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Every Baby Boomer Alive Remembers These 4 Classic Pop Jams From 1976
The article highlights four pop hits from 1976 that it says remain especially familiar to baby boomers: ABBA’s “Dancing Queen”, Rod Stewart’s “Tonight’s The Night (Gonna Be Alright)”, Elton John and Kiki Dee’s “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”, and Starland Vocal Band’s “Afternoon Delight”. It presents the songs as examples of the decade’s broad pop…
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Dolly Parton Reveals Health Issues Behind Dollywood Absence: “My Nashville Doctor Kind of Clipped My Wings”
Dolly Parton missed the opening of Dollywood’s new Nightflight Expedition ride after her doctor advised her not to travel from Nashville because she was dehydrated and experiencing dizziness. Her absence matters because the attraction is described as Dollywood’s biggest and most expensive addition, and Parton had previously expected to attend its delayed openings. She appeared…
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The “masterpiece” 1956 song Eric Clapton never got tired of: “Always”
The evergreen sounds of the blues. The post The “masterpiece” 1956 song Eric Clapton never got tired of: “Always” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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The iconic 2000 role nobody wanted Antonio Banderas to play: “We were hoping they’d say no”
Destined for another. The post The iconic 2000 role nobody wanted Antonio Banderas to play: “We were hoping they’d say no” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Matthew McConaughey’s Life in Songs Has Taken Him Everywhere
Matthew McConaughey has discussed the songs that have shaped his life, describing how music has prompted family memories, film associations and unusual personal journeys. Most notably, Ali Farka Touré’s “Ai Du” inspired him to travel through Mali without a return ticket to find the musician, an experience he calls the most important trip of his…
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‘Strategic change and grasping nettles’: where now for John Lewis as boss exits?
John Lewis managing director Peter Ruis is leaving abruptly, amid a difficult period for department stores and questions over the chain’s recovery. His departure matters because he led key efforts to revive the retailer, while the wider sector faces weak demand, changing shopping habits and renewed pressure on high-street businesses. Ruis, who returned in 2024,…
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Romeo Santos Launches Fundación Los Santos to Support Children With Autism & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
Romeo Santos has launched Fundación Los Santos, a US-registered charity supporting autistic children and their families. The bachata singer, who is the father of an autistic child, said the organisation aims to improve access to resources, education, developmental programmes and community support. The article also highlights other positive Latin music developments: Los Ángeles Azules will…
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The 1967 song Paul Weller and Damon Albarn both agree was the greatest of the 1960s
People say there’s no such thing as the perfect song. But then again, those people can’t have come up against Paul Weller and Damon Albarn…. The post The 1967 song Paul Weller and Damon Albarn both agree was the greatest of the 1960s first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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“I Would Drag It Around Everywhere I Went”: Most Kids Had a Teddy Bear or Favorite Blanket—Vince Gill Had His Guitar
Vince Gill has reflected on a battered childhood guitar that remains one of his most sentimental possessions, using it on the cover of his latest EP, Eighteen Summers. He said he began playing it at about one or two years old and dragged it with him by its cord, illustrating how deeply music shaped him…