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“Sixty Minute Man” – He’ll Rock You and Roll You
"Sixty Minute Man" is one of those early rock hits that presaged some of the sexier songs to come. But few would outrank its nascent raunchiness.
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Mo’-Ho-Ho: Keb’ Mo’s “Moonlight, Mistletoe & You”
With "Moonlight, Mistletoe & You," blues master Keb' Mo' serves up a holiday record with a fresh sound -- and a fun edge.
“Dusty In Memphis”: When English Cool Met American Soul
When Dusty Springfield decided to stretch out, she only had to hop "across the pond" to the American South. The result was the sublime "Dusty In Memphis."
Big Mama Thornton and “Hound Dog”
Before Elvis' version, Big Mama Thornton had her own hit with "Hound Dog." And there are some powerful contrasts.
Lee Hazlewood’s “400 Miles From L.A.”
Lee Hazelwood has impacted more popular music than thought. But his early demo recordings show the full breadth of his talent.