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Today-Music-History-Oct02

Today in Music History for Oct. 2: In 1899, Victor Herbert's operetta "The Singing Girl" received its world premiere at Her Majesty's Theatre in Montreal. Alice Nielsen sang the title role and ...
Jimmy Webb returned a favor to a friend and mentor with "P.F. Sloan". He ended up saluting all songwriters in the process.
The guitarist — who primarily played mandolin with The SteelDrivers — left the band roughly a year after Stapleton, but continued to write with his former bandmate after the latter’s solo career ...
You're outta there tomorrow. But for tonight, rock on. We love these fun songs for retirement, from witty and tongue-in-cheek ...
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Today-Music-History-Sep23

Today in Music History for Sept. 23: In 1926, jazz saxophonist John Coltrane was born in Hamlet, N.C. His albums "Giant Steps," "Live at the Village Vanguard" and "A Love Supreme" were a vital link ...
These stellar country songs from 1977 were amazing decades ago, and they're still a delight to listen to today.
But where Gene Autry and Roy Rogers would later thrive in the subgenre, Wayne was a disastrous fit. He couldn’t sing, ...
These all-time favourites always elicit a cheer when the spotlight shines. From rowdy anthems to heartfelt sing-alongs, these options ensure that everyone in the room participates. John Denver's ...