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“The first great singer-songwriter”, according to John Mellencamp
John Mellencamp described Buddy Holly as “one of the first great singer-songwriters”, praising his independence as a writer, performer and producer. The assessment matters because Holly’s brief career helped establish a model for rock musicians creating their own material rather than simply recording songs chosen by others. Mellencamp highlighted the strength and economy of Holly’s…
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Matthew McConaughey Performs “Quill” In Scene From ‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ — Watch
Matthew McConaughey performs the song “Quill” in a newly released scene from his upcoming film The Rivals of Amziah King, with Lakeshore Records releasing the single and accompanying music video from the soundtrack on Friday. The clip shows off McConaughey’s singing and banjo playing, tying into the film’s musical themes ahead of its cinema release.…
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The Story Behind The Song: Carole King’s ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman’
Carole King’s ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman’ was written with Gerry Goffin after Atlantic Records executive Jerry Wexler asked them for a song with the phrase “natural woman” for Aretha Franklin. Franklin’s powerful 1967 recording became the defining version, while King later recorded the song herself, demonstrating how a composition written for…
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Carly Simon’s six favourite albums
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My Chemical Romance’s 2026 “The Black Parade Tour”: How to Get Last-Minute Tickets
My Chemical Romance are launching the US leg of their 2026 “Black Parade Tour” this weekend, a 16-date run across stadiums and festivals that follows a string of well-received summer festival appearances. The tour builds on the momentum of a run that began last year, which has been credited with reaffirming continued public appetite for…
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3 Rock Songs From 1976 That Still Sound Like Classics Today
Three rock songs released in 1976 continue to resonate with listeners today, according to American Songwriter, which highlights tracks by Aerosmith, Heart and The Steve Miller Band as enduring classics. The piece looks at each song’s origins and chart performance, illustrating why 1970s rock still holds appeal decades later. – “Last Child” by Aerosmith, written…
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The story of how Joe South reinvented the protest song in 1968
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The acting coach who couldn’t stop Chuck Norris being upstaged by an animal: “The dog was really great”
An article looks back at Chuck Norris’s 1995 film “Top Dog”, in which the martial arts star found himself overshadowed on screen by his canine co-star. The piece centres on a quote from an acting coach who worked on the production, reflecting on how the dog’s natural screen presence outshone Norris despite the coach’s efforts…
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Fifa rallies behind Infantino as severance payment questions grow
Fifa has issued a statement rallying behind president Gianni Infantino as scrutiny grew over a severance payment made by Uefa to a female employee during his tenure as the governing body’s general secretary. Rather than addressing the specifics of the payment, Fifa characterised the media coverage and criticism as part of a deliberate campaign to…