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4 Songs That High Schoolers in 1982 Knew Every Word To

• Four songs are linked to US teenagers’ musical memories of 1982.
• The list spans pop, country and rock.
• “Gypsy” was moved from Stevie Nicks’ solo album to Fleetwood Mac.

The article highlights four songs it says were familiar to many US high schoolers in 1982, recalling how teenagers heard hits on the radio or through friends’ cassette tapes. It points to the songs’ enduring popularity and how they became part of the era’s musical memories. The selections…

In 1987, Stevie Nicks was told she couldn’t appear on a Fleetwood Mac song. Now, it has been heard 2,000,000,000 times

• Nicks was absent for most of the *Tango in the Night* sessions.
• Christine McVie said the album took nearly a year to make.
• McVie’s “Everywhere” became a major Fleetwood Mac hit.

Stevie Nicks was largely absent while Fleetwood Mac recorded *Tango in the Night*, as her growing solo career made it difficult to attend sessions. Christine McVie said Nicks had been there for only a couple of days during nearly a year of work, so the band made the…

Don Toliver, Malcolm Todd, Alex Warren, and Megan Moroney Rock Rolling Stone’s Musicians on Musicians Event

• Four artists performed at a sold-out Los Angeles event.
• Moroney and Warren discussed their music and recent albums.
• The pair closed with a duet of “Ordinary”.

Don Toliver, Malcolm Todd, Alex Warren and Megan Moroney performed and spoke at a sold-out Musicians on Musicians event at Los Angeles’ United Theater on Broadway. The annual series, running since 2019, brings artists together to discuss their lives and music, and this year’s show paired performances with…

Jarman wins historic men’s floor silver at worlds

• Jake Jarman won his fourth World Championships medal.
• Frederick Richard beat him to floor gold by 0.333 points.
• Rebeca Andrade returned from a 22-month break to win vault gold.

Jake Jarman won silver in the men’s floor final at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, narrowly missing out on gold. The result made the 24-year-old Britain’s most decorated athlete in the history of the championships, with four medals, and he said the silver gave him confidence to improve.…

On This Day in 1960, Brenda Lee Hit No. 1 With an English-Language Adaptation of a Song Originally Written for Italy’s Biggest Music Festival

• Brenda Lee’s “I Want to Be Wanted” topped the Hot 100 in 1960.
• The song was adapted from an Italian festival entry.
• It was Lee’s last No. 1 until 2023.

Brenda Lee’s “I Want to Be Wanted” reached No. 1 on the US Hot 100 on 24 October 1960. The song began as an Italian entry for the Sanremo music festival, and Lee’s English-language recording brought its melody to a much wider audience. Lee heard “Per Tutta la…

The “wrong-headed” 1977 review Roger Ebert actually apologised for 30 years later

• Ebert apologised for his 1977 review of *Killer of Sheep*.
• He later saw its quiet style as a larger statement.
• The film depicts life shaped by poverty and limited choices.

Roger Ebert revisited his 1977 review of Charles Burnett’s *Killer of Sheep* and apologised for dismissing the film as boring. Three decades later, he recognised that its quiet, uneventful style made a larger statement about poverty, constrained choices and the dignity of its characters. Burnett made the low-budget…

MÖTLEY CRÜE’s NIKKI SIXX: VINCE NEIL ‘Has Taken A Lot Of Bricks In The Face Over The Years For His Vocals Live’

• Nikki Sixx says Vince Neil’s health is a key concern.
• Neil performed on Mötley Crüe’s 33-city 2026 tour.
• Sixx says Neil wanted to show fans he could still sing.

Nikki Sixx says Vince Neil’s health remains a major concern after the singer’s fourth stroke, but praised his determination and vocal performance on Mötley Crüe’s recent tour. Sixx said Neil wanted to perform the songs he loved and show fans he was vocally capable. The 33-city “Return Of…

Firefighters honoured, Brisbane dogs spared, and Dalton Smith set for title defence

Five South Yorkshire firefighters have been commemorated with plaques, while Brisbane has withdrawn plans to put down two dogs. In sport, Dalton Smith will defend his WBC title in Sheffield; plus news from Manchester United and entertainment.

In 1967, The Beatles wore four colourful suits for ‘Sgt Pepper’. who made them, and where are they now?

• McCartney conceived the Edwardian military band look.
• M Berman Ltd made the colourful suits.
• The originals are believed to remain with the Beatles’ families.

The Beatles’ colourful Sgt Pepper uniforms were designed to bring Paul McCartney’s idea of an Edwardian military band to life, giving the 1967 album a vivid visual identity that matched its experimental music. The costumes became among the group’s most recognisable images, though their makers and present whereabouts…

3 Lyrics From 2010s Pop Greats That Are Absolute Poetry

• Three 2010s pop songs are praised for poetic lyrics.
• Adele and Taylor Swift’s tracks are named.
• The Ariana Grande song is not identified.

The article highlights three 2010s pop songs for lyrics it describes as poetic and emotionally revealing: Adele’s “River Lea”, an unnamed Ariana Grande song, and Taylor Swift’s “Holy Ground”. It argues that the songs stand out for turning personal experiences into vivid stories, showing pop music’s capacity to…