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A Magic Ingredient to the Beatles? Ringo!
It's hard to pinpoint just why the music of the Beatles always felt so good. Drummer Joe Bellia breaks it down to one word: Ringo!
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Bruce Springsteen’s “Only The Strong Survive”
On his latest project, The Boss takes a detour to cover some of the classic songs from the Stax and Motown catalogs.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Mr. Big Stuff”
Jean Knight called him out with her 70s hit, "Mr. Big Stuff." Her portrait of the original player still rings true today.
Sam Cooke’s “Portrait of A Legend: 1951-1964”
From "Twisting the Night Away" to "A Change Is Gonna Come," a new collection captures the wide-ranging genius of Sam Cooke.
The House That Ruth (Brown) Built
Ruth Brown helped establish Atlantic Records as a hub for R&B. But like many artists of the day, she was mistreated. Let's give her her due.