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Soul Serenade: The Temptations, “My Girl” (A Cappella)

Ken Shane February 10, 2011 8

The Temptations' hit "My Girl" is the very definition of a Motown standard. This week Ken Shane unearths a rare a cappella version of the soul classic

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Soundtrack Saturday Special Edition! Best Original Song, 1974

Kelly Stitzel February 5, 2011 6

Kelly Stitzel brings back her special series taking a look at past Best Original Song Oscar nominees. This week, she discusses the nominees from the 46th Academy Awards

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Soul Serenade: The Temptations, “You’re My Everything”

Ken Shane August 19, 2010 2

It’s surprising to me that we’re now several months into Soul Serenade, and I have yet to feature a track by the Temptations. They are, after all, my favorite soul vocal group, and one

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Soul Serenade: David Ruffin, “Walk Away From Love”

Ken Shane April 29, 2010 7

I have mixed feelings when it comes to telling people about some of the shows I’ve seen. After all, the Beatles in ’64, Dylan in ’65, and the Stones in ’66 are pretty cool

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DVD Review: The Zombies, “Odessey & Oracle: The 40th Anniversary Concert”

Ken Shane December 29, 2009 7

In June of 1967, the Zombies entered EMI’s Abbey Road studios to record their masterpiece, Odessey & Oracle