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The Beatles’ “Help!” — Breaking Down The Vocal Tricks

Whether they knew it or not, the Beatles were using some sophisticated “tricks” to make one of their biggest hits…a “hit”! We break down the magic.

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“Have You Ever Seen the Rain”: Creedence for A New Generation

Remember when music videos actually told a cool story? On Creedence’s 50th anniversary, director Laurence Jacobs introduces a new generation to their music via a beautiful piece of film. Our interview with him shares the backstory.

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“They Shall Not Grow Old”: War As You’ve Never Seen It

Peter Jackson’s epic series, “The Lord of the Rings” was fantasy. Now, he tackles the real-world inspiration behind it in a groundbreaking documentary.

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Searching for Sugarman: A Rock Fairy Tale with A Happy Ending

He was supposed to be the next Bob Dylan. He was rumored to have shot himself on stage. An Oscar-winning rockumentary unravels the mystery of an unsung ’70s talent.

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Parliament’s “Medicaid Fraud Dogg” Is The Cure for Your Ills

In their first album in almost two decades, Parliament and George Clinton have lost none of their funky vision. And you’ll never hear a “health care debate” quite like this: a whole project devoted to what ails us.