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Elton John’s Philadelphia anthem soared to No. 1 on this week in Philly history
"Philadelphia Freedom," written for tennis star Billie Jean King, reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 on April 12, 1975.
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The Iconic Merle Haggard Song He Wished He Hadn’t Written, Claiming It Set His Career “Back About Forty Years”
This Merle Haggard song has become synonymous with his entire career, but he often said he regretted ever writing it.
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On This Day in Music History: Elton John’s 1970 Self-Titled Breakthrough Album Turns 55
Elton John's self-titled second album released on this day in 1970, marking the beginning of his breakthrough in the ...
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Dropping In: Songs that capture the fleeting nature of spring
Yours truly has been getting a workout donning and removing layers according to the whims of the sun, clouds and wind. It’s been that kind of spring in Central Oregon ...
Pop Songs, ‘Hamilton’ and Windows 95 Chime Join National Registry
The recordings, along with works by Tracy Chapman, Elton John and the rock band Chicago, are among the 25 selected for preservation by the Library of Congress.
Elton John, ‘Hamilton’ and more enter National Recording Registry
The Library of Congress’s 2025 selections also include works from Don Rickles, Miles Davis, Celine Dion and Amy Winehouse, ...
Amy Winehouse, Elton John, and ‘Hamilton’ Added to Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry
Amy Winehouse’s 'Back to Black,' Elton John’s 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,' and more have entered the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry.
National Recording Registry adds Elton John, Mary J. Blige albums, Minecraft soundtrack
Songs from Elton John, Celine Dion and Mary J. Blige; the cast recording of “Hamilton;” and the Microsoft Windows reboot ...