Heart-Wrenching Classic “Pictures of You”
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Nov 27, 2022 |
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Interview: Steve Vai on Creating “For the Love of God” and His Spiritual Journey to Guitar Greatness
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Nov 26, 2022 |
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How Lindsey Buckingham’s “Go Your Own Way” Turned Fleetwood Mac’s Heartbreak into Rock History
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Nov 25, 2022 |
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How Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” Stole the Show and Made Her a Star Overnight
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Nov 24, 2022 |
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Interview: Mark Foster on How “Pumped Up Kicks” Sparked Controversy and Became a Modern Classic
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Nov 23, 2022 |
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Interview: Midge Ure on Ultravox’s “Vienna” and the Awful Song That Kept It from #1
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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How Kim Carnes’ “Bette Davis Eyes” Became an 80s Smash and Made the Actress a Legend to Her Grandkids
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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How Paul McCartney Turned a Robbery in Nigeria into Band on the Run, His Greatest Solo Album
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Nov 19, 2022 |
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Interview: Toto on How “Africa” Went from a Wildcard Track to an Immortal #1 Hit
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Nov 18, 2022 |
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How a Schoolteacher Wrote Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel” and Made Music History with Her Son
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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Interview: Peter Frampton on How a Hangover Led to “Do You Feel Like We Do” and a Rock Masterpiece
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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How Steve Miller’s “The Joker” Saved His Career—Mispronounced Lyric and All
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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How Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Californication Revived Their Career with Three #1 Hits
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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How Pink Floyd Proved Roger Waters Wrong with Two #1 Hits After He Quit
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Nov 12, 2022 |
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Interview: Andrew Farriss on How INXS Created the Timeless Ballad “Never Tear Us Apart”
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Nov 11, 2022 |
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Interview: Johnny Rzeznik on How “Iris” Saved His Career and Became an All-Time Classic
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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Interview: Tony Lewis on How The Outfield’s “Your Love” Became an 80s Anthem
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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Interview: Tommy James on How “Crimson and Clover” Became a Psychedelic #1 Hit by Accident
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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Interview: John Cafferty & Jim Peterik on Creating the Epic Rocky IV Soundtrack
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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Interview: Gary Numan on How a Road Rage Incident Inspired the 80s Classic “Cars”
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Nov 05, 2022 |
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Interview: Wang Chung on “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” and Their Misunderstood Legacy
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Nov 04, 2022 |
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How Madonna Inspired Weird Al Yankovic to Parody “Like a Virgin” with “Like a Surgeon”
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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Interview: Cindy Wilson on How The B-52s’ “Love Shack” Became an Unlikely 80s Party Anthem
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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How Cream Turned a Poem About Real Estate into the Psychedelic Rock Classic “White Room”
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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How Danny Elfman and Oingo Boingo’s “Dead Man’s Party” Became a Cult Classic Without a Top 40 Hit
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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How Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” Became the Ultimate Rock Standard
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Oct 29, 2022 |
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Interview: Otis Williams on the True Story Behind The Temptations’ 11-Minute Epic “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone”
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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How The J. Geils Band Ruled 1982 with “Centerfold” and “Freeze-Frame” Before Vanishing
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Oct 27, 2022 |
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How KISS Turned “Rock and Roll All Nite” from a Flop into a 70s Rock Anthem
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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How Ozzy Osbourne’s “Mama, I’m Coming Home” Marked His Redemption and Biggest Solo Hit
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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How “Disco Duck” Became a #1 Hit Despite Being the Worst Song of the Rock Era
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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Interview: Journey’s Neal Schon & Jonathan Cain on How “Don’t Stop Believin’” Became Their Biggest Hit 40 Years Later
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Oct 22, 2022 |
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How AC/DC Proved Their Label Wrong and Sold 50 Million Records with Bon Scott’s Voice
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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Interview: Steve Lukather & David Paich on How “Hold the Line” Made Toto Stars—Despite Their Mixed Feelings
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Oct 19, 2022 |
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Interview: How Dan Hartman Turned Rejection into the 80s Classic “I Can Dream About You”
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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How Joan Jett Turned an Obscure B-Side into the #1 Anthem “I Love Rock ‘n Roll”
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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Interview: How Jack Tempchin’s Only Drunken Night Led to the Eagles’ “Already Gone”
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Oct 15, 2022 |
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How Red Rider’s “Lunatic Fringe” Became an 80s Rock Staple Without Ever Hitting the Charts
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Oct 14, 2022 |
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The Underrated Genius of Billy Joel: 5 Deep Cuts That Should Have Been Hits
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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How a Bathroom Encounter Led to Rick Springfield’s “Affair of the Heart” and Other 80s Hidden Gems
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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Interview: Ed Roland on How Collective Soul’s “The World I Know” Inspired a #1 Hit
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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Interview: Gary Puckett on How “Young Girl” Became a Massive Yet Controversial 60s Hit
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Oct 07, 2022 |
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How ZZ Top Took Inspiration from 80s Synth Bands to Create Eliminator and MTV Hits
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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Interview: John Doe & Exene Cervenka on How X’s Los Angeles Defined 80s Punk Rock
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Sep 28, 2022 |
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Interview: John Oates on How “I Can’t Go For That” Influenced Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean”
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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How Led Zeppelin’s “Hey Hey What Can I Do” Became a Lost Classic for Decades
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Sep 24, 2022 |
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Interview: Patty Smyth on Loving “The Warrior” But Hating Its Iconic MTV Video
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Sep 23, 2022 |
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Interview: Thomas Dolby on Creating the 80s Synth Pop Classic “She Blinded Me with Science”
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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Interview: They Might Be Giants on How Flood and “Birdhouse in Your Soul” Made Them Indie Rock Icons
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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How KISS Proved a Bet Right with Their Disco Crossover Hit “I Was Made for Lovin’ You”
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Sep 17, 2022 |
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How Joe Jackson’s “Stepping Out” Became 1982’s Most Overlooked Masterpiece
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Sep 16, 2022 |
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Interview: Jim Peterik on How Jimi Jamison Led Survivor’s Comeback with “I Can’t Hold Back”
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Interview: Sammy Hagar on Van Halen’s “Why Can’t This Be Love” and the Contrast with David Lee Roth
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Sep 10, 2022 |
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Interview: Mike Campbell on How Tom Petty Fought His Label and Won with “Refugee”
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Sep 09, 2022 |
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How The Police’s “Every Breath You Take” Became the Most Played (and Creepiest) Song in History
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Sep 08, 2022 |
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Interview: Martin Fry on How ABC’s “When Smokey Sings” Paid Tribute and Surpassed His Hero on the Charts
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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Interview: Dave "The Snake" Sabo on How Skid Row’s “18 and Life” Became an 80s Metal Classic
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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Interview: Burton Cummings on How “American Woman” Was Improvised Into a #1 Hit
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Sep 05, 2022 |
