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Posts tagged with 60s

Joni Mitchell Biopic In The Works

Joni Mitchell Biopic In The Works

Joni Mitchell has been working with director Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire) on a feature film based on her life.

Songwriters Who Are Poets: 20 Musicians Whose Lyrics Are High Art
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Songwriters Who Are Poets: 20 Musicians Whose Lyrics Are High Art

As these songwriters who are poets have shown, lyrics can stand apart from music to be recognised as creative works in their own right.

Micky Dolenz On Keeping The Monkees Legacy Alive

Micky Dolenz On Keeping The Monkees Legacy Alive

Micky Dolenz has spoken to Rolling Stone about being the last remaining member of The Monkees and his late bandmate, Mike Nesmith.

Summer Holiday: The Story Behind Cliff Richard’s Shining Hit Song
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Summer Holiday: The Story Behind Cliff Richard’s Shining Hit Song

Released at the peak of his fame, Cliff Richard’s Summer Holiday is a classic pop song that’s no mere romantic fling – it lasts forever.

‘Dusty In Memphis’: How A White British Singer Made A Landmark Soul Album
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‘Dusty In Memphis’: How A White British Singer Made A Landmark Soul Album

Dusty Springfield’s crowning achievement, the ‘Dusty In Memphis’ album allowed her to realise her full potential as a soul singer.

‘The Unknown Soldier’: The Story Behind The Doors’ Potent Anti-War Song
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‘The Unknown Soldier’: The Story Behind The Doors’ Potent Anti-War Song

Recorded at the height of the Vietnam War, ‘The Unknown Soldier’ was The Doors’ most political song, striking a chord at home and abroad.

Joni Mitchell Performs And Is Honoured With Gershwin Prize At Tribute Concert

Joni Mitchell Performs And Is Honoured With Gershwin Prize At Tribute Concert

Joni Mitchell gave a rare performance at a tribute concert celebrating her Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song award.

Wayne Shorter, US Jazz Saxophone Giant, Dies Aged 89

Wayne Shorter, US Jazz Saxophone Giant, Dies Aged 89

Wayne Shorter, one of the United States' greatest jazz saxophonists, has died in hospital in Los Angeles, aged 89.

‘Sweet Soul Music’: Arthur Conley’s Taste Of Sweet Soul Success
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‘Sweet Soul Music’: Arthur Conley’s Taste Of Sweet Soul Success

Recorded with Otis Redding’s guiding hand, Arthur Conley’s ‘Sweet Soul Music’ album was an all too brief entrée from a shoula-been soul icon.

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