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Soundtrack Saturday: “Pretty in Pink”

Soundtrack Saturday: “Pretty in Pink”

Kelly Stitzel December 3, 2011 39

Soundtrack Saturday fans rejoice! Kelly Stitzel is reposting some of the most popular, most requested Soundtrack Saturday columns as a gift to you this holiday season. First up, John Hughes's classic Pretty in PinkRead More »

Thank You for the Music!

Thank You for the Music!

Popdose Staff November 24, 2011 2

Join the Popdose Staff as they say "Thank You" to the people that introduced them to the music that shaped their lives

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Soul Serenade: Jay & the Techniques, “Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie”

Soul Serenade: Jay & the Techniques, “Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie”

Ken Shane September 15, 2011 3

You've heard all the big hits from Detroit, Memphis, and New Orleans. How about Allentown, PA? That's the home of Jay & the Techniques who hit it big in

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The Popdose Interview: Franke Previte

Rob Smith August 8, 2011 1

Franke Previte wrote "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" and sang "Sweetheart." He discusses his life and career with Rob Smith in the latest Popdose Interview

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The Popdose Podcast: Episode 17

Dave Lifton April 15, 2011 2

The Popdose Podcast returns with an interview with Gorman Bechard, the creative force behind Color me Obsessed: A Film About The ReplacementsRead More »

The Popdose Podcast: Episode 6

Jason Hare February 5, 2010 15

Join us for Episode 6 of the Popdose Podcast, where Jeff Giles, Dave Lifton and Jason Hare celebrate Black History Month in their own unique way -- featuring very special guest Mike Heyliger!

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Way Out Wednesday: Big Daddy, “What Really Happened to the Band of ’59?”

Tony Redman January 6, 2010 4

I’ve written previously about the novelty group Big Daddy. In case you’ve slept since then, here’s the concept for the band: While on a USO tour of Southeast Asia in 1959, Big Daddy was

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Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 56

Dave Steed June 17, 2009 22

It’s a magnificent day, as we move on to the most monstrous letter we’ve had in a while: M. After a few quick letters in a row, M will take seven weeks to get

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Death by Power Ballad: UFO, “Try Me”

Rob Smith May 26, 2009 8

One of the great eccentrics (and notorious drinkers) in rock, Michael Schenker also served in one of the great hard rock bands of the mid- and late 70s.  The Schenker/Phil Mogg/Pete Way/Andy Parker nexus

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Death by Power Ballad: Elefante, “Young and Innocent”

Rob Smith April 27, 2009 15

Before there was an Arnel Pineda (Steve Perry soundalike, currently fronting Journey), or a Benoit David (Jon Anderson soundalike, currently fronting Yes), or even a Chris Chan (Barry Manilow impersonator, currently playing casinos and

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