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Janis Ian: the teenage girl who wrote an interracial love song that terrified radio in 1965
The eye of the storm. The post Janis Ian: the teenage girl who wrote an interracial love song that terrified radio in 1965 first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Fans Choose Ayra Starr’s ‘Starrgirl’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
The Nigerian singer’s new album brought in more than 87% of the vote.
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65 Years Ago, Patsy Cline Recorded the Heartbreaking Hit That Put a Struggling Songwriter Named Willie Nelson on the Map
Patsy Cline poses for a portrait wearing a fur coat in circa 1958. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Patsy Cline didn’t originally want to record the Willie Nelson-penned heartbreak ballad that became her signature hit. The post 65 Years Ago, Patsy Cline Recorded the Heartbreaking Hit That Put a Struggling Songwriter Named Willie Nelson…
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Summer jobs bounce back in UK thanks to busy calendar of sport and music
Industry tracker finds ‘exceptionally warm weather’ has helped boost job listings in hospitality and tourism sector The summer job has staged a comeback this year thanks to the hot weather and a packed calendar of events such as the men’s football World Cup, new UK figures show. Recent months have seen a significant increase in…
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4 Joni Mitchell Songs That Make Heartbreak Sound Beautiful
NEW YORK – 1969: Singer songwriter Joni Mitchell performs at the Central Park Music Festival in New York, New York in 1969. (Photo by Sherry Rayn Barnett/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Here are a few Joni Mitchell songs that will change the way you feel about heartbreak, just by listening to them. The post 4 Joni…
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Three albums about modern isolation that could form an unofficial trilogy
Songwriters turning inward. The post Three albums about modern isolation that could form an unofficial trilogy first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Louder, Wilder, and Unapologetic: 3 Rock Vocalists Who Proved the 1970s Were Unmatched
Queen – Freddie Mercury, Queen – Freddie Mercury (Photo by Brian Rasic/Getty Images) These three iconic rock vocalists prove that the 1970s were more flush with vocal talent than any other decade. The post Louder, Wilder, and Unapologetic: 3 Rock Vocalists Who Proved the 1970s Were Unmatched appeared first on American Songwriter.
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3 One-Hit Wonders From 1975 That Every 70s Teen Remembers From Prom Night
NEW YORK – CIRCA 1975: Disco songwriter, producer and artist Van McCoy poses for a portrait circa 1975 in New York city, New York. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) These one-hit wonders made an appearance at almost every prom in 1977, and every grown 70s teen likely still remembers them. The post 3 One-Hit…
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3 Songs From the 1970s That Will Instantly Turn You Into a Classic Rock Fan
Led Zeppelin When it comes to classic rock, the 1970s had the genre on lock. These are three songs from the 1970s that will instantly turn you into a classic rock fan. The post 3 Songs From the 1970s That Will Instantly Turn You Into a Classic Rock Fan appeared first on American Songwriter.