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How Fine Young Cannibals Ruled 1989 with The Raw & The Cooked Before Vanishing
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Sep 03, 2022 |
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Interview: How a DJ’s Surprise Spin Launched The Doobie Brothers’ “Black Water” to #1
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Sep 02, 2022 |
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How The Cure’s “Boys Don’t Cry” Became a New Wave Classic and a Protest Anthem
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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How Chris Cornell’s “Black Hole Sun” Became Soundgarden’s Biggest Hit Against His Expectations
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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Interview: Mike Score on How A Flock of Seagulls Created the Timeless “Space Age Love Song”
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1985: A Flawless Chart That Defined the Decade
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Aug 27, 2022 |
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Celebrating Olivia Newton-John: The Beloved Icon Who Defined the 70s & 80s
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Aug 26, 2022 |
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How Weird Al Yankovic’s “Fat” Saved His Career and Became an MTV Sensation
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Aug 24, 2022 |
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Interview: How Aretha Franklin & George Michael Created the Iconic #1 Duet “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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How Pink Floyd’s Time and The Great Gig in the Sky Keep Dark Side of the Moon Timeless
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Aug 20, 2022 |
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How Led Zeppelin’s “D’yer Mak’er” Confused Fans and Became Their Most Mispronounced Hit
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Aug 19, 2022 |
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Interview: Jack Tempchin on Writing Glenn Frey’s “The One You Love” and Their Post-Eagles Hits
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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Interview: Otis Williams on How “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” Pushed David Ruffin to Perfection
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Aug 17, 2022 |
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Interview: Mickey Thomas & Narada Michael Walden on How “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” Became a #1 Hit
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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How Red Hot Chili Peppers’ One Hot Minute Became the Forgotten Album in Their History
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Aug 13, 2022 |
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How Bloodrock’s “D.O.A.” Became One of the Most Banned and Disturbing Hits of the 70s
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Aug 12, 2022 |
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Interview: Ann Wilson on How Heart’s “Alone” Revived Their Career with the Greatest Scream of the 80s
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Aug 11, 2022 |
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Interview: How Vanilla Fudge Transformed “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” into the Definitive Rock Version
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Aug 10, 2022 |
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Interview: Cy Curnin on The Fixx’s “Saved By Zero” and the Controversy Over Its Famous Ad Use
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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How Motörhead’s “Ace of Spades” Cemented Lemmy as a Rock Icon Like No Other
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Aug 05, 2022 |
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Interview: How Violent Femmes’ Debut Album Became an Underground 80s Classic Without Any Promotion
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Aug 04, 2022 |
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Interview: How Glass Tiger Ruled 1986 with The Thin Red Line Before Disappearing
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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How Rupert Holmes Outsmarted the Music Industry After “Escape” and “Answering Machine”
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Jul 27, 2022 |
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Interview: Mike Lindup on Crafting Level 42’s Timeless 80s Hit “Something About You”
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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How Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” Became a #1 Hit Decades Later Thanks to Stranger Things
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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Interview: Otis Williams on The Temptations’ Elegant #1 Hit “Just My Imagination”
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Jul 22, 2022 |
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How Redbone’s “Come and Get Your Love” Became the Most Likable Song Ever
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Jul 21, 2022 |
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Interview: Peter Frampton on How Frampton Comes Alive! Turned Procrastination into a Historic Success
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Jul 20, 2022 |
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How Robert Palmer Dreamed Up “Addicted to Love” and Turned It into an 80s #1 Hit
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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How Weezer’s “Buddy Holly” Became an Accidental 90s Anthem—Despite Rivers Cuomo Hating It
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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Neil Finn on Writing “Don’t Dream It’s Over” and How It Became an 80s Classic
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Jul 15, 2022 |
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Def Leppard on Creating “Photograph” and How It Launched Them to Rock Superstardom
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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Steve Stevens on Crafting the Signature Sound of “Rebel Yell” and the Wild Story Behind the Hit
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Jul 13, 2022 |
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The Story Behind “Summer Breeze” and the Soft Rock Legacy of Seals & Crofts
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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Ranking the Top 10 Songs from 1982 – A Look Back at an Iconic Year in Music
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Jul 09, 2022 |
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The Story Behind "Good Vibrations" – How Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys Stunned the Beatles
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Jul 07, 2022 |
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The Story Behind "Once in a Lifetime" – How Talking Heads Made Us Question Reality
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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The 70s Rock Anthem That Became the Most Requested Song of All Time!
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Jul 04, 2022 |
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The 70s Rock Anthem That Started as a Joke…Then Made Them Legends!
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Jul 02, 2022 |
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How a Grunge Anthem Resurrected This 80s Comedy Rock Legend!
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Jul 01, 2022 |
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The One-Hit Wonder That Charted Twice in the 80s—And Everyone Misunderstands It!
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Jun 30, 2022 |
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How 38 Special Turned an Old Saying Into a #1 Classic Rock Anthem
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Jun 29, 2022 |
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The 80s Synth-Pop Queen America Forgot: Alison Moyet’s Best Songs
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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The Untold Truth of AC/DC’s ‘You Shook Me All Night Long’ & The Back in Black Legacy
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Jun 25, 2022 |
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The 10 Greatest #2 Hits of the 80s: Legendary Songs That Just Missed #1
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Jun 24, 2022 |
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The Story Behind Guns N’ Roses’ Surprising 80s Hit: How "Patience" Defied Expectations
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Jun 22, 2022 |
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Elton John’s “Madman Across the Water”: The Slow-Rising 70s Classic That Became a Masterpiece
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Paul McCartney’s Bond Anthem “Live and Let Die”: From Criticized Theme to Rock Classic
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Jun 18, 2022 |
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Andy Fletcher: The Quiet Force That Held Depeche Mode Together
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Jun 15, 2022 |
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Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill”: 80s Classic Finally Hits #1 After 37 Years
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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Nirvana's Nevermind 30th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition: A Deep Dive
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Jun 10, 2022 |
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How The B-52s’ Rock Lobster Inspired John Lennon’s Return to Music
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Jun 09, 2022 |
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The Enduring Legacy of I Melt With You by Modern English
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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Stone Temple Pilots’ Defiant #1 Hit and Scott Weiland’s Personal Struggle
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Jun 06, 2022 |
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How Naked Eyes Transformed Always Something There to Remind Me into an 80s Classic
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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5 Overlooked 80s New Wave Gems That Deserve More Recognition
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May 31, 2022 |
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How Steve Stevens' Blazing Solo Made the Top Gun Theme an 80s Classic
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May 30, 2022 |
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How Led Zeppelin’s All My Love Became Robert Plant’s Emotional Tribute
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May 28, 2022 |
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The Best 80s Songs from Stranger Things Season 3 and Why They Matter
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May 25, 2022 |
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How Jefferson Starship Reinvented Themselves with Jane – Inspired by Toto?
