The Blues Hall of Famer became a sensation in 1974 with his hit song “Let’s Straighten It Out.”
Category: Rhythm and Blues (Music)
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Latimore, R&B Singer Known for ‘Let’s Straighten It Out,’ Dies at 86
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Janie Bradford, Co-Writer of Motown’s First Hit, Dies at 87
The New York Times – Music:One of the label’s first hires, she worked on “Money (That’s What I Want)” and went on to have a hand in many other songs.
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10 Songs We’re Talking About
The New York Times – Music:Jorja Smith offers a loaded invitation, Rapsody explores Africa and the cosmos, and Carly Simon returns with her first single in decades.
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Dave Marsh, Rock Critic Who Loved Springsteen and Hated the Dead, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Music:A passionately opinionated veteran of Creem and Rolling Stone, he was part of a generation of writers who influenced how the world saw the golden age of rock.
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Songs for the Return of Lizard Season 🦎☀️
The New York Times – Music:Let Victoryland, Way Dynamic, Lolitah and other artists help you embrace Peak Summer.
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Vicki Wickham, Behind-the-Scenes Force in Pop Music, Dies at 87
The New York Times – Music:She managed artists like Labelle and Dusty Springfield, and helped run the influential 1960s British TV showcase “Ready Steady Go!”
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Auteur-core! 9 Great Songs That Reference Filmmakers
The New York Times – Music:Hear cinephile tracks from Charli XCX, David Bowie, SZA and more.
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Auteur-core! 9 Great Songs That Reference Filmmakers
The New York Times – Music:Hear cinephile tracks from Charli XCX, David Bowie, SZA and more.
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At a Grammys Light on Drama, All Eyes Will Be on Bad Bunny
Kendrick Lamar has the most nominations on Sunday, followed by Lady Gaga. But one week before his Super Bowl halftime show, the Puerto Rican superstar could make history.
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R&B May Have a Major Grammys Night. Leon Thomas Is Ready.
The 32-year-old performer has spent years coming up as a singer and songwriter. On Sunday, he’ll compete for two top awards, album of the year and best new artist.
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Lauryn Hill Will Lead Grammy Tribute to Roberta Flack and D’Angelo
The artist, who dominated the awards in 1999, will return to the Grammy stage to honor an inspiration and a collaborator.