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“Friends in Low Places”
A critic once said that “Friends in Low Places” is a depressing song that makes you feel better. Garth Brooks played it for all...
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Born in the U.S.A. (album)
Seven albums into his amazing career, Bruce Springsteen threw his devoted fans a curve. “What’s this?” they asked....
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“Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” The Shirelles
“Tonight you’re mine, completely. You give your love so sweetly. Tonight the light of love is in your eyes.” With these...
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“Dancing in the Street” by Martha and the Vandellas
“Dancing in the Street” came out in 1964, right at the height of the British Invasion. The Beatles held number one from Feb. 1...
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“Graceland,” Paul Simon
From the title track on, “Graceland” showcased Paul Simon’s willingness to experiment. Much of it was recorded in South...
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“I Can’t Stop Loving You,” by Ray Charles
Even now, I have a hard time considering Ray Charles as a country singer. But he released two albums in the early sixties (Modern Sounds In...
Read MoreSong: "God Only Knows"
The Beach Boys changed with the times during the sixties — or maybe, they made the times change. Known originally for surfing...
Read MoreSong: "Piano Man"
Despite Billy Joel’s long and successful career, his numerous top ten hits and best-selling albums, if you’re asked to think of...
Read MoreSong: "A Change Is Gonna Come"
Question: How many American Idol contestants does it take to completely ruin a song? Answer: If it’s truly a classic, like “A...
Read MoreSong: "Born to Run"
In the liner notes to his Greatest Hits album, Bruce Springsteen (Great American Things, April 22, 2009) wrote this about “Born to...
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