Archive for April 2025

The Letters Marvin Sent Berry Gordy — Begging To Release “What’S Going On” 0 (0)

April 1, 2025

Marvin Gaye sat alone in his dimly lit studio, the familiar scent of coffee wafting through the air, mingling with the sound of distant traffic outside. He had poured his…

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The Night He Played “Into The Mystic” Under A Sky Full Of Lightning 0 (0)

The night was electric—not just because of the thunderstorm raging overhead, but because of the raw energy that filled the air around the small stage in the park. Van Morrison…

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The “Invisible” Song On A Queen Record Only Accessible On Certain Vinyl Pressings 0 (0)

As I carefully placed the needle on the record, a crackling noise filled the room, followed by the unmistakable voice of Freddie Mercury from Queen. I had been a devoted…

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The Lost Poem Van Recited Before A Concert In Belfast, Never Recorded Or Repeated 0 (0)

In the heart of Belfast, a city known for its vibrant music scene and rich history, an intimate concert was about to take place. The night was cool, with a…

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The Night The Doobie Brothers Played An Unplugged Encore By Candlelight After A Power Outage 0 (0)

It was a balmy summer evening in 1995 when the Doobie Brothers took to the stage at the outdoor amphitheater in the heart of San Francisco. Fans filled the seats,…

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The Letter From A Cuban Fan In Exile That Inspired A Verse In “Washington Bullets” 0 (0)

The sun dipped low on the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the streets of Havana, Cuba. Amid the lively sounds of street vendors, music, and laughter, there lived…

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The Letter Marvin Wrote To Jesus, Found In His Lyric Book 0 (0)

Marvin sat at his cluttered kitchen table, the late afternoon sun streaming through the window, casting a warm glow over his lyric book. It was a small, tattered notebook that…

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The Family Photo Album Mellencamp Pulled Lyrics From For “Grandview” 0 (0)

John Mellencamp had always been drawn to the power of a photograph. Growing up in the small town of Seymour, Indiana, he spent countless afternoons flipping through the family photo…

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Why Ginger Baker Insisted On Recording “Toad” In One Single Take 0 (0)

Ginger Baker sat behind his drum kit, the dim lights of the studio casting shadows over his intense face. It was 1966, and he was deeply immersed in the creative…

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The Night Cliff Richard Played Live On Oh Boy! And Shocked The Bbc With His Hip Shakes 0 (0)

The night was electric, filled with the buzzing excitement of the audience, as Cliff Richard prepared to take the stage on the popular BBC show Oh Boy! In 1958, rock…

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