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The Beatles’ Take Over America [VIDEO]
April 4, 2011
Behind The Music
Behind The Music
April 4, 2011
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BTM: My Sharona [VIDEO]
April 1, 2011 They were the fresh-faced power pop group who dressed in the black-and-white style of the early Beatles. As a matter of fact, they were hailed (early in their careers) as the NEXT Beatles. Their album, "Get The Knack," was recorded in just eleven days for a budget of $18,000 and would make the history books for being the fastest selling debut album of all-time.
But, let's find out the story of "My Sharona" as we go "Behind The Music."
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Behind The Music: It’s Really A Protest Song, Really [VIDEO]
January 28, 2011 "Electric Avenue" Eddie Grant
Through the years there have been a lot of "happy," "peppy" songs on the radio that, in reality, have been cleverly disguised protest songs. One of those came from a reggae singer born in Plaisance, Guyana.
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Behind The Music: Sister Christy? [VIDEO]
January 21, 2011 Sister Christian-Night Ranger
This was written by drummer Kelly Keagy for his 16-year old sister.
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Behind The Music:13 Years To #1 [VIDEO]
January 14, 2011 Tina Turner had her first big hit in 1971 with her then husband Ike. They peaked at #4 with a cover version of Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Proud Mary".
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Behind The Music: McCartney, Paul McCartney [VIDEO]
January 7, 2011 Paul McCartney was approached by the James Bond people to write the title song for the then upcoming 007 flick "Live and Let Die".
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Behind The Music: Inspired By A Bank [VIDEO]
December 31, 2010 Tommy James & The Shondells took their song "Mony Mony" all the way to #3 on the charts in June 1968.
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Behind The Music: A Song About Stalking [VIDEO]
December 27, 2010 "Every Breath You Take" The Police
Sting once said, "I do my best work when I'm in Pain and turmoil." This was one of his best songs ever and he did it sitting at the desk of James Bond author Ian Flemming.