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3 James Brown Songs That Are Still Universally Known Today (Although They Weren’t All Big Hits)

  • Article names three enduring James Brown songs, not all chart hits.
  • "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" (1966) was covered by Etta James and Cher.
  • "Try Me" never reached the Top 30 but is still widely known.

Almost everyone can hum a handful of James Brown tunes, but not every song that became a cultural touchstone was a chart-topping hit at the time of its release. An American Songwriter feature highlights three tracks that remain widely recognisable today despite mixed commercial success, underlining how a…

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How Much Has the Success of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Helped Boost Soundtrack Songs by Tame Impala, Steve Lacy & More?

  • "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" broke the US opening-weekend box office record with $360m+.
  • Soundtrack songs saw huge streaming boosts, led by Tame Impala's "Loser" (+838%).
  • Steve Lacy's "Oh Yeah?" and TV on the Radio's "Wolf Like Me" also surged significantly.

The record-breaking box office launch of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has driven substantial streaming gains for songs featured on its soundtrack, according to Billboard's Trending Up newsletter. The film, the fourth in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, took over $360 million (about £285…

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Amazon’s $36 Air Conditioner Has Shoppers Praising Its Surprising Cooling Tech to Help Them Through Heat Waves

  • Amazon's portable evaporative cooler now costs $36, down from $70.
  • Uses ice and water rather than traditional refrigerant-based cooling.
  • Praised for quiet operation, portability and low energy use.

Amazon has cut the price of a popular personal air cooler by nearly half, now selling for $36 instead of $70, its lowest price yet. The device has drawn attention as a budget-friendly way to stay cool during hot weather without the higher electricity costs associated with running…

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Miliband says UK and US are ‘closest allies’ but ducks questions on Trump criticism

  • Miliband called UK-US ties "closest of allies" after meeting Rubio
  • He dodged questions on past insults he'd made about Trump
  • Rubio's response was cooler, omitting "special relationship" language

Ed Miliband held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, describing the UK and US as "the closest of allies," but avoided answering reporters' questions about his past description of Donald Trump as "an idiot, a racist and a misogynist." The meeting was closely watched…

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Listen to Jay-Z’s first verse since 2022 on Beyoncé’s ‘Morning Dew (Donk)’ remix

  • Jay-Z raps for the first time since 2022, on Beyoncé's remix
  • "Morning Dew (Donk) Remix" dropped 5 August as part of a four-track pack
  • Song set to feature on "B'Day" 20th-anniversary reissue next month

Jay-Z has released his first original rap verse since 2022, appearing on a new remix of Beyoncé's "Morning Dew (Donk)". The verse, which touches on the couple's marriage, arrives as part of a four-track remix pack released on 5 August 2026, marking a notable return for the rapper…

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE Wraps ZENJIN MITO Tour, Capturing the Band’s Present & New Horizons Ahead: Concert Recap

  • Mrs. GREEN APPLE ended their ZENJIN MITO stadium tour on 4-5 July.
  • First band to play four shows at Tokyo's National Stadium.
  • Six-date tour also included exclusive fan-club shows in Osaka.

Mrs. GREEN APPLE closed out their ZENJIN MITO TO IM/MUTABLE stadium tour with two final shows on 4 and 5 July at Tokyo's MUFG Stadium (the National Stadium). The tour marked a significant milestone for the Japanese band, as they became the first act ever to perform four…

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Foo Fighters Kick off 2026 North American Tour with Queens of the Stone Age: Photos, Video + Setlists

  • Foo Fighters launched their 2026 North American tour in Toronto on 4 August
  • Played a 26-song set with tributes to Taylor Hawkins and Grohl's mother
  • Queens of the Stone Age and Mannequin Pussy provided support

Foo Fighters opened their North American "Take Cover" summer tour on 4 August at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, supported by Queens of the Stone Age and Mannequin Pussy. Dave Grohl and his bandmates played a 26-song set spanning their catalogue, opening with "All My Life" and closing the…

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DAVE MUSTAINE On MEGADETH Lineup Changes: ‘For Almost 50 Years, The Amount Of People That We Have On Record Is Really Pretty Small’

  • Mustaine says few musicians have truly recorded with Megadeth despite lineup changes
  • Farewell tour driven by hand problems, not a wish to stop
  • European "Breakout" tour dates run Belfast to Lisbon, March–April 2027

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has defended the thrash metal band's history of lineup changes, telling Fox Radio host Terrence Long that the number of musicians who have genuinely recorded with the group over nearly 50 years is "really pretty small" compared with perceptions of high turnover. He argued…

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Alabama Shakes – “Garden”

  • Alabama Shakes release new single "Garden" ahead of comeback album
  • Track debuted on Zane Lowe's show this week
  • Album I Must Be Dreaming out 28 August on Island

Alabama Shakes have shared "Garden", the latest single from their upcoming comeback album I Must Be Dreaming. The song is a soft, sultry Southern soul track, with singer Brittany Howard voicing genuine distress over how a woman is being mistreated by another and pledging to treat her better…

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Elton John’s First No. 1 Single in His Home Country Isn’t What You Think It Is

  • "Sacrifice" was Elton John's first UK solo No. 1, not an earlier hit
  • The 1989 single initially flopped, missing the UK Top 40
  • A BBC DJ's airplay in 1990 sparked its re-release and chart-topping success

Elton John's first UK solo No. 1 single wasn't one of his best-known 1970s hits like "Rocket Man" or "Your Song", but the 1990 ballad "Sacrifice", from the 1989 album Sleeping With The Past. Written with longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin, the song is notable because it initially flopped…

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