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23 obscure 1970s songs on softer side of things that beg for a revival
The 1970s brought us quite a few genres that are listeners’ favorites up to these days - from prog and hard rock (with all ...
Sam Moore, famed for 'Soul Man' with Sam & Dave, has died at 89
Sam Moore contributed to musical lore of the '60s as part of Sam & Dave with hits "Soul Man" and "Hold On, I'm Coming." He ...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Nothing From Nothing,” One of the Biggest Solo Smashes From the Legendary Billy Preston
When you get a reputation as a sideman extraordinaire, it can be tough to garner attention for the music you make on your own ...
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Paul Weller’s Favorite Songs by the Decade
Paul Weller joined Absolute Radio’s Danielle Perry to discuss his favorite songs through the decades. The 66-year-old musician emerged in the late 1970s with The Jam and was central to the mod revival ...
Fania Records put salsa on the map. Can it evolve?
In 2024, the label celebrated its 60th anniversary. Now, the question of whether this treasure trove of Latin culture is ...
50 Years Later: How 1975’s No. 1 albums hold up after a half-century
The year 1975 was a very good one for Elton John and Chicago. It was pretty good as well for artists from Olivia Newton-John ...
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Yacht rock: Inside the appeal and repulsion of ‘70s SoCal music
In the mid-1970s and ‘80s in SoCal, bands like Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers, and Toto blended jazz, R&B, and pop to create a new soft style: yacht rock.
Springsteen, Dylan, Zeppelin, Patti: Celebrating 4 Classic Albums At 50
Was 1975 the best year for albums ever? I think so and these four get my vote for the ones that defined the landmark year.