Archive for April 2025

Why They Swore Off Ballads โ€” Until โ€œI Wonโ€™T Stand In Your Wayโ€ 0 (0)

April 2, 2025

For years, Lena had sworn off ballads. They felt like a heavy weight on her heart, reminders of the tears she had shed and the love she had lost. After…

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The Letter From A Us Label Demanding A Radio-Friendly Single โ€” And How Stealers Wheel Ignored It 0 (0)

In the early 1970s, the airwaves were filled with catchy tunes, and bands were racing to create the next big radio-friendly hit. Among them was Stealers Wheel, a group formed…

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Billy Furyโ€™S Cameo In A Forgotten Documentary โ€” Singing Unaccompanied In A Hallway 0 (0)

In the heart of London, in a narrow corridor lined with faded posters and flickering lights, a fascinating moment in music history unfolded. It was the mid-1960s, a time when…

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The Photo Bryan Took Of His Road Crew Mid-Show โ€” Framed And Gifted To Them 0 (0)

Bryan had always believed that music had a magical way of bringing people together. It was more than just a career for him; it was a calling, something that pulsed…

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The Inspiration Behind The Song โ€œGirl Canโ€™T Help Itโ€ โ€” And The Woman Behind The Story 0 (0)

In the bustling heart of 1980s Los Angeles, where the streets pulsed with the energy of dreams and ambition, a young woman named Janet Jackson was on the cusp of…

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The Film Camera That Captured Bob Dylanโ€™S Only Known Smile Backstage Before Newport โ€˜63 0 (0)

The summer of 1963 was a pivotal moment in music history. Bob Dylan, a young folk singer with a wild mane of curly hair and a voice that seemed to…

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The Vinyl Pressing Of Monster That Skipped On Purpose To Mimic A Heartbeat 0 (0)

The day had finally arrived when the vinyl pressing of “Monster” was set to be released. As I stood in the small, dimly lit recording studio, my heart raced with…

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The Childhood Friend Who Became The Subject Of โ€œRaised By Wolvesโ€ 0 (0)

Growing up in a small town, I always had a close-knit group of friends, but none were as special to me as Max. We met in kindergarten, when he shared…

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The Demo Reel Michael Sent To Film Directors Before He Ever Acted 0 (0)

Michael had always dreamed of becoming an actor. Ever since he was a little boy, he would set up makeshift stages in his living room, performing for anyone who would…

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The Handwritten Poem That Became The Chorus Of โ€œSound The Bugleโ€ 0 (0)

In the quiet town of Port Hope, Ontario, a young musician named Jerry Wexler sat at his weathered wooden desk, staring out the window. The world outside was ablaze with…

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