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Sneak of the Week: Chuck Jackson, “I Keep Forgettin'”
The titles are the same. But did Michael McDonald pinch the track from 1962 crooner Chuck Jackson? You be the judge.
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The East Coast’s Hitsville: NY’s Doo-Wop Scene
For as much attention as Motown gets, the East Coast had its own "Hitsville," namely New York City's vibrant doo-wop scene.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Stuck In The Middle With You”
"...Gerry Rafferty and Joe Egan...had no idea it would gain a very different sort of visibility nineteen years later."
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.
The Great Song Adventure: Exploring the Mysteries of Music-Making
Songwriting is magical. "The Great Song Adventure" is a podcast that brilliantly breaks down the alchemy, courtesy of Carole King, Bob Dylan, and other geniuses.