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May 24, 2022 |
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The Haunting Story Behind Lullaby by The Cure – 80s Creepiest Song?
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May 23, 2022 |
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How a Radio Ban Kept Howard Jones’ No One Is to Blame from Hitting #1
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May 19, 2022 |
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Narada Michael Walden on Producing Whitney Houston & Prince’s Legendary Basketball Skills
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May 18, 2022 |
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Rupert Holmes on the Story Behind Him – The 80s Hit About Infidelity
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May 13, 2022 |
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Wang Chung on Turning Down Michael Jackson to Record Dance Hall Days
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May 11, 2022 |
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How Stevie Nicks’ Landslide Saved Her Career and Led to Fleetwood Mac
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May 09, 2022 |
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Breaking Down the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1970
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May 07, 2022 |
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Cy Curnin of The Fixx on the Chilling Relevance of Stand or Fall and Red Skies
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May 04, 2022 |
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The Story Behind Donnie Iris’ Ah! Leah! – An 80s Classic That Endures
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May 03, 2022 |
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How Nena’s 99 Luftballons Became an Unlikely Cold War Anthem
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May 02, 2022 |
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How George Harrison Inspired Led Zeppelin to Write The Rain Song
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Apr 30, 2022 |
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Peter Cox of Go West on We Close Our Eyes and the Iconic 80s Bassline Connection
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Apr 27, 2022 |
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Perry Farrell on the Wild Story Behind Jane’s Addiction’s Been Caught Stealing
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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How Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Under the Bridge Became an Unlikely Anthem
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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Breaking Down the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1983
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Apr 23, 2022 |
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The Turbulent Story of Sweet and Their 70s Hit Ballroom Blitz
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Apr 21, 2022 |
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Rush’s Moving Pictures at 40 – Breaking Down Their Landmark Album
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Andrew Farriss on Writing INXS’s Need You Tonight – A Hit Born in Chaos
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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Top 5 Hidden Gem Songs from 80s Movies – Underrated Classics
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Apr 13, 2022 |
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How a Barroom Comment Led to One of the Biggest Movie Songs of 1990
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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The Story Behind Gordon Lightfoot’s Sundown – A Hit Fueled by Jealousy
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Apr 09, 2022 |
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How Dire Straits’ Romeo and Juliet Turned Heartbreak into an 80s Classic
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Apr 08, 2022 |
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The Story Behind Tears for Fears’ Sowing the Seeds of Love – The Hit That Just Missed #1
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Apr 07, 2022 |
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Can We Save the Album? Preserving Rock’s Greatest Art Form
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Apr 06, 2022 |
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How George Michael’s Faith Became One of the Biggest Albums of the 80s
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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When John Fogerty Was Sued for Plagiarizing Himself – The Old Man Down the Road Trial
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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The Rise and Sudden Fall of a Huge 80s Band – What Happened?
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Mar 30, 2022 |
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Exclusive Interview with a Music Legend – A Moment I’ll Never Forget
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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The Story Behind Harry Chapin’s Cat’s in the Cradle – A Timeless Wake-Up Call
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Mar 26, 2022 |
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How Wedding Bell Blues by The 5th Dimension Became a Real-Life Love Story
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Mar 25, 2022 |
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How Jack Tempchin’s Peaceful Easy Feeling Became an Eagles Classic
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Mar 24, 2022 |
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How Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder’s Duet on Hunger Strike Made 90s Rock History
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Mar 23, 2022 |
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Martin Page on Writing Hits for Others Before His Own House of Stone and Light
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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Steve Perry’s Oh Sherrie – The Solo Hit That Shook Journey Fans
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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Rick Springfield on the Mystery Behind Jessie’s Girl and Its 80s Legacy
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Mar 18, 2022 |
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How Cheap Trick’s Surrender and Live at Budokan Made Them Legends
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Mar 17, 2022 |
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How Huey Lewis and the News Crashed the Charts with Sports in 1984
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Mar 16, 2022 |
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Counting Down the Top 5 Songs by Bread – How I Became a Fan
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1985 – Who Stands the Test of Time?
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Mar 05, 2022 |
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How Quiet Riot’s Cum On Feel the Noize Became an Accidental 80s Metal Anthem
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Mar 02, 2022 |
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The New Wave Legacy of Sire Records – Hits That Defined a Generation
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Feb 25, 2022 |
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Suzi Quatro on Her Trailblazing Rock Career and Overdue Rock Hall Recognition
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Feb 24, 2022 |
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Top 5 Hidden Gems from 80s One-Hit Wonders
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Feb 23, 2022 |
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How Van Halen’s Runnin’ with the Devil and Eruption Kickstarted 80s Rock
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Feb 21, 2022 |
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Steve Vai on Learning from Satriani, Frank Zappa, and Teaming with David Lee Roth
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Feb 18, 2022 |
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The Story Behind Gordon Lightfoot’s The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald – A Haunting 70s Epic
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Feb 17, 2022 |
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The Motels on the Story Behind Only the Lonely and the Dark Side of Fame
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Feb 16, 2022 |
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Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1975 – Who Stands the Test of Time?
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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How Metallica’s Enter Sandman Took Over Radio and Redefined Heavy Metal
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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Richard Marx on Writing Right Here Waiting – A #1 Hit in Minutes
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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Rupert Holmes on the Banned 70s Hit Timothy – A Song Too Controversial for Radio
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Feb 04, 2022 |
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How Meat Loaf’s Bat Out of Hell Defied the Odds to Sell 45 Million Copies
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Feb 02, 2022 |
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Ann Wilson & Mike Reno on Recording Almost Paradise – An Iconic 80s Duet
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1983 – How Do They Compare Today?
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Jan 29, 2022 |
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Jimmy Jam on Janet Jackson’s What Have You Done for Me Lately and the Control Era
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Jan 29, 2022 |
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The Story Behind Led Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love – A Rock Revolution and Controversy
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Jan 27, 2022 |
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Special Announcement to the Professor of Rock Community!
