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Simply Red’s “Picture Book”: An Impactful Debut
Simply Red burst on the scene in the mid-80s with a soulful groove that was fresh and moving. A look back at their debut album.
Ellen Fagan
Ellen Fagan is a forever New Yorker, long-time Greenwich Village resident and vintage Duke University graduate with hippie-esque leanings. The best description of Ellen was given to her by a sardonic lawyer during the voir dire of one of her myriad Jury Duty stints: "...housewife, mom, voracious reader, freelance writer, copy editor, jewelry designer and frequent cyber-sleuth."
The Best Stevie Wonder Love Songs
Stevie Wonder has gifted us with every kind of song, but his love songs are especially delicious. We're sure we missed some on our list.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “I Melt with You”
"I Melt with You" is one of the quirkiest hits of the 80s, and remains an enduring favorite. The backstory is ... unexpected.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Black Betty”
"Black Betty" cut through 70s music like a knife. But there's a lot of confusion about the meaning. Here's the origin story.
Martin Scorsese’s Love Affair with Music
Martin Scorsese has woven popular music into his movies, changing not just the scene, but sometimes, the song itself.