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The Eternal Delight of “Rapper’s Delight”
Admit it -- when you hear the opening notes, you can't help but move to the bang bang boogie. A look at an iconic, influential track.
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“Sukiyaki” – A Cross-Cultural Pop Breakthrough
"Sukiyaki," the 60s Asian hit, broke barriers in more than one way. How did it influence other cross-cultural pop songs in future years?
The Novelty Song That Kickstarted Hip Hop
A quirky 1968 hit by an old vaudeville comic can lay some legitimate claim as an early precursor to hip-hop.
What Happened To the Big Power Ballad?
Used to be that big movies came with a big, bombastic power ballad that stayed with you long after the credits. So where are they today?
The Scorpions’ “Wind of Change” Then…and Now
"Wind of Change" was written during a period of massive change in Eastern Europe. How does it resonate right now?