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Stax Records: HBO To Look At “Soulsville USA”
Stax Records -- aka "Soulsville USA" -- had a short, but lasting presence on the American music scene. HBO is tracing its rise -- and fall.
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Setting the Stage for “Abbey Road” – Part 4
The making of "Abbey Road" is well underway. Our Beatle experts, Scott Freiman and Ken Womack discuss three particular songs on the album.
The History of “St. James Infirmary Blues”
Louis Armstrong popularized this song in the '20s, but it has a long history both prior...and after. We follow the trail of a classic.
Moms Who Gave “Birth” to Great Songs
Few things inspire a female singer-songwriter more than the profound experience of motherhood. For Mother's Day, here are five great examples.
Putting Personal History “On Record”
From complicated relationships to true crime and national tragedies, songs have proven the perfect way to capture a moment in time.