The 2 A.M. Recording Session In Los Angeles That Birthed A Global Hit

April 2, 2025

It was a humid night in Los Angeles, the kind of night where the air felt heavy, and the stars seemed to twinkle with possibilities. Inside a small recording studio…

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Marvin’S Brief Interest In Film Scoring — And The Half-Written Score He Left Behind

Marvin had always found solace in music. As a child, he would spend hours listening to soundtracks from his favorite movies, captivated by how melodies could evoke emotion and tell…

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The Night They Played To A Prison Audience Under Fake Names

The night was electric with anticipation as the small band, known as The Midnight Echoes, prepared to step onto the makeshift stage in the prison gymnasium. The air was thick…

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The Legendary Night Inxs Jammed With Iggy Pop

It was a warm summer evening in 1987 when the air crackled with excitement in a small club in Sydney, Australia. The dimly lit room was packed with enthusiastic fans,…

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The Final Song Cliff Richard Said He’Ll Always Keep Ready — “Just In Case It’S His Last Encore”

Cliff Richard stood backstage, the familiar hum of the audience’s excitement spilling through the curtain. At 83, he had performed countless times, yet tonight felt different. The lights flickered to…

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The Hidden Painting Mellencamp Gave To A Local Library — Signed “For Those Who Stay When Others Leave”

In the heart of a small town, tucked away between a hustle of shops and cafĂ©s, stood the old library that had seen better days. Its faded bricks and creaky…

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Three Dog Night’S Role In Breaking Racial Barriers In Mainstream Radio

In the late 1960s, a time when music was starting to change the world, Three Dog Night emerged from the vibrant Los Angeles scene. This band was like a bright…

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Cliff Richard’S One-Time Surprise Visit To A Cliff Tribute Band Show

It was an unusually chilly evening in London, but the warmth of excitement radiated through the packed club where a popular Cliff Richard tribute band was scheduled to perform. Fans…

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The California Wildfire Benefit Where The Doobie Brothers Raised Thousands With An Acoustic Set

On a warm afternoon in California, the sun shone brightly as fans gathered in a lush park, their hearts filled with hope and excitement. They had come together for a…

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The Busker Petty Gave $100 To For Covering “Free Fallin’” On A Street Corner

On a chilly autumn afternoon in Nashville, a gentle breeze whispered through the vibrant streets, stirring colorful leaves into a swirling dance. I found myself wandering down Broadway, enveloped by…

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