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Jan 26, 2022 |
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Honoring Ronnie Spector – How Be My Baby and Take Me Home Tonight Influenced Rock Legends
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Jan 19, 2022 |
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Tina Turner’s Legendary Comeback – What’s Love Got to Do with It and Private Dancer
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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Rik Emmett on Triumph’s Greatest Songs – Rock’s Most Underrated Power Trio
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Jan 12, 2022 |
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How Peter Gabriel’s In Your Eyes Became an Iconic Movie Moment in Say Anything
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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How ELO’s Don’t Bring Me Down Became Their Biggest Hit – Jeff Lynne’s Bold Experiment
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Jan 10, 2022 |
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Boston’s Meteoric Rise with Don’t Look Back – What Happened Next?
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Jan 08, 2022 |
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Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1970 – Who Holds Up Today?
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Jan 07, 2022 |
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How Duran Duran’s Ordinary World Became Their Emotional 90s Comeback Hit
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Jan 06, 2022 |
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Alan Parsons on Working with The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and His Legendary Career
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Jan 05, 2022 |
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Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. on Up, Up and Away – A Grammy-Sweeping Classic
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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Peter Hook on Blue Monday – The 80s Hit That Became the Best-Selling 12-Inch Single Ever
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Jan 03, 2022 |
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How Pink Floyd’s Money Turned Sound Effects into a 70s Rock Anthem
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Dec 31, 2021 |
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When In Rome on the Story Behind The Promise – An 80s One-Hit Wonder That Endures
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Dec 28, 2021 |
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The Story Behind the Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Soundtrack – 80s Icons Reflect
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Dec 25, 2021 |
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Billy Steinberg on Writing Madonna’s Like a Virgin – And Their Awkward First Meeting
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Dec 24, 2021 |
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Unboxing The Band’s 70s album Cahoots- 50th Anniversary: Super Deluxe Edition With Song Stories
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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The Real Story Behind Dan Fogelberg’s Same Old Lang Syne – A Bittersweet 80s Classic
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Dec 17, 2021 |
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Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1986 – Which One Endures Today?
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Dec 15, 2021 |
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If You LOVE the MUSIC of the 60s, 70s & 80s, here's Your Shirt! Vintage Shirts
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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Rob Halford on Writing Breaking the Law and How Judas Priest Brought Metal to MTV
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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How Phil Collins’ Against All Odds Went from B-Side to #1 Hit
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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Jess Harnell on Rock Sugar, Legendary Voices, and Winning Over 20K Angry Fans
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Dec 10, 2021 |
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How Jerry Cantrell Honored His Father with Alice in Chains’ Rooster
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Dec 08, 2021 |
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How Eddie Van Halen Used a Pawn Shop Keyboard to Create And the Cradle Will Rock
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Dec 04, 2021 |
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The Legacy of John Mellencamp – His Top 5 Songs and Impact on America
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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The Wild Story Behind Tom Petty’s Don’t Come Around Here No More – 80s Rock Drama Unfolds
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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The Story Behind Led Zeppelin’s Black Dog – A 70s Rock Masterpiece
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Nov 27, 2021 |
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Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1987 – A Battle of Rock vs. Pop
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Nov 26, 2021 |
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Inside Yusuf / Cat Stevens’ Teaser and the Firecat Super Deluxe Edition
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Nov 25, 2021 |
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The Darkness on Queen’s Influence and the Story Behind I Believe in a Thing Called Love
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Nov 24, 2021 |
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How Chris Cornell Honored Andrew Wood with Say Hello 2 Heaven and Temple of the Dog
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Nov 22, 2021 |
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The Story Behind Queensrÿche’s Silent Lucidity – A 90s Metal Masterpiece
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Nov 20, 2021 |
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Ted Nugent on Writing Cat Scratch Fever and His Rock & Roll Influences
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Nov 17, 2021 |
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Cy Curnin on The Fixx’s One Thing Leads to Another – An 80s Classic That Predicted the Future
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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How R.E.M.’s Losing My Religion Became an Unlikely 90s Anthem
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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Pete Rivera on the Story Behind Rare Earth’s I Just Want to Celebrate
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Nov 12, 2021 |
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Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1966 – One of Music’s Greatest Years
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Nov 10, 2021 |
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Jess Harnell on Rock Sugar, Voice Acting, and Reimagining Classic Rock Hits
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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How “Weird Al” Yankovic Conquered 80s Radio with an Accordion and Parody Genius
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Nov 04, 2021 |
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Jerry Casale on Devo’s Groundbreaking SNL Performance and New Wave Legacy
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Nov 03, 2021 |
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Glen Phillips on Toad the Wet Sprocket’s All I Want and Their Unlikely Rise
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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How Iron Maiden’s The Trooper Redefined Heavy Metal
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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The Story Behind Van Halen’s Diver Down – The 80s Album That Split Opinions
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Oct 30, 2021 |
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How Steve Miller Used a Cheap Synth to Create Fly Like an Eagle – A 70s Classic
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Oct 29, 2021 |
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Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1976 – Rock, Disco, and Lasting Legends
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Oct 28, 2021 |
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How Norah Jones’ Don’t Know Why Became the Best-Selling Album of the Decade
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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The Iconic Miami Vice Soundtrack – How It Defined 80s TV and Music
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Oct 21, 2021 |
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Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1981 – Which Hits Still Shine?
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Oct 20, 2021 |
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Unboxing Steely Dan’s Northeast Corridor Live & Donald Fagen’s The Nightfly Live
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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Jon Anderson on Yes’s Roundabout – From 70s Prog Classic to Internet Meme
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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The Story Behind Led Zeppelin’s Kashmir – A 70s Rock Epic That Left Its Mark
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Oct 15, 2021 |
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How Eddie Vedder’s Alive Launched Pearl Jam and Unraveled a Personal Truth
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Oct 14, 2021 |
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Toto on the Accidental Magic of Rosanna – Inspired by Rosanna Arquette
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Oct 11, 2021 |
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How Neil Peart and Rush Defied Commercialization with This 80s Rock Classic
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Oct 09, 2021 |
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Neil Sedaka on Writing Solitaire – The 70s Hit That Sparked His Comeback
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Oct 08, 2021 |
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How The Kinks’ You Really Got Me Pioneered Guitar Distortion and Inspired Van Halen
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Oct 07, 2021 |
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Roger McGuinn & David Crosby on The Byrds’ Turn! Turn! Turn! – A #1 Hit from Ancient Words
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Oct 06, 2021 |
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Siedah Garrett on Writing Michael Jackson’s Man in the Mirror – An 80s Anthem for Change
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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Geoff Downes on Asia’s Only Time Will Tell – An 80s Hidden Gem
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Oct 01, 2021 |
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Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1983 – Which Hits Stand the Test of Time?
