After tasting fame with “Please Come to Boston” in 1974, he became a major Nashville songwriter. He also wrote the theme to the Masters golf tournament.
Category: Pop and Rock Music
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What Fancams Get Right About Our Love of Movies (and Stars)
The creators of clips about Swann Arlaud (“Anatomy of a Fall”) and others have found a way to make cinephilia a communal experience in the digital age.
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Italian Pop Discoveries From My Vacation
Hear songs from Angelina Mango, Patty Pravo and an unexpected hit by Conan Gray.
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Who Is Gabbriette? Meet the Model Engaged to Matty Healy of The 1975
Having spent her career on the cool-girl fringes, the model rocketed to mainstream fame with a high-profile engagement and a mention from Charli XCX.
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Are Games Like the Euro 2024 Final the Riskiest Gig in Music?
Performing before a major match like the Euro 2024 final offers priceless visibility, and the nonzero chance that you’ll be booed.
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Katy Perry’s ‘World’ of Mixed Signals, and 11 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Bright Eyes, Johnny Blue Skies (a.k.a. Sturgill Simpson), Magdalena Bay and others.
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A Movie About Brian Eno Is Never the Same Twice Thanks to Software
Thanks to a software program, the length, structure and contents of the movie are reconfigured each time it’s shown. It’s the only way the musician would agree to the project.
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The Beastie Boys Sue Chili’s Over Use of ‘Sabotage’
The band said that the restaurant chain had ripped off the song and its music video in advertising videos posted to social media. The group has won similar cases in the past.
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Mary Martin, Who Gave Many Music Stars Their Start, Dies at 85
Her loyalty to artists and her eye for talent made her a force in a male-dominated business. Among her accomplishments: introducing Bob Dylan to the Band.
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Carol Bongiovi, Jon Bon Jovi’s Mother, Dies at 83
Nicknamed Mom Jovi, she founded the Jon Bon Jovi fan club, and earlier was a Marine and a Playboy bunny.