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Music covers the people, performances and recordings that shape what we hear, from classic rock and pop to newer artists and regional industries. It also includes the stories behind songs, albums, tours and the creative choices that give them lasting appeal.

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For readers, music offers both discovery and connection: a chance to find new voices, revisit familiar favourites and understand how artists build their work and careers. Disputes over samples, reunions and the changing business of entertainment show how creativity, money and cultural influence intersect.

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In 1966, it took Dusty Springfield 47 takes to cover an Italian song. It become one of her biggest hits

  • Springfield took 47 takes to record the song.
  • Its English lyrics were written without knowledge of Italian.
  • The single topped the UK chart and became her best seller.

Dusty Springfield recorded “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me” in 1966 after being moved by the Italian song “Io che non vivo (senza te)”. Despite not speaking Italian, she persevered through 47 takes, helping turn the song into one of her biggest hits. The original, written…

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East Village buffet draws queues with affordable Southern comfort food

  • A Southern-style buffet is drawing queues in Manhattan’s East Village.
  • The all-you-can-eat meal costs $26.99.
  • Its owners designed it around memories of Georgia.

Good Time Country Buffet has become a popular destination in Manhattan’s East Village, drawing queues for an all-you-can-eat Southern-style meal in a deliberately homely setting. Its appeal lies in offering comfort and affordability while standing out from the neighbourhood’s trendier restaurants. Co-owner Yong Min Kim and his fellow…

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VAN WILLIAMS On NEVERMORE’s Return To Live Stage: ‘It’s Been Nothing But Goosebumps Every Day’

  • NEVERMORE played its first live show in 15 years.
  • The new lineup debuted in Istanbul on 1 April 2026.
  • Jeff Loomis says the band is ready for its next chapter.

NEVERMORE returned to the live stage after 15 years, making its debut with a new lineup in Istanbul on 1 April 2026. Drummer Van Williams said the reunion has been an uplifting experience, while guitarist Jeff Loomis said the band is now more confident about moving into its…

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Rosalía shares 1,000-song playlist a year after releasing LUX

  • Rosalía shared 1,000 songs connected to *LUX*.
  • The playlist marks the album’s first anniversary.
  • It features artists including Kate Bush and Aphex Twin.

Rosalía has marked the first anniversary of her album *LUX* by sharing a playlist of 1,000 songs she listened to while making and touring the project. She described the past year as one of the hardest and most meaningful of her life, and presented the playlist as a…

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3 Folk Songs From the 1960s That Make You Want To Slow Down for a While

  • Three 1960s folk songs offer a slower, more reflective mood.
  • Donovan sings of love that remains out of reach.
  • Judy Collins and Ian & Sylvia explore time and lost good times.

The article highlights three 1960s folk songs that it says can help listeners slow down, drawing on gentle melodies and reflective themes. It presents them as a change of pace, with songs about love, time and lost relationships offering a calm, sometimes bittersweet mood. The selections are Donovan’s…

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For decades, Ian Anderson hated Morrissey. It only took a few days to change his mind

  • Three days of listening changed Ian Anderson’s view of Morrissey.
  • He now considers Morrissey an important popular music singer.
  • Anderson separates the music’s merits from the singer’s controversial comments.

Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson said his view of Morrissey changed after he spent three days listening intensively to the singer’s music and The Smiths. He went from an entirely negative opinion to considering Morrissey one of popular music’s more important singers during Anderson’s career, showing how listening can…

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Zach Bryan shares a cut of all his royalties with his former Navy commanding officer

  • Bryan shares royalties with former commander Leo Alba.
  • He says Alba encouraged him to record his songs.
  • Bryan served in the Navy for eight years.

Zach Bryan says he shares royalties from every track he releases with Leo Alba, his former Navy commanding officer, crediting Alba with encouraging him to record music. Bryan described the arrangement as justified because Alba’s belief in him helped make his music career possible. Bryan enlisted in the…

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4 Bands Formed in 1971 That Shaped Rock ‘N’ Roll as We Know It Today

  • Four notable bands formed in 1971.
  • Their influence spanned soft rock, punk and hard rock.
  • The New York Dolls inspired generations of later artists.

Four influential rock bands formed in 1971: the Eagles, Steely Dan, Wings and the New York Dolls. Though few in number, they helped shape distinct strands of rock, from West Coast soft rock to punk and hard rock. The Eagles began as Linda Ronstadt’s backing band and soon…

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Before ‘Sultans of Swing’, one blues album gave Mark Knopfler his “big turning point”

  • B.B. King’s *Live at the Regal* changed how Knopfler heard guitar.
  • He absorbed blues phrasing instead of copying solos.
  • Those lessons helped shape the sound of “Sultans of Swing”.

At 16, Mark Knopfler heard B.B. King’s live album *Live at the Regal*, a moment he later called a “big turning point” in his musical life. The record showed him how guitar could answer a singer with expressive bends and phrasing, helping shape the distinctive, understated style he…

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3 One-Hit Wonders From Classic 90s Movies That You Forgot You Knew by Heart

  • “Turtle Power!” reached No. 13 on the US chart.
  • Divinyls featured in a memorable Austin Powers scene.
  • “Kiss Me” became closely linked with She’s All That.

The article recalls three songs associated with popular 1990s films, arguing that memorable soundtracks helped make those films more enjoyable. It highlights tracks that audiences may still know by heart, even if they do not immediately remember their titles or artists. Partners In Kryme’s “Turtle Power!” featured in…

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