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The Moment Setzer Called Sun Records “The Holy Ground” 0 (0)

April 2, 2025

It was a bright, sunny morning in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1986 when Setzer stood outside the iconic Sun Records building. The air was thick with excitement as he gazed at…

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The Studio Dog Who Barked During A Take Of “Move Over” — And John Kay Kept It 0 (0)

The studio was buzzing with anticipation as John Kay and his band, Steppenwolf, prepared to record their newest hit, “Move Over.” The sun streamed through the windows, casting a warm…

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How “Fishnet Stockings” Became Their Underground Anthem 0 (0)

It was a chilly night in late October when the small, dimly lit club on the outskirts of town became the birthplace of something extraordinary. Inside, the air was thick…

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The Alternate Intro Of “Sexual Healing” With A Whispered Prayer 0 (0)

In the dim light of a small recording studio, Marvin Gaye sat alone, his fingers nervously tapping on the worn-out keyboard. The world outside was bustling, filled with the sounds…

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The Reason “Thank You” Was Written As A Message To Plant’S Wife — After Nearly Losing Her 0 (0)

In the spring of 1970, the air around the busy streets of Los Angeles was filled with the sounds of rock and roll. Among the many artists rising to fame,…

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The Night Bono Stood In Silence At Ground Zero Before Playing “New York” 0 (0)

On a crisp, clear night in November 2001, Bono, the lead singer of the band U2, found himself standing in front of the haunting emptiness that was Ground Zero in…

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The Music Student Who Wrote Their Dissertation On The Harmonics Of “500 Miles” 0 (0)

Emma was a committed music student at Lakewood University, where she devoted herself to the study of sound and harmony. With her headphones nestled snugly around her ears, she spent…

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The Raw Power Of “I’D Swear There Was Somebody Here” — And Why It Was Improvised 0 (0)

The day was foggy and damp, the kind of weather that seemed to wrap the small town in a blanket of uncertainty. In an old studio cluttered with instruments and…

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The Alternate Version Of “Simple Twist Of Fate” Recorded In New Orleans 0 (0)

In the spring of 1974, Bob Dylan found himself in the heart of New Orleans, a city pulsing with vibrant jazz and rich history. It was a place where the…

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The Christmas Where Elton John Performed At An Orphanage In Secret 0 (0)

It was Christmas Eve, and a light snowfall dusted the rooftops of the small town where Hope’s Haven Orphanage stood. Inside, the children hung colorful paper chains and excitedly awaited…

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