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The Doobie Brothers’ Decision To Record “South Bay Strut” Live In-Studio — And Why It Worked 0 (0)

April 1, 2025

The year was 1979, and The Doobie Brothers were at a crossroads in their career. After several successful albums and hits like “Listen to the Music,” the band felt a…

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The Handwritten Postcard Mick Sent To Joe After Their Split: “Still Believe In The Noise” 0 (0)

Mick sat at a small wooden table in the corner of his favorite café, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee swirling around him. He stared at the blank postcard in…

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The Strange Gift Elton John Received From The Queen During A Private Dinner 0 (0)

It was a chilly evening in November, and Elton John felt a mixture of excitement and nerves as he prepared for a private dinner with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor…

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The Guitar String Crosby Kept From His First Byrds Show 0 (0)

Crosby was a young man with dreams as big as the sky when he stepped onto the stage for his very first show with The Byrds. The year was 1965,…

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The Folk Singer Who Credits “Warm Love” With Inspiring Their Entire First Album 0 (0)

It was a chilly evening in November when Emma first heard the gentle strumming of a guitar that seemed to wrap around her like a warm blanket. She was sitting…

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The Dream Billy Fury Had About Performing In Heaven — And How He Turned It Into A Lyric 0 (0)

Billy Fury, a gifted singer and songwriter from Liverpool, always carried a dream in his heart. He had a love for music that ran deeper than any ocean, and he…

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The Prank Elton John Played On Rod Stewart During A Live Show 0 (0)

The lights dimmed and the crowd buzzed with excitement as two of music’s biggest legends, Elton John and Rod Stewart, prepared to share the stage for a live performance. It…

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The Surprise Cover Of “Pink Houses” Played By Bruce Springsteen With Mellencamp Watching From The Crowd 0 (0)

The night was electric as the crowd buzzed with anticipation in the dimly lit arena. Bruce Springsteen, the legendary figure of rock music, was set to perform an unexpected surprise…

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The Quiet Moment In The Studio When They Knew “London Calling” Was Immortal 0 (0)

In the heart of London, the buzzing city felt quiet, almost reverent, as Joe Strummer and The Clash huddled together in a dimly lit studio. It was 1979, a time…

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The Unplanned Harmonies On “The Ocean” That Were Added After A Long Night Of Wine And Jamming 0 (0)

The night was alive with music and laughter as the stars twinkled above a small, cozy studio on the outskirts of town. It was a place where dreams merged with…

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