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Soul Serenade: The Jarmels, “A Little Bit Of Soap”
The Jarmels only had one hit, but it was a big one. "A Little Bit of Soap" climbed to the upper reaches of the Pop Chart in September,
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Digging for Gold: The Time-Life “AM Gold” Series, Part 7
Put your headphones on and your cares away, and come back with us once again to the world of Time-Life's "AM Gold" -- 1963 style!
Read More »Jheri Curl Fridays 03: “Stand By Me”
This week's Jheri Curl Fridays looks at the ill-fated solo career of Earth Wind & Fire's Maurice White, specifically his remake of Ben E. King's "Stand by Me"
Read More »Versionality: “Into the Mystic”
To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Kelly Stitzel discusses her favorite Van Morrison song and its many cover versions
Read More »Soul Serenade: Anniversary MegaMix 1
Ken Shane celebrates the six-month anniversary of his Soul Serenade column with an awesome mix that includes every song that has appeared in his column so far
Read More »Soul Serenade: Ben E. King, “Don’t Play That Song (You Lied)”
Everyone knows Ben E. King. He’s the guy who co-wrote and sang the immortal “Stand By Me,” which was a Top Ten hit in 1961, and again in 1987. True enough, but he is
Read More »Rock Court, Small Claims Division: Ben E. King vs. The Police
All rise. The terms of this courtroom are simple. You will be presented with two songs, one by the plaintiff and one by the defendant. It is your task to decide if the defendant’s
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