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The Small-Town Cop Who Pulled Him Over — Then Let Him Go For A Signed Vinyl 0 (0)

April 2, 2025

It was a crisp autumn afternoon when the small-town cop pulled me over. I was driving through Maplewood, a place that felt like it belonged in a postcard, with its…

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The Time John Mellencamp Fought To Keep His Own Band On The Record — When The Label Wanted Studio Musicians 0 (0)

John Mellencamp stood in the dimly lit recording studio, feeling the weight of the world on his shoulders. It was the early 1980s, and his band was on the verge…

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The Kid Who Brought Their Mom To A Petty Show — And They Cried Through “Wildflowers” Together 0 (0)

The night was electric with anticipation as 14-year-old Jake sat in the crowd, surrounded by buzzing fans. He had saved up his allowance and even did extra chores around the…

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The Live Version Of “Open Arms” With A 70-Piece Orchestra 0 (0)

The lights dimmed, and a hushed anticipation filled the grand concert hall as the audience settled into their seats. It was the kind of night that promised magic—a live version…

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The Fan Who Handed Mellencamp Their Child’S Drawing Of A “Cherry Bomb” — And He Kept It 0 (0)

The night was electric with excitement as the crowd gathered outside the concert venue, a sea of fans all buzzing with anticipation to see John Mellencamp take the stage. Among…

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Bob Dylan’S Reflections On Mortality And Legacy In His Later Albums. 0 (0)

In the twilight of his career, Bob Dylan found himself reflecting on life in a way that seemed more profound than ever before. With each passing year, he became more…

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The Acoustic Version Of “Teo Torriatte” Sung Entirely In Japanese For Their Tokyo Audience 0 (0)

In the heart of Tokyo, the air buzzed with excitement as a crowd gathered for a special concert by one of the world’s most beloved rock bands. The sun began…

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The Paris Bookstore That Keeps Astral Weeks In Their Spirituality Section 0 (0)

In the heart of Paris, nestled between a lively café and a quaint flower shop, there was a small bookstore called “Les Livres de l’Ame,” or “The Books of the…

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The True Story Of How “Sure As I’M Sittin’ Here” Was Written In Under 20 Minutes 0 (0)

It was a chilly afternoon in 1970 when the world of music was about to witness a moment of pure magic. John Prine, a relatively unknown singer-songwriter at the time,…

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The Last Note Of “Monster” That Ends In A Growl — Caught On Tape By Accident 0 (0)

It was a stormy night in November when the final recording session for the song “Monster” took place, and I remember it like it was yesterday. As a young musician…

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