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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Peter Frampton on Show Me the Way, Talk Box Magic, and the Biggest Live Album of the 70s
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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Lamont Dozier & Music Legends on The Four Tops’ Baby I Need Your Loving and Its Lasting Impact
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Sep 24, 2021 |
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Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1979 – Which Hits Still Shine Today?
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Sep 22, 2021 |
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How The Police Conquered the 80s with Every Breath You Take and Other Classics
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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Nick Laird-Clowes on Life in a Northern Town and David Gilmour’s Role in Its Creation
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Sep 18, 2021 |
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How AC/DC’s Back in Black and Its Iconic Riff Ignited the 80s
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Sep 17, 2021 |
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How Pour Some Sugar on Me and Hysteria Made Def Leppard Rock Legends
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Sep 15, 2021 |
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KT Tunstall on the Accidental Breakthrough of Black Horse and the Cherry Tree
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Sep 09, 2021 |
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Paul Rodgers on Alright Now and His Legendary Career with Free, Bad Company & The Firm
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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Brian Vander Ark on the True Meaning Behind The Verve Pipe’s The Freshmen
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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Howard Jones on the Stories Behind His Top 5 Synth-Pop Classics
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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How The Romantics’ What I Like About You Became a Hit Years After Its Release
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Aug 30, 2021 |
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The Story Behind Elton John’s Tiny Dancer – A 70s Classic with Infamously Misheard Lyrics
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Aug 28, 2021 |
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The Story Behind The Beatles’ Hey Jude – A 7-Minute Anthem for Julian Lennon
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Aug 26, 2021 |
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Lionel Richie’s Incredible Run of #1 Hits – His Top 5 Songs Solo & with the Commodores
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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How Def Leppard Defied the Odds to Create Hysteria – An 80s Rock Masterpiece
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Aug 20, 2021 |
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Art Alexakis on Writing Everclear’s Wonderful and Its Deep Personal Meaning
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Aug 19, 2021 |
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Steve Winwood’s Legendary Career – From Spencer Davis Group to Solo Stardom
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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The Story Behind The Doors’ Light My Fire – A 60s Classic That Still Burns Bright
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Aug 16, 2021 |
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How Van Halen Overcame the Sophomore Jinx with Van Halen II
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Aug 14, 2021 |
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Nu Shooz on Creating I Can’t Wait – The 80s Dance Hit That Took Over the Charts
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Aug 13, 2021 |
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Burton Cummings on The Guess Who’s These Eyes – A 60s Classic with a Lasting Legacy
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Aug 11, 2021 |
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3 Haunting 80s Cult Classics – The Cure, The B-52s & The Blue Nile
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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How The Rolling Stones’ Paint It, Black Marked a Turning Point for the Band
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Aug 07, 2021 |
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Glass Tiger on Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone) – Their 1986 Smash with Bryan Adams
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Aug 06, 2021 |
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How The Smiths’ How Soon Is Now? Evolved from a B-Side into an 80s Anthem
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Aug 05, 2021 |
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Stephen Bishop on the Story Behind On and On – A 70s Yacht Rock Classic
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Jul 24, 2021 |
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Lzzy Hale on Halestorm’s Love Bites (So Do I), Hitting #1, and Winning a Grammy
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Jul 22, 2021 |
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Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music’s Influence on New Wave – His Top 5 Songs
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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Terry “Buzzy” Johnson on The Flamingos’ I Only Have Eyes for You – A Timeless Oldies Classic
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Jul 16, 2021 |
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Stephen Pearcy on RATT’s Round and Round – The 80s Rock Hit That Deserved #1
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Jul 15, 2021 |
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How The Police’s Roxanne Turned a Parisian Night into a Rock Classic
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Jul 10, 2021 |
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Johnny Rivers & Jack Tempchin on Swayin’ to the Music (Slow Dancing) – A 70s Soft Rock Classic
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Jul 08, 2021 |
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The Story Behind Norman Greenbaum’s Spirit in the Sky – The Ultimate 70s One-Hit Wonder
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Jul 03, 2021 |
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How Angus Young & Bon Scott Created Highway to Hell – The Blueprint for AC/DC’s Future
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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Nick Hexum on 311’s Down – The 90s Alternative Anthem That Defined a Generation
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Jun 26, 2021 |
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Brian Wilson on God Only Knows – The Masterpiece of Pet Sounds
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Jun 24, 2021 |
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Cindy Wilson on The B-52s’ Roam – The Hit That Defined the Turn of a Decade
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Jun 23, 2021 |
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Better Than Ezra on Good – The 90s Alternative Anthem That Took Over Rock Radio
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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The Unlikely Inspiration Behind Dire Straits’ Sultans of Swing
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Jun 16, 2021 |
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The Top 5 Rock Songs for Father’s Day – Celebrating the Father-Child Bond
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Jun 15, 2021 |
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Andrew Farriss on Creating INXS’s Kick – The 1987 Album That Defined a Generation
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Jun 14, 2021 |
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Aaron Bruno on AWOLNATION’s Sail – The 2011 Rock Hit That Shattered Records
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Jun 12, 2021 |
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Roger McGuinn & David Crosby on How The Byrds Made Mr. Tambourine Man a #1 Hit
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Jun 11, 2021 |
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Stephan Jenkins on the Inspirational Story Behind Third Eye Blind’s Jumper
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Jun 09, 2021 |
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Journey’s Top 5 Hidden Gems of the 80s – Neal Schon & Jonathan Cain Reflect
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Jun 04, 2021 |
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The Story Behind Whitney Houston’s I Wanna Dance with Somebody – An 80s Pop Smash Even Rockers Love
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Jun 03, 2021 |
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How David Bowie’s Space Oddity Overcame Doubt to Become a Rock Masterpiece
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Jun 02, 2021 |
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Remembering B.J. Thomas – The Story Behind Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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The Top 5 Songs from Sade – The Voice That Seduced the 80s & 90s
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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Dr. Robert on The Blow Monkeys’ Digging Your Scene – An 80s Hidden Gem That Opened Minds
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May 31, 2021 |
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5 Forgotten 80s Hidden Gems You Need to Hear – Featuring Prince, Billy Idol & More
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May 28, 2021 |
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Annie Lennox’s Top 5 Songs – The Distinct Voice of 80s New Wave & 90s Modern Rock
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May 25, 2021 |
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Gary Clark on Mary’s Prayer – The Heartbreaking 80s Hidden Gem by Danny Wilson
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May 20, 2021 |
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John Rzeznik on the Story Behind Goo Goo Dolls’ Name – The 90s Hit That Changed Everything
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May 19, 2021 |
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How Tom Petty’s I Won’t Back Down Became a Defiant 80s Rock Anthem
