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3 Acoustic Country Songs From the 1970s Whose Melodies Still Echo Decades Later

  • Three 1970s country songs still resonate.
  • John Denver and Dolly Parton bring distinct stories to acoustic songs.
  • Willie Nelson’s “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” rounds out the selection.

The article highlights three 1970s country songs whose melodies remain memorable and whose acoustic arrangements reflect the genre’s storytelling roots. It presents the songs as examples of how a simple guitar performance can bring out an artist’s identity and a song’s emotional appeal. The choices are John Denver’s…

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In the 1970s, punk fans started spitting at AC/DC. The band spat back

  • Punk fans sometimes spat at AC/DC during 1970s gigs.
  • The band spat back and rejected the punk label.
  • AC/DC described their music as rock and roll rooted in blues and R&B.

AC/DC drew punk audiences in the 1970s because their loud, distorted guitar sound overlapped with punk, but the band rejected being labelled as punk. Angus Young recalled that some fans spat at the group during shows, and AC/DC spat back, reflecting a clash between the audience’s expectations and…

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Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 Photo Booth: Anuel AA, Becky G, Maluma & More

  • Latin Music Week brought artists together in Miami.
  • Fuerza Regida won eight Billboard Latin Music Awards.
  • The article showcases backstage photo booth portraits.

Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 brought Latin music artists to Miami for panels, interviews, performances and backstage photo sessions. The gathering coincided with the Billboard Latin Music Awards, where Fuerza Regida won eight trophies, the most of any act. The programme featured artists including Anuel AA, Becky G,…

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Every Baby Boomer Alive Has a Core Memory to Go With These 4 Hits From 1976

  • Four 1976 hits are linked to memories of youth.
  • The songs range from disco to classic rock.
  • Several were released in 1975 before gaining attention in 1976.

Four songs associated with 1976 are presented as potential soundtracks to Baby Boomers’ memories of youth. The article argues that music can bring back personal memories, using the songs’ different moods to evoke nights out, youthful heartbreak and time spent with friends. The songs are “December, 1963 (Oh,…

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In 2014, Joe Walsh played guitar with a modern band. He now considers himself an honorary member

  • Joe Walsh played guitar on Foo Fighters’ ‘Outside’ in 2014.
  • He said the session made him an “alumni Foo Fighter”.
  • Walsh later performed live with the band.

Joe Walsh joined Foo Fighters in the studio in 2014, playing guitar on ‘Outside’ for the band’s *Sonic Highways* project. He later described himself as an honorary or “alumni” Foo Fighter, reflecting the rapport he built with the group and the creative freedom they gave him. Walsh was…

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Vince Gill & Charlie Handsome Lead 2026 NMPA Gold & Platinum Gala Honorees

  • More than 150 Nashville songwriters were honoured.
  • Charlie Handsome was named songwriter of the year.
  • Vince Gill received a legacy songwriter icon award.

The 2026 NMPA Gold and Platinum Gala honoured more than 150 Nashville songwriters whose country songs received new RIAA certifications. Charlie Handsome was named songwriter of the year, while Vince Gill received a legacy songwriter icon award, recognising both recent commercial success and enduring work. The ceremony covered…

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The 100 million-selling rock band Pete Townshend thought was a parody: “Very American”

  • Townshend called Kiss a distinctly American phenomenon.
  • He thought their early years looked like parody.
  • Gene Simmons has cited The Who as an influence.

Pete Townshend said Kiss were a distinctly American phenomenon and that their early image struck him as parody. His comments reflect his view that rock music is shaped by its cultural setting, while highlighting the contrast between Kiss’s theatrical style and The Who’s influence on them. In a…

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All The Songs In Laika’s ‘Wildwood’: From Portugal. The Man To The Decemberists

  • *Wildwood* features three new songs by the Decemberists.
  • Colin Meloy also wrote songs sung by the voice cast.
  • An inspired-by album was released on 16 October.

Laika’s animated film *Wildwood* follows Prue McKeel as she enters a mysterious wilderness outside Portland to rescue her younger brother, who has been taken by crows. The film is based on Colin Meloy’s book and features music connected to the Portland-based Decemberists, making its songs part of the…

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Stevie Wonder Files Lawsuit to Evict Woman Living on His Property Rent-Free for 38 Years

  • Wonder has sued to evict a woman from his Hollywood Hills home.
  • Efferson has reportedly lived there rent-free since 1988.
  • The claim seeks eviction and $600 over a lapsed insurance renewal.

Stevie Wonder has sued Carmen Efferson to evict her from his Hollywood Hills home after she remained there beyond a deadline to move out. The dispute centres on a decades-old informal living arrangement and Efferson’s refusal to allow access for an insurance inspection. Efferson has reportedly lived in…

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Eric Church’s Wife Had to Convince Him to Record What Became One of His Biggest Hits in 2019

  • Church nearly left “Some Of It” off *Desperate Man*.
  • His wife persuaded him to reconsider the song.
  • It became the album’s only No. 1 single.

Eric Church’s “Some Of It”, the only song from his 2018 album *Desperate Man* to reach No. 1, nearly missed the record after he was initially reluctant to include it. His wife, Katherine Blasingame, kept championing the song, prompting Church to reconsider it and record a new version.…

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