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Donna Summer Comes Into Sharper Focus
A new HBO documentary about Donna Summer, directed by her daughter, shows the queen of disco in a fresh light.
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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.
The Bee Gees: “How Do You Mend A Broken Heart?”
Even if you hate disco, the new HBO documentary about the Bee Gees is worth a watch. Their story is one of talent, resilience, and family.
The Invisible New York Session Players
The Wrecking Crew. The Funk Brothers. These session player groups made names for themselves outside of New York, but NYC had its own players and sound.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Play That Funky Music”
"Play That Funky Music" by Wild Cherry remains one of the defining (and most infectious) hits of the 70s. We dig into the back story.