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May 14, 2021 |
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The 200-Year Evolution of Black Betty – How Ram Jam Turned a Folk Chant into a 70s Rock Classic
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May 12, 2021 |
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The Rise of Bon Jovi – Their Top 5 Songs That Defined Rock & Resilience
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May 11, 2021 |
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Perry Farrell on the Story Behind Jane’s Addiction’s Jane Says – An Alternative Rock Classic
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May 10, 2021 |
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Steve Lukather & Joseph Williams on Toto’s Pamela – Their Last Big 80s Hit
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May 08, 2021 |
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Nelson on the Story Behind Their 1990 #1 Hit (Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection
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May 06, 2021 |
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How Depeche Mode’s Violator Took Over the Mainstream in 1990
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May 05, 2021 |
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Mark Kendall on Great White’s 1989 Hit Once Bitten, Twice Shy – A Glam Metal Revival
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May 03, 2021 |
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The Story Behind 1987’s Haunting New Wave Power Ballad – Told by Its Singer & Songwriter
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May 01, 2021 |
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Unboxing John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band – The Ultimate Collection & the Story Behind the Album
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Apr 30, 2021 |
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Steven Tyler & Joe Perry on the Story Behind Aerosmith’s Sweet Emotion – Their 70s Breakout Hit
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Apr 29, 2021 |
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Eddie Van Halen & Co. on Hot for Teacher, I’ll Wait, and the Genius of 1984
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Apr 28, 2021 |
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Lou Gramm’s Powerful Voice – Celebrating Foreigner’s Underrated Rock Vocalist & His Top 5 Songs
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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Revisiting the Top 5 Songs of 1984 – Ranking Them by All-Time Performance
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Apr 24, 2021 |
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Unboxing The Who Sell Out Super Deluxe Edition & the Story Behind This 1967 Classic
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Apr 23, 2021 |
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5 Forgotten 70s Hits to Rediscover – Featuring Artist Interviews & Hidden Gems
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Apr 22, 2021 |
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Breaking Down Van Halen’s 1984 – How Eddie Van Halen & David Lee Roth Made a Rock Classic
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Apr 16, 2021 |
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A Tribute to Casey Kasem – The Voice That Defined 70s & 80s Music
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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Alan Parsons on The Alan Parsons Project – Its Connection to Dark Side of the Moon
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Apr 10, 2021 |
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Patty Smyth on the Story Behind Scandal’s Goodbye to You – A 1982 New Wave Classic
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Apr 07, 2021 |
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Elliot Lurie on Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl) – The 1972 #1 Hit That Endures Across Generations
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Apr 05, 2021 |
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Breaking Down Phil Collins’ No Jacket Required – The 1985 Album That Perfectly Balanced Rock & Pop
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Apr 03, 2021 |
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The Lost Art of Greatest Hits Albums – Celebrating Music’s Ultimate Gateways
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Record-Breaking #2 Hits – The Band That Never Hit #1
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Mar 27, 2021 |
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The Top 5 Neil Diamond Songs – Celebrating a Rock & Pop Legend
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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Breaking Down U2’s The Joshua Tree – The Iconic 80s Album That Almost Didn’t Happen
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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Chris Robinson on The Black Crowes’ She Talks to Angels – The Blues Rock Revival of the 90s
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Mar 19, 2021 |
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The Story Behind The Who’s Baba O’Riley – The 70s Rock Anthem That Almost Didn’t Happen
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Mar 18, 2021 |
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Ann Wilson of Heart on Working with Led Zeppelin & Performing Stairway to Heaven
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Mar 17, 2021 |
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The Story Behind The Smiths’ Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want – The Saddest 80s Song
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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The Story Behind Pink Floyd’s Comfortably Numb – How Roger Waters & David Gilmour Created a Masterpiece
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Mar 13, 2021 |
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Patrick Leonard on Madonna’s Like a Prayer – The 1989 Pop Anthem That Sparked Controversy
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Mar 12, 2021 |
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The Story Behind Fleetwood Mac’s Dreams – Stevie Nicks’ Heartfelt Breakup Anthem
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Mar 09, 2021 |
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80s Mixtape: Stories from Toto, Men at Work, The Church, and More
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Mar 08, 2021 |
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Top 5 Forgotten 70s Songs You Need to Hear – Featuring Artist Interviews
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Mar 06, 2021 |
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The Story Behind The Beatles’ Perfect Double A-Side – Penny Lane & Strawberry Fields Forever
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Mar 05, 2021 |
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The Story Behind The Grass Roots’ Let’s Live for Today – A 60s Hidden Gem That Comforted Soldiers
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Mar 01, 2021 |
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The Misunderstood Meaning Behind Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Sweet Home Alabama
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Feb 26, 2021 |
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Rupert Holmes on the Story Behind Escape (The Piña Colada Song) – A Hit in Both the 70s & 80s
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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Steve Kilbey on The Church’s Under the Milky Way – The Haunting 1988 Rock Hit
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Feb 20, 2021 |
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Exclusive Interview & Tribute to Mary Wilson of The Supremes
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Feb 16, 2021 |
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5 Forgotten Glam Metal Gems of the 80s – Featuring Warrant, Great White, Mötley Crüe & More
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Feb 13, 2021 |
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Sammy Hagar vs. David Lee Roth – How Eddie Van Halen Defined the Debate
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Feb 11, 2021 |
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How Tom Petty Proved His Label Wrong with Free Fallin’
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Feb 10, 2021 |
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The Story Behind I've Had the Time of My Life – The Hit That Defined Dirty Dancing
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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The 90s Heart Hit Ann Wilson Disliked – The Story Behind All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You
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Feb 03, 2021 |
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Top 5 Iconic Rock Eyewear – Featuring Bono, Slash, and Stevie Nicks
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Feb 02, 2021 |
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How Depeche Mode Crafted the Synth-Pop Masterpiece Black Celebration
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Jan 14, 2021 |
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The Byrds Tell the Psychedelic Story Behind “Eight Miles High”
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Jan 13, 2021 |
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5 Forgotten 80s Songs You Need to Revisit: Berlin, Bobby Brown, White Lion & More
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Jan 09, 2021 |
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Sammy Hagar on Writing Van Halen’s Underrated 80s Gem “Best of Both Worlds” with Eddie Van Halen
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Jan 07, 2021 |
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Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October on the Story Behind the 2006 Rock Hit “Hate Me”
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Jan 02, 2021 |
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Top 5 Most Iconic Eyewear Looks of the Rock Era
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Dec 20, 2020 |
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The Legacy of Charley Pride: Country Music Trailblazer and Icon
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Dec 17, 2020 |
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The Making of Guns N’ Roses’ Appetite for Destruction: Axl, Slash & the Chaos Behind a Rock Masterpiece
