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In the Spotlight: Lesley Gore

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:57:21 +0000

She defined the girl-group era with her hyper-emotional party anthems of betrayal and revenge, but this teen idol was also capable of delivering some mature and even groundbreaking songs that dealt with the dark side of love. Read all about the life, music, and career of Lesley Gore here.

The Beatles Songs: When I'm Sixty-Four

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:49:11 +0000

A tribute of sorts to Paul's father, who got him into music in the first place, the music-hall kitsch of "When I'm Sixty-Four" tends to divide Beatles fans right down the middle. Haters, however, might be depriving themselves of a great jazz solo by John. And what did happen when Paul turned that magic number? Read more about "When I'm Sixty-Four" in my latest Beatles fact sheet.

Battle of the 45s!

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:59:21 +0000

Which of these classic 45s is better? Make your selection in our oldies poll!

THIS WEEK'S BATTLE:

Love Makes the World Go Round by Deon Jackson
VS.
Oh How Happy by Shades of Blue

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Playlist: The Glory Of Love

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:15:03 +0000

All your favorite doo-wop ballads (and some songs you may not be so familiar with) in one place, flowing together in my own unique mix... a playlist you can use as some serious Valentine's Day mood music -- or mellow background music, if you like. Either way, you can get the mp3s right here! Check out my playlist of great romantic doo-wop ballads here.

Review: Paul McCartney: "Kisses on the Bottom"

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:30:53 +0000

So the World's Most Famous Living Beatle decided to write a song for his new wife, and wound up covering a lot of postwar jazz-pop love songs? Coincidentally in time for Valentine's Day? Well, that's the short story. But there are always other things going on with Macca, and things are never quite that simple... Read my review of Paul McCartney's new album "Kisses on the Bottom" here.

10 Great Breakup Songs about Men

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:15:59 +0000

Hate Valentine's Day? Alone and loving it? Or are you looking to feel good about leaving the man who made you feel bad? Try my list of Top Ten Oldies Breakup songs...

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10 Great Breakup Songs about Women

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:29:27 +0000

Hate Valentine's Day? Alone and loving it? Or are you looking to feel good about the woman who made you feel bad? Try my list of Top Ten Oldies Breakup songs...

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Battle of the 45s!

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:53:51 +0000

Which of these classic 45s is better? Make your selection in our oldies poll!

THIS WEEK'S BATTLE:

Mr. Big Stuff by Jean Knight
VS.
Groove Me by King Floyd

Vote here, and defend your decision to other oldies music lovers... you don't have to be a member to vote or post!

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Black History Month: The Ultimate Guide To Motown

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:13:37 +0000

The artists, the legacy, the impact, the Sound of Young America -- the Motown influence is thoroughly explored here in honor of Black History Month. Find out how Berry Gordy turned the Detroit carmakers' model into a model of pop assembly-line production, not only changing the face of pop and soul forever, and also the way music did business, but in the process providing a model for black entrepreneurs that is still followed today. Find out everything you ever needed or wanted to know about the Motown label and its music here.

The Sky Is Crying: Rock and Roll Plane Crashes

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:08:40 +0000

In memory of "The Day The Music Died"... a look at the worst air disasters to claim the lives of rock and roll performers and bigwigs. Nine more plane and helicopter crashes besides the one that claimed Buddy, Ritchie, and the Bopper, and each detailing exactly what led to the untimely deaths of these rock and roll legends of the 50s, 60s, 70s, and even the 80s.Learn more in this list of notorious rock air disasters.