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In The Studio For Raye's New Album

In The Studio For Raye's New Album

Chris Hill, who co-wrote nine songs on Raye's new album, tells us how they came together.

Quiz: Grammar In Lyrics

Quiz: Grammar In Lyrics

Lyrics don't always follow the rules of grammar. Can you spot the ones that don't?

Classic Interview: Chris Hillman

Classic Interview: Chris Hillman

Tales from his days in The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers

Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights

Songs inspired by the classic novel, including tunes by Kate Bush and Death Cab for Cutie

Wolfgang Van Halen

Wolfgang Van Halen

On his musical evolution and how he deals with being both a frontman and an introvert

Songfacts® Spotlight

Blackbird by The Beatles

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Paul McCartney wrote "Blackbird" in Scotland after reading about race riots in the US, triggered when federal courts forced the racial desegregation of the Arkansas capital's school system.

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The Weeknd

The Weeknd

Abel Tesfaye, aka The Weeknd, was just another anonymous poster on YouTube until he got a shout out from fellow Canadian artist Drake. With the release of his first mixtape, House of Balloons (2011), some hailed the R&B singer as the "best musical talent since Michael Jackson."

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Songs used in Guardians of the Galaxy movies

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Our Lady Peace

Our Lady Peace

Raine and Steve from Our Lady Peace discuss their new album Curve in depth and tell us why "Superman's Dead" is more important in 2012 than it ever was.

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Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Tea Party by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band

This song starts in Boston with a tea party and takes us to the other end of the American Revolution.

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Fact or Fiction

Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam

Did the corduroy jacket come from the Gap? Is their biggest hit a cover song? Take this Fact or Fiction to find out.

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