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Who is the singer on U2 song ‘Miss Sarajevo’?

  • Luciano Pavarotti sings on “Miss Sarajevo”.
  • The collaboration grew from U2’s Passengers project.
  • Bono regarded Pavarotti as one of the world’s greatest voices.

U2’s “Miss Sarajevo” features opera singer Luciano Pavarotti alongside Bono. The collaboration reflected the band’s 1990s turn towards experimental work and gave the song a voice beyond their usual rock sound. Bono worked with Pavarotti through the Passengers project, a U2 collaboration with Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois.…

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Dolly Parton had been made fun of for years as a kid. She turned all that bullying into her best song

  • Childhood teasing inspired ‘Coat of Many Colors’.
  • The song celebrates self-acceptance and resilience.
  • Parton later saw hardship as a source of inspiration.

Dolly Parton drew on childhood bullying to write ‘Coat of Many Colors’, turning classmates’ ridicule of her homemade clothes into a song about dignity and self-acceptance. The article presents the song as a lasting expression of her outlook and her support for people who feel they do not…

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ANTON KABANEN On BEAST IN BLACK’s Upcoming Fourth Album ‘Fear The Beast’: ‘It’s Near Completion’

  • *Fear The Beast* is near completion.
  • Touring and other commitments slowed the album.
  • The band is playing unreleased song “Mighty Dragon” live.

BEAST IN BLACK songwriter and guitarist Anton Kabanen says the band’s fourth album, *Fear The Beast*, is near completion, though he has not set a release date. The update explains the delay since 2021’s *Dark Connection*: extensive touring, the band’s growth and other commitments left little uninterrupted time…

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Netflix Officially Turns Amazon’s Sci-Fi Thriller Into the No. 1 Streaming Show

  • *From* topped Nielsen’s streaming chart after arriving on Netflix.
  • Its first three seasons drew 1.68 billion minutes watched.
  • The series will conclude with a fifth season.

Netflix’s release of the first three seasons of *From* has made the MGM+ sci-fi horror series a streaming hit, topping Nielsen’s overall chart for the week of 19 to 25 October. The surge shows how Netflix can introduce a series to a much larger audience and raise awareness…

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3 Classic Rock Songs From the 1970s You Hear All the Time at the Gym

  • Classic rock can add motivation to a gym session.
  • “Turn The Page” offers a slower, powerful mood.
  • AC/DC and “Black Betty” bring extra energy.

The article argues that classic rock suits gym workouts, pairing energetic rhythms with music that can help people push through demanding sets. It highlights three 1970s tracks as familiar choices for lifting, strength training or finishing a workout. Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band’s “Turn The Page”…

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The only Genesis song that shaped rock music, according to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

  • Genesis appears once on the Hall’s 660-song list.
  • The chosen track is ‘The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway’.
  • The article questions which parts of the band’s legacy were left out.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s list of songs that shaped rock includes just one Genesis track: ‘The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway’. The article argues that this choice recognises the band’s Peter Gabriel-era rock opera, while leaving out other influential work and raising questions about how…

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10 Sci-Fi Shows That Get Even Better Once You Understand the Rules

  • Some sci-fi shows reward viewers who learn their rules.
  • *Devs* and *Pantheon* explore complex technology and consciousness.
  • Consistent world-building can make a series more satisfying.

The article argues that some science-fiction television becomes more rewarding once viewers understand the rules governing its imagined worlds. It highlights ten shows whose ideas may initially seem mysterious or complex, but whose internal logic adds depth and makes the stories more satisfying. Examples include *Devs*, where understanding…

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The GOP’s Post-Midterms Scramble Is Pure “Survivor”

  • Vance blamed the GOP’s midterm losses on the Iran war.
  • Earlier remarks from Vance had downplayed the conflict.
  • The article questions whether his candour can win voters back.

After the Republicans suffered major losses in the midterm elections, senior party figures moved to explain the result and limit the damage. The article compares Vice-President JD Vance’s post-election account to a “Survivor” contestant’s strategy of using apparent honesty to gain trust, arguing that Vance’s timing makes his…

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One Uber, One Demo: The Story Behind Audien and Luke Alexander’s ‘7 Miles High’

  • An airport-bound Uber ride sparked “7 Miles High”.
  • Audien and Luke Alexander shaped the demo into a collaboration.
  • The track blends melodic and groove-led house influences.

Audien and Luke Alexander’s collaboration “7 Miles High” began when Alexander played an unfinished demo through an Uber’s speakers on the way to Chicago airport after a festival. Audien, whose real name is Nate Rathbun, offered feedback, and the two developed the track together. The story shows how…

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In 1965, Phil Collins heard the best musical composition ever. 30 years later, he wanted to know everything about it

  • Collins considers *West Side Story* one of the finest musical scores.
  • He studied it to learn how Broadway songs create drama.
  • Its influence informed his work on *Tarzan*.

Phil Collins says his lasting admiration for *West Side Story* helped shape his approach when he began writing for the stage. He regarded its score as one of the best ever written and studied it to understand what makes a song work in a Broadway musical. Collins first…

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