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The classic 1960s Kris Kristofferson song that never got old for Gordon Lightfoot: “I wish it would last forever”

• Lightfoot said Kristofferson’s song never grew old for him.
• Kristofferson wrote it while working as a studio janitor.
• Johnny Cash later recorded the song.

Gordon Lightfoot said Kris Kristofferson’s “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down” was a song he could keep returning to without it growing old. His choice reflects how Kristofferson’s writing, with its vivid and human portrayal of regret after a night of excess, resonated with fellow songwriters. Kristofferson wrote the song…

‘Golden Girls’ Theme Song Writer Earns First Billboard No. 1 Thanks to ‘Spooky’ Halloween Hit

• “Spooky, Scary Skeletons” debuts at No. 35 on the Hot 100.
• Its album reaches No. 1 on the Kid Albums chart.
• The chart-topper is Andrew Gold’s first Billboard No. 1.

Andrew Gold’s 1996 song “Spooky, Scary Skeletons” has entered the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time, debuting at No. 35 in the week after Halloween. Its seasonal popularity has also taken the album Halloween Howls: Fun & Scary Music to No. 1 on the Kid Albums chart,…

3 Hard Rock Songs From 1978 That Changed FM Radio Forever

• Three 1978 rock songs became enduring FM radio staples.
• Dire Straits and Boston both reached No. 4 in the US.
• Van Halen’s modest chart hit later became a classic rock fixture.

In 1978, FM radio helped bring new rock music to a wide audience, and three hard rock releases from that year went on to become lasting radio favourites. The article argues that their guitar styles and production helped shape what listeners came to expect from rock radio. Dire…

3 Country Songs From the 1990s We’re Sure You’ve Never Heard, but Now You’ll Never Forget

• Three 1990s country songs are recommended for a fresh listen.
• Patty Loveless and Mark Chesnutt feature among the artists.
• Daryle Singletary’s 1995 song tells a story of infidelity.

The article highlights three 1990s country songs it says deserve renewed attention: Patty Loveless’s “You Don’t Even Know Who I Am”, Mark Chesnutt’s “Almost Goodbye” and Daryle Singletary’s “I Let Her Lie”. It presents them as examples of country music’s strength in pairing acoustic sounds with memorable storytelling…

It’s easy to troll U2, but Carnaval De Luz: shows they’re still digging deep 16 albums in

• U2’s latest album is praised as a vivid late-career achievement.
• It contains 12 songs and follows two six-track EPs.
• “Torn”, featuring Dolly Parton, closes the album strongly.

U2’s “Carnaval De Luz” is presented as a strong late-career album that defies expectations, showing the band still have creative depth after five decades. The review argues that, despite being easy targets for criticism, U2 sound spirited and convincing together in the studio. The 12-song album follows two…

sombr Pleads With Concertgoer to Stop Flipping Him Off: ‘It’s Really Making Me Sad, Man’

• Sombr asked a Columbus concertgoer to stop flipping him off.
• He said the repeated gestures were making him sad.
• He is touring behind a debut album that reached No. 10.

Sombr paused his Sunday concert in Columbus, Ohio, to ask a man in the crowd to stop repeatedly giving him the middle finger. He said the gestures were making him sad and asked concertgoers to be kind to one another, describing the show as a safe space. The…

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Announce New Album Entropy, Two North American Tours

• *Entropy* arrives on 4 December.
• The album features eight tracks, including “Rogue Wave”.
• King Gizzard have announced two North American tours for next year.

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard will release their new album, *Entropy*, on 4 December and have announced two North American tours for next year. The album began as a companion to *Alien Metal*, but frontman Stu Mackenzie said recording challenges led the band to develop it as…

Pennsylvania cold case revived as AI fears face fresh scrutiny

DNA identifies James Richard Clark Sr. as a 1970s strangler, while a Wired feature says extinction warnings can distract from nearer AI risks. The bulletin also covers foreign influence concerns, music history and a Silent Hill 2 update.

‘DWTS’ Grammy Night Taps Sheryl Crow, Maren Morris, Brandy and Monica: Where to Watch Online

• “Dancing With the Stars” is staging its first Grammy Night.
• Sheryl Crow, Maren Morris, Brandy and Monica will perform live.
• The episode airs on ABC and Disney+ at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

“Dancing With the Stars” is holding its first Grammy Night on Tuesday, 10 November, with live performances by Sheryl Crow, Maren Morris, and Brandy and Monica. The special episode combines the dance competition with songs associated with Grammy-winning and nominated artists. The programme airs at 8 p.m. ET/PT…

Every Baby Boomer Alive Has a Core Memory To Go With These 4 Songs From 1965

• Four 1965 hits are tied to memories of youth.
• “Help!” stood out for its vulnerability.
• “My Girl” topped two US charts.

Four songs popular in 1965 are presented as soundtracks to baby boomers’ formative memories: the Rolling Stones’ “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”, the Beatles’ “Help!”, the Temptations’ “My Girl” and the Beach Boys’ “Help Me, Rhonda”. The article links their lasting appeal to how music can evoke the…