Tag: Legends
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On This Day In Music… April 9, 1983: ‘Let’s Dance’ Becomes David Bowie’s First Song to Hit No. 1 on Both Sides of the Atlantic
[ad_1] The first time David Bowie played “Let’s Dance” to producer Nile Rodgers, the Chic hitmaker was not overly impressed. Bowie had approached Rodgers in late 1982 with the idea of having him produce his next album – and with the instruction: “I want you to make hits”. Bowie duly played him a new song…
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On This Day In Music… April 6, 1998: Tammy Wynette, Country Legend and Unlikely KLF Collaborator, Dies
[ad_1] Tammy Wynette was one of country music’s grand dames. Along with Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, she brought a much-needed female perspective to the mostly-macho genre – and she did it in style. After signing with Epic Records in 1966 aged just 24, she scored a U.S. Hot Country No. 3 hit…
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Songs of ’74: ABBA’s ‘Waterloo’ Brings Pop Perfection to an Unsuspecting World
[ad_1] When ABBA took the stage at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, few outside Sweden had any idea who they were. A little short of three minutes later, Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad were on a road to superstardom that has only been matched by a handful of artists in music…
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A Best Friend’s Betrayal, the Loss of an Unborn Child, or the Pain of a Doomed Love Affair? The Tragic Story Behind Stevie Nicks’ 1979 Masterpiece, ‘Sara’
[ad_1] When Fleetwood Mac recorded Tusk, their twelfth studio album and the first since 1977’s all-conquering Rumours, they were arguably the biggest, and the most dysfunctional, band in the world. Rumours had propelled Fleetwood Mac into megastardom, selling 10 million copies within a month of its release, and topping the charts on both sides of…
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Brian Johnson and Mark Knopfler Launching ‘Music Legends’ Series
[ad_1] AC/DC singer Brian Johnson and former Dire Straits frontperson Mark Knopfler are collaborating on a six-part TV series for Sky Arts, the two announced on March 13. The show, Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends, will feature the two friends interacting with a guest each week, as they treat an audience, according to the press…
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The Pioneer of British Soul: Celebrating Dusty Springfield’s Legacy, 25 Years After Her Death
[ad_1] Shortly after her first solo single, “I Only Want To Be With You”, became a top five hit in the UK, Dusty Springfield was asked how she was enjoying her success. “It’s marvelous to be popular,” she said. “But foolish to think it will last.” It was typically self-effacing remark from a woman who…
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Paul McCartney Is Reunited With Lost Hofner Bass
[ad_1] It’s taken 50+ years and some hard-sleuthing fans, but the news has come in that Paul McCartney‘s first Hofner bass guitar has been located and returned to the former Beatle. Article continues below advertisement Source: MEGA Paul McCartney with his left-hand Hofner bass, circa 1963. The Lost Bass Project has made it their mission…
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Paul McCartney Credits Johnny Cash as Inspiration for Wings
[ad_1] In a new interview, Paul McCartney says his decision to form Wings to help him get over the hurdle of the Beatles break-up was partly inspired by seeing Johnny Cash on television late one night. Speaking to MOJO, McCartney recalled a moment while relaxing at home with his wife Linda, when they caught Cash…
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David Bowie Will Have a Paris Street Named in His Honor
[ad_1] In honor of David Bowie’s 77th birthday on Jan. 8, the city of Paris will honor the late artist with a street named “Rue David Bowie.” Article continues below advertisement Source: News Licensing / MEGA Bowie commands the stage at Live Aid in Wembley Stadium, 1985. The Paris street dedication follows a number of…
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‘It’s Thursday Night, It’s Seven O’Clock… It’s Top of the Pops!’ – Sixty Years of the Iconic Show That Reflected (and Created) the Tastes of a Nation
[ad_1] Sixty years ago, on January 1, 1964, a new show aired on BBC Television that would, in its own way, prove to be as culturally significant as anything broadcast on any channel before or since. At 6.30pm that night, the opening credits ran on Top of the Pops, and viewers were treated to half…