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4 Rock Songs From 1983 That Give Me Instant Goosebumps Every Time

  • Four 1983 rock songs still give the author chills.
  • The choices span Journey, Pat Benatar, Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Idol.
  • The article links their impact to powerful vocals and emotion.

The article highlights four 1983 rock songs that its author says still provoke a strong emotional response. It argues that each has a distinctive musical or vocal quality that helps explain its lasting impact. The selections are Journey’s “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)”, praised for its cinematic synthesizers and…

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Dolly Parton’s ‘A Smoky Mountain Christmas’ Director Henry Winkler Recalls Working With the “Powerful Being”

  • Henry Winkler remembered directing Dolly Parton in her first TV movie.
  • A discarded sheet of her music became a set souvenir.
  • Tributes have highlighted her talent and generosity.

Director Henry Winkler has recalled working with Dolly Parton on her first television film, *A Smoky Mountain Christmas*, saying she was an extraordinary presence on set. His story offers a glimpse of Parton’s impact on colleagues and adds to tributes shared after her death. Winkler told a Rhode…

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3 Classic Rock Songs From the 1970s Most People Learn Before They Turn 10

  • Queen’s anthem is associated with children’s sports.
  • “American Pie” was released in 1971.
  • “ABC” pairs pop music with learning themes.

The article names three 1970s rock songs it says many people learn before turning 10: Queen’s “We Are the Champions”, Don McLean’s “American Pie” and The Jackson 5’s “ABC”. It argues that the songs appeal to children through sports, familiar imagery and learning themes, as well as memorable…

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Trump and Vance to meet Qatar’s prime minister as Gulf tanker attacks persist

  • Trump and Vance are meeting Qatar’s prime minister as mediator.
  • Washington has rejected Iran’s proposed terms for ending the war.
  • Tanker attacks remain at their highest rate since the conflict began.

Trump and Vice President JD Vance are meeting Qatar’s prime minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, as Qatar seeks to mediate an end to the war between the US, Israel and Iran. The talks come amid continuing attacks in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, while US and Gulf…

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Shrewsbury Town: Premier League legend Friedel part of successful takeover

  • Brad Friedel joins Shrewsbury Town as sporting director.
  • US-led Biscayne ST LLC has completed the takeover.
  • The deal ends Roland Wycherley’s 30-year tenure.

A consortium led by US investor Scott Davidson has completed its takeover of Shrewsbury Town, bringing a new ownership team to the League Two club. Former Premier League goalkeeper Brad Friedel will become sporting director as the group seeks to build on its previous success at Scottish club…

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My Chemical Romance score first US number one album with record originally released 20 years ago

  • My Chemical Romance have their first US number one album.
  • The 20th anniversary edition of *The Black Parade* sold 78,000 equivalent units.
  • The band plans to work on a new album next year.

My Chemical Romance have earned their first US number one album with a 20th anniversary reissue of *The Black Parade*. The original record reached number two in 2006, but the expanded edition has now topped the Billboard 200, marking a major chart milestone for the band. The reissue…

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Ricky Gervais Announces “Legend” North American Standup Shows

  • Gervais announced three North American “Legend” shows for 2027.
  • The dates are in New York, Chicago and Toronto.
  • General ticket sales begin 13 November.

Ricky Gervais has announced three North American dates for his new stand-up tour, “Legend”, in 2027. The shows mark a return to major venues in the United States and Canada, with the first performance in New York in April. He is scheduled to play Radio City Music Hall…

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Dolores Huerta obituary

  • Dolores Huerta has died aged 96.
  • She helped organise the United Farm Workers.
  • Her slogan inspired “Yes, we can”.

Dolores Huerta, the farm workers’ rights organiser who helped build the United Farm Workers into a national force, has died aged 96. Though union president Cesar Chavez was its public face, Huerta helped organise strikes and consumer boycotts that challenged California’s powerful grape growers. Her slogan “Sí, se…

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4 Songs Improved by Paul McCartney’s Backing Vocals

  • McCartney sang backing vocals on four artists’ songs.
  • He also wrote Ringo Starr’s “Six O’Clock”.
  • His voice helped connect several former Beatles’ recordings.

Paul McCartney contributed backing vocals to songs by Steve Miller, Carly Simon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison, adding his voice to recordings outside his own groups and solo work. The collaborations show how he remained musically connected with fellow artists, including former Beatles, across changing circumstances in his…

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Meet the 2026 Latin Grammy Best New Artist Nominees: Aria Vega, Macario Martínez, Delilah & More

  • Eleven artists are nominated for the 2026 Latin Grammy Best New Artist award.
  • The nominees represent a wide range of Latin music styles and regions.
  • Aria Vega, Arath Herce and Delilah Cabrera have notable early career milestones.

The Latin Recording Academy has nominated 11 emerging artists for the 2026 Latin Grammy Best New Artist award, a General Field category that recognises a developing musical voice and can signal wider change in Latin music. The nominees span a broad range of styles and regions, from Mexican…

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