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When Brian Wilson recorded the 1992 track that satirised his mental decline
This article from Far Out Magazine looks back at a 1992 track connected to Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson that made light of his well-documented mental health struggles and personal decline. The piece frames the song as a satirical treatment of a difficult chapter in Wilson’s life, revisiting how his troubles became a subject in…
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Did Pink Floyd rip off The Kinks in 1970?
He’s open about it. The post Did Pink Floyd rip off The Kinks in 1970? first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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The 1979 album Don Henley never wanted to make again: “It was long and difficult”
The worst kind of environment. The post The 1979 album Don Henley never wanted to make again: “It was long and difficult” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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10 Best Songs of the Last 10 Years
“Formation” by Beyoncé, “DtMF” by Bad Bunny, and “Black Swan” by BTS are all among the very best songs released over the last 10 years.
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On This Day in 1969, David Bowie Released the Breakout Hit That Soundtracked the Moon Landing and Was Later Covered by an Astronaut
David Bowie around the time he released “Space Oddity” Fifty-seven years ago today, David Bowie released a song that would mark multiple major career milestones for the future star. The post On This Day in 1969, David Bowie Released the Breakout Hit That Soundtracked the Moon Landing and Was Later Covered by an Astronaut appeared…
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Hilary Duff Delights With Equal Parts Nostalgia and Evolution on The Lucky Me Tour: “Joyful, Fun and Extremely Rewarding”
Hilary Duff is in the midst of The Lucky Me tour, her first major tour in over a decade, and has been playing to enthusiastic, sold-out crowds including two nights in Los Angeles. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter ahead of her second LA show, the 38-year-old singer and actress described the experience as “joyful and…
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David Foster helped launch her music career in her 70s — now she has 60 million streams
Karen LeFrak, a 79-year-old composer, is reflecting on how she launched a professional music career late in life after being discovered in her 70s by music producer David Foster. Foster recognised her talent after she showed him her compositions, helping her release her debut album in 2021, and her work has since surpassed 60 million…
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The 1963 song Phil Collins crowned as the best Motown single ever: “The sun just comes out”
This article reports that musician Phil Collins has named a 1963 Motown recording as, in his view, the greatest Motown single ever released. The piece frames the choice as a notable endorsement from a widely known artist, offering fans an insight into the music that shaped his own tastes and influences. Beyond the headline claim…
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“I didn’t want the job with Robert Plant. I wasn’t after it and there were 5,000 guys that were – but they called me. When things come into your life, embrace them; when they leave, let them go”: Francis Dunnery’s lessons in life
Francis Dunnery, the guitarist and singer best known for co-founding and fronting the 1980s band It Bites, reflects on a career that has included high-profile collaborations with rock’s biggest names. Speaking to Prog in 2024 while touring with It Bites FD, he recalled his 1993 stint as guitarist for former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant,…