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How a Manhattan Basement Helped Inspire Tom Waits’ Rain Dogs

How a Manhattan Basement Helped Inspire Tom Waits’ Rain Dogs

Tom Waits' 1985 album, *Rain Dogs*, is not only a landmark in his discography but also a testament to his unique and unconventional approach to mus...
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5 Folk Rock Songs That Capture The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of Grief

5 Folk Rock Songs That Capture The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of Grief

Grief is a complex emotion. These five folk rock songs explore all of the beautiful, gritty nuance of what it means to remember and honor a life.
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Two Stranger Singles Reached No. 17 on the U.S. Charts

Two Stranger Singles Reached No. 17 on the U.S. Charts

Billy Joel's 1977 album, *The Stranger*, was a powerhouse of hit singles, each contributing to the album's monumental success and leaving a distinc...
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A $200-Plus Phone Bill Became Part of This Whitney Song’s Creation

A $200-Plus Phone Bill Became Part of This Whitney Song’s Creation

"Didn't We Almost Have It All," a signature song for Whitney Houston, emerged from a meticulous and sometimes challenging creative process before b...
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From Swordfishtrombones to Rain Dogs, Tom Waits Reinvented His Sound

From Swordfishtrombones to Rain Dogs, Tom Waits Reinvented His Sound

Released on September 30, 1985, by Island Records, Tom Waits' ninth studio album, *Rain Dogs*, stands as a pivotal work in his career. It is widely...
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Bix Beiderbecke's Childhood Home Purchased by Musicians for Preservation

Bix Beiderbecke's Childhood Home Purchased by Musicians for Preservation

Bix Beiderbecke's Childhood Home Purchased by Musicians for Preservation
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Melissa Aldana and Gonzalo Rubalcaba Perform Latin American Ballads in NPR Tiny Desk Concert

Melissa Aldana and Gonzalo Rubalcaba Perform Latin American Ballads in NPR Tiny Desk Concert

Melissa Aldana and Gonzalo Rubalcaba Perform Latin American Ballads in NPR Tiny Desk Concert
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Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett's 'Love For Sale' Celebrates 2021 Release Anniversary

Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett's 'Love For Sale' Celebrates 2021 Release Anniversary

Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett's 'Love For Sale' Celebrates 2021 Release Anniversary
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Al Schackman Memoir Details 'Intimate and Complex Relationship' with Actress Kim Novak

Al Schackman Memoir Details 'Intimate and Complex Relationship' with Actress Kim Novak

Al Schackman Memoir Details 'Intimate and Complex Relationship' with Actress Kim Novak
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5 Rock Singers Who Went Full Gibberish — And It Worked

5 Rock Singers Who Went Full Gibberish — And It Worked

Meet five rock singers who turned total gibberish into unforgettable hooks. This is proof that lyrics don't need meaning to make a song memorable.
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2026 Detroit Jazz Festival draws 300,000 in person, 1.75 million online

2026 Detroit Jazz Festival draws 300,000 in person, 1.75 million online

The free Labor Day weekend festival drew more than 300,000 people to downtown Detroit while expanding its international reach.
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What was happening in Memphis history on Sept. 30? A look back through the years

What was happening in Memphis history on Sept. 30? A look back through the years

From a visit by Jimmy Carter's daughter-in-law to St. Jude to Stan Kenton and June Christy in performance, here's what was making headlines.