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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.
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Six Ingredients for the “Perfect” Hit Song
The perfect hit song is equal parts magic, timing -- and more than a few scientific ingredients. We break it down (to the degree that it can be).
Curtis Mayfield’s “Never Say You Can’t Survive” – A Lost Gem
The advent of disco sent soul/funk genius Curtis Mayfield in another direction. We revisit one of his overlooked '70s gems.
10 Movies That Are Disco AF
From “Car Wash” to “Saturday Night Fever,” these disco-infused movies give us grooves, grit -- and life.
Why “The Get Down” Will Be Your Next Netflix Binge
Australian director Baz Luhrmann takes us back to 1970s New York City in the Netflix series "The Get Down," mixing music and drama to binge-worthy effect.