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When a Beatle Wrote With Elvis
The two were natural collaborators.
The two were natural collaborators.
The Romantics: The 80s in Two Songs
The foursome is in the rare group of “two-hit” wonders; certainly better than one-fewer-hits, but shy of stringing a run of hits together.
The foursome is in the rare group of “two-hit” wonders; certainly better than one-fewer-hits, but shy of stringing a run of hits together.
The History, Power and Popularity of Protest Songs
These protest songs have the unique ability to move some to tears — and others to action.
These protest songs have the unique ability to move some to tears — and others to action.
‘They Shall Not Grow Old’: War as You’ve Never Seen It
The film restores actual footage and audio of WWI, presenting it in a way that this generation has never before experienced.
The film restores actual footage and audio of WWI, presenting it in a way that this generation has never before experienced.
Marianne Faithfull’s ‘Negative Capability’: Pursuing Spaces In Between
“I follow… the gypsy faerie queen. We exist… in the spaces in between.”
“I follow… the gypsy faerie queen. We exist… in the spaces in between.”
‘Have You Ever Seen the Rain’: Creedence for a New Generation
Director Laurence Jacobs sits down with CultureSonar to discuss bringing the music of CCR to a new generation of listeners.
Director Laurence Jacobs sits down with CultureSonar to discuss bringing the music of CCR to a new generation of listeners.
Patsy Cline: Original Bad-Ass
Known for pushing back on the boundaries of being a "girl singer," Patsy was a bad-ass right up to the end.
Known for pushing back on the boundaries of being a “girl singer,” Patsy was a bad-ass right up to the end.
Joan Jett’s ‘Bad Reputation’
Hers is a story as unapologetic and relentless as her music, and this high energy doc is a tribute to her lasting legacy.
Hers is a story as unapologetic and relentless as her music, and this high energy doc is a tribute to her lasting legacy.
Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ Is a Joy to Read
Unlike autobiographers who offer a sequence of events but little reflection along the way, Michelle is deeply introspective.
Unlike autobiographers who offer a sequence of events but little reflection along the way, Michelle is deeply introspective.
Soundtracks That Rock: Spike Lee’s ‘BlacKkKlansman’
The songs on the soundtrack depict a nation divided by race lines and fractured politics, echoing the sentiments in the film.
The songs on the soundtrack depict a nation divided by race lines and fractured politics, echoing the sentiments in the film.
Top 10 Rolling Stones Studio Albums
Let the debate begin.
Let the debate begin.
What the Monkees Meant to the Youngest Boomers
The Beatles changed from a pop group to this remarkable thing, but not for a 12-year-old.
The Beatles changed from a pop group to this remarkable thing, but not for a 12-year-old.
The Beatles’ ‘Help!’ — Breaking Down the Vocal Tricks
Marking the turning point in their careers, The Beatles' "Help!" is a masterful turn for John Lennon.
Marking the turning point in their careers, The Beatles’ “Help!” is a masterful turn for John Lennon.
‘Searching for Sugarman’: A Rock Fairy Tale With a Happy Ending
Unless you’re a South African of a certain age or you happen to have seen this underappreciated doc, there’s a very good chance the name Rodriguez means nothing to you.
Unless you’re a South African of a certain age or you happen to have seen this underappreciated doc, there’s a very good chance the name Rodriguez means nothing to you.
The 10 Most Romantic Songs of the ’60s
The 1960s produced some of the most romantic tunes of any era in popular music before or since.
The 1960s produced some of the most romantic tunes of any era in popular music before or since.