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Hidden Gems 4: Songs That Missed the Top of the Charts
From Springsteen to The Cars, there were some hits we take for granted now — that weren’t such a big deal this week in 1978.
The Crooked Path to Badfinger’s “Straight Up”
Geoff Emerick, George Harrison, and Todd Rundgren all had a hand in the extended production of this 1971 album.
“I Want My MTV!” The Channel Turns 40
In August of 1981, MTV blasted off. And the way we “saw” (and heard) music was forever changed. Our salute to a cultural phenom.
From Failures Come Pop Successes
Originally, these giant classic rock hits were meant for a different audience. A few twists and turns gifted the rest of us with them.
Rickenbacker’s Rock and Roll Legacy
The Rickenbacker guitar got a new lease on life when John Lennon discovered it. Its signature sound has since featured on many rock classics.