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Dec 12, 2020 |
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Yusuf / Cat Stevens on the Redemption and Legacy of Tea for the Tillerman and Mona Bone Jakon
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Dec 11, 2020 |
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The Darkness on Creating “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” and Reviving Glam Rock for a New Generation
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Dec 10, 2020 |
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How AC/DC Created “Thunderstruck”: Angus Young’s Riff, Brian Johnson’s Vocals, and the Legend Behind the Anthem
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Dec 09, 2020 |
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U2 in the 90s: The Stories Behind 5 Bold Songs That Redefined Their Sound
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Nov 28, 2020 |
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Bruce Springsteen’s Underrated 80s Gem That Became a Modern Relationship Standard
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Nov 27, 2020 |
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Eric Burdon of The Animals on Creating the Folk Rock Classic “House of the Rising Sun”
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Nov 23, 2020 |
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How the Bee Gees Rose from Collapse to Conquer the 70s: Top 5 Songs of the Gibb Brothers
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Nov 20, 2020 |
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5 Hidden Gems by The Cure You Need to Hear: Deep Cuts That Define Robert Smith's Genius
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Nov 18, 2020 |
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Ann Wilson on the Origins of Heart and the Story Behind Their 70s Classic "Magic Man"
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Nov 14, 2020 |
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How "Live to Tell" and "Papa Don’t Preach" Turned Madonna into a Serious Artist in 1986
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Nov 02, 2020 |
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The Story Behind Toto’s Underrated Ballad “I Won’t Hold You Back” from TOTO IV
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Oct 24, 2020 |
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Tribute Interview with Tony Lewis of The Outfield: The Voice Behind 80s Power Pop Classics
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Oct 22, 2020 |
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The Story Behind Glass Tiger’s 1987 Ballad “Someday” with Alan Frew and Sam Reid
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Oct 15, 2020 |
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Remembering Johnny Nash and the Legacy of His #1 Hit “I Can See Clearly Now”
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Oct 13, 2020 |
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The Story of Pat Benatar's Rise to Rockstar and Her 5 Greatest Songs
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Oct 10, 2020 |
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Eddie Van Halen Tribute: Top 5 Songs from Both the David Lee Roth & Sammy Hagar Eras
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Oct 09, 2020 |
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Gilbert O'Sullivan on Writing the 1972 #1 Hit "Alone Again (Naturally)" at Age 21
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Oct 08, 2020 |
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Tribute to Helen Reddy and Mac Davis | Remembering Their Legacy Through Music
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Oct 06, 2020 |
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Top 5 Forgotten 80s Songs You Need to Revisit | Pop Fix
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Oct 03, 2020 |
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Build Your Dream Supergroup: Who Makes the Cut? | On The Fly
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Sep 27, 2020 |
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Top 5 Genesis Songs of the 80s Featuring Phil Collins
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Sep 25, 2020 |
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1984 vs. 1987: Which Was Music’s Best Year?
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Sep 20, 2020 |
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Sammy Hagar on Joining Van Halen & Creating the 80s Anthem “Dreams”
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Sep 17, 2020 |
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Bryan Adams' 1980s Reign: From “Summer of ’69” to “Heaven”
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Sep 12, 2020 |
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The Doobie Brothers on Creating the 1973 Classic “China Grove”
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Sep 08, 2020 |
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Kenny Loggins and Stevie Nicks on the Yacht Rock Classic “Whenever I Call You Friend”
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Sep 07, 2020 |
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5 Overlooked 80s Gems Featuring OMD, Night Ranger, A-Ha, and More
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Sep 05, 2020 |
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5 Forgotten 90s Songs Featuring Tonic, LIT, Sponge, Garbage, and More
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Sep 03, 2020 |
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How The Smiths Created “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out”
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Sep 02, 2020 |
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David Gilmour’s Greatest Vocal Performances with Pink Floyd
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Aug 26, 2020 |
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Toto on the Real-Life Inspiration Behind Their 1982 Hit “Rosanna”
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Aug 21, 2020 |
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Journey’s Underrated 1981 Gem “Stone in Love” Deserved to Be a Hit
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Aug 19, 2020 |
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Welcome to Professor of Rock: Your Backstage Pass to Music History
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Aug 16, 2020 |
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Top 5 Forgotten 80s Songs You HAVE to Hear
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Aug 16, 2020 |
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Story of 80s Hair Metal Power ballad Heaven by Warrant
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Aug 10, 2020 |
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The Story EVERY Steve Vai Fan Should Know
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Aug 08, 2020 |
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Alan Parsons Story of Pink Floyd Album The Dark Side Of The Moon
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Aug 04, 2020 |
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WHAM! In the 80s George Michael & Andrew Ridgeley Make it BIG
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Aug 01, 2020 |
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Hearts Ann Wilson on Story of 70s Classic Crazy On You
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Jul 31, 2020 |
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A Flock Of Seagulls Frontman on 1980s HIT I Ran (So Far Away)
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Jul 24, 2020 |
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This 1980s ROCKER Should’ve been a #1 Hit
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Jul 22, 2020 |
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Men At Work Frontman on 80s Classic Down Under
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Jul 20, 2020 |
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Mr. Mister on 80s Hit Broken Wings
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Jul 17, 2020 |
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Why Peter Cetera is Pop Music's Natural
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Jul 16, 2020 |
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Story of Soft Rock 70s Hit Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty
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Jul 11, 2020 |
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Earth Wind & Fire - A Tribute to the Greatness
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Jul 09, 2020 |
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Everclear's Art Alexakis on Story Behind 90s Hit Classic Father Of Mine
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Jul 07, 2020 |
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Howard Jones - Story of 80s Hit New Song with Gary Numan
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Jul 06, 2020 |
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How Pet Shop Boys Rose from the Ashes in the 80s
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Jul 04, 2020 |
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Cutting Crew's 1987 Hidden Gem
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Jul 03, 2020 |
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Stories of Woodstock told by Canned Heat
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Jun 27, 2020 |
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The Real Story Behind Prince and Basketball
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Jun 25, 2020 |
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Huey Lewis Tells the Story behind 80s Hit Heart and Soul
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Jun 24, 2020 |
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Alan Parsons Shares Stories about The Beatles
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Jun 22, 2020 |
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Jane’s Addiction Frontman Perry Farrell on 80s Hard Rock Hit
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Jun 18, 2020 |
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Steve Vai on how He and David Lee Roth created 80s Hit Yankee Rose
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Jun 15, 2020 |
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AC DC Should've Hit #1 With This Song
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Jun 10, 2020 |
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Kevin Cronin on Writing REO Speedwagon’s 70s Classic “Roll with the Changes”
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Jun 08, 2020 |
