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The One-Hit Wonder File: “Lies”
Its catchy riffs and harmonies made folks think it was a Beatles tune. But this one-hit wonder was made....in New Jersey.
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Three “Angry Young Men” of the Late ’70s
Joe Jackson, Elvis Costello, and Graham Parker were the "angry young men" of the late 70s, and laid the groundwork for New Wave.
Tony Burrows: One-Hit Wonderman
Tony Burrows has a voice that millions recognize. They're just not sure from where. The story of one of music's most unusual careers.
Pete Townshend’s Scoops – The Essential Demos
With his "Scoops" albums, Pete Townshend gave fans a fascinating peek inside the making of some classic Who songs.
Remembering Elton John’s “Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player”
With so many hit albums in the 1970s, Elton John's "Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player" doesn't always get the recognition it deserves.