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Classic Interview: Steve Cropper

Classic Interview: Steve Cropper

On "In the Midnight Hour," The Blues Brothers, and his new album

Dave Mason (1946-2026)

Dave Mason (1946-2026)

Our classic interview with Mason, who revealed the inspiration for "Feelin' Alright."

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?

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

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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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Roxette

Roxette

The Swedish pop-rock duo found worldwide fame when an American exchange student brought a copy of their song "The Look" back home to Minneapolis and convinced a local radio station to give it a chance. It became Roxette's first #1 hit.

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Tom Bailey of Thompson Twins

Tom Bailey of Thompson Twins

Tom stopped performing Thompson Twins songs in 1987, in part because of their personal nature: "Hold Me Now" came after an argument with his bandmate/girlfriend Alannah Currie.

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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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Motley Crue

Motley Crue

Was Dr. Feelgood a dentist? Did the "Crüecifixion" really happen?

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