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What is Ann Wilson's FAVORITE Heart song AND It's Story
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Jun 06, 2020 |
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Why Kate Bush is an Art Pop Genius
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Jun 05, 2020 |
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U2’s Rise in the 80s: From Boy to The Joshua Tree
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Jun 04, 2020 |
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Kenny Loggins on His Epic 1982 Duet with Steve Perry “Don’t Fight It”
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Jun 01, 2020 |
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Mike Peters of The Alarm on the Meaning Behind the 1985 Anthem “Strength”
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May 30, 2020 |
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Don Henley’s Solo Journey After The Eagles: From “Dirty Laundry” to “The Heart of the Matter”
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May 29, 2020 |
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Mike Ness of Social Distortion on Covering Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire”
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May 28, 2020 |
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Toto’s Steve Lukather and David Paich on Recording Michael Jackson’s Thriller
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May 25, 2020 |
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5 Underrated 90s Songs Featuring Richard Marx, The Outfield, and More
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May 23, 2020 |
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Depeche Mode’s Tumultuous and Triumphant Journey Through the 90s
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May 22, 2020 |
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How Bon Jovi Rose to Fame with Anthems of Hope and Resilience
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May 21, 2020 |
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Heart's Ann Wilson on Covering Stairway to Heaven
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May 18, 2020 |
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Why The Cure’s “Just Like Heaven” Is the Perfect 80s Pop Song
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May 16, 2020 |
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How Duran Duran Blended Style and Substance to Rule the 80s and Beyond
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May 15, 2020 |
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Celebrating Little Richard: The Founding Father of Rock, Soul, and Funk
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May 12, 2020 |
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Sammy Hagar on Van Halen’s 1988 Hit “When It’s Love”
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May 11, 2020 |
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5 Forgotten 80s Songs Featuring Rick Springfield, Thompson Twins, Loverboy & More (Vol. 3)
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May 10, 2020 |
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Lita Ford on the Runaways’ Punk Rock Anthem “Cherry Bomb”
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May 04, 2020 |
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What Made The Cars Stand Out in the New Wave Era
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May 02, 2020 |
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Jim Peterik on Survivor and the Vocal Power Behind Their 80s Rock Anthems
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Apr 29, 2020 |
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5 Overlooked 80s Songs Featuring Hall & Oates, The Church, and More (Vol. 2)
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Apr 25, 2020 |
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Why Brenda Russell’s “Piano in the Dark” Deserved to Be a #1 Hit
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Apr 22, 2020 |
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Remembering Bill Withers: The Voice of Soulful Simplicity and Grace
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Apr 21, 2020 |
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How Depeche Mode Became Post-Punk Pioneers with “People Are People” and Beyond
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Apr 20, 2020 |
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Whatever Happened to Greatest Hits Albums? A Look at a Lost Music Staple
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Apr 18, 2020 |
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Behind the Biggest Hit Songs of 1990: Janet Jackson, Vanilla Ice, Bon Jovi & More
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Apr 16, 2020 |
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The 80s New Wave Hit That Deserved to Be #1: Depeche Mode, OMD, The Cure & More
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Apr 12, 2020 |
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Celebrating Donna Summer’s Influence Across Disco, Pop, and Beyond
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Apr 08, 2020 |
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How Music Heals: Brian Wilson, Carlos Santana, Joe Elliott & More on the Power of Song
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Apr 02, 2020 |
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Honoring Kenny Rogers: The Story Behind His Greatest Songs
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Mar 25, 2020 |
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Inspiration Behind the 1985 #1 Hits
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Mar 21, 2020 |
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Who are the Beatles of the 80s?
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Mar 20, 2020 |
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Gladys Knight, The Empress of Soul
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Mar 15, 2020 |
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Into The Night by Benny Mardones
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Mar 08, 2020 |
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The Genesis of Phil Collins
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Mar 04, 2020 |
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A Tribute to Neil Peart
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Feb 29, 2020 |
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Brad Delp Is Criminally Underrated
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Feb 25, 2020 |
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This one's for The Fans....THANK YOU
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Feb 08, 2020 |
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3 Essential Dan Fogelberg Songs and Why His Voice Still Resonates
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Dec 15, 2019 |
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Why Huey Lewis Deserves More Credit as an 80s Music Icon
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Jun 13, 2019 |
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Josie Dunne: Exploring Her Lyrics, Albums, and Artistic Inspiration
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Jun 06, 2019 |
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Why Mike Ness Carries the Legacy of Johnny Cash
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May 30, 2019 |
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Three Songs That Snuck Up and Blew Me Away
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May 24, 2019 |
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The Top 3 Songs from Movies
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May 16, 2019 |
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The Rolling Stones or The Beatles, Choose one
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May 01, 2019 |
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Pat Leonard on Madonna's Like A Prayer
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Apr 17, 2019 |
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The Doobie Brothers on The Story Behind Long Train Running
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Apr 15, 2019 |
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Kurt Cobain - An Alternative Rock Hero
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Apr 09, 2019 |
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Roger McGuinn Before The Byrds
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Apr 02, 2019 |
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The origins of Jason Mraz
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Mar 29, 2019 |
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My Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Picks
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Mar 26, 2019 |
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Tessa Violet | DEEP DIVE
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Mar 22, 2019 |
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5 (Forgotten) 80s Songs You HAVE to hear
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Mar 19, 2019 |
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Honoring James Ingram: The Soulful Voice Behind “Just Once” and “Somewhere Out There”
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Mar 16, 2019 |
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Top Artist Comeback Stories of ALL Time
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Mar 12, 2019 |
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Who is the Professor of Rock?
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Mar 09, 2019 |
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Todays Music Will Be Forgotten
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Mar 08, 2019 |
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Best 80's Cheating Songs
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Mar 07, 2019 |
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“Of A Lifetime” (live) by Journey Through Time
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Mar 09, 2018 |
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Neal Schon & Journey, honored by legends & stars for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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May 02, 2017 |
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Neal Schon of Journey plays National Anthem
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Jul 03, 2016 |
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Professor of Rock | Journey Plays to Record Breaking Crowd at Indy 500
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Jun 02, 2016 |