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ADVERTISEMENT Great songwriting and musicianship does not guarantee that a song will be a hit, so it is wonderful when a recording artist uncovers a musical gem by, well… covering it. When a cover song becomes a hit, the original artist benefits. Often there is a renewed interest in the original artist’s work and hopefully [...]
Posted by Dylan Moore on Friday, August 17, 2012 at 12:01 am
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Everyone loves a good tale of murder. From “Stagger Lee” to “John Hardy” the American songbook is full of scoundrels, cheaters and unrepentant murderers. Quite often the origin of these songs is pretty hard to track. As most songs are decades, if not centuries old, and passed down in the oral tradition, the murderers’ boasts [...]
Posted by Kevin Forde on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 12:01 am
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The annals of Pop Music history are rightly filled with the talented and charismatic men and women who played, sang, and danced their way into the public consciousness. Fans memorize their songs, see their shows, and most importantly, buy their records. But great albums and singles don’t just come out of nowhere. It takes a [...]
Posted by Geoff Shakespeare on Monday, April 18, 2011 at 12:01 am
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It’s therapeutic to have a good cry. If at least one of the following doesn’t loosen the tear ducts, then you are made of stone! Friendship, love and loneliness are all featured. So, get the tissues ready. It’s not just the lyrics that get to you; it’s those damned minor keys! If you enjoy this [...]
Posted by Anne Iredale on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 12:53 am
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10. Louie Louie – The Kingsmen (original by Richard Berry) While probably nobody remembers a version of this song as sung by Richard Berry, most people can hum the version that The Kingsmen produced. With lyrics that were barely intelligible, this song is notorious for singers shouting the chorus…and mumbling the rest of the song.
Posted by Shell Harris on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 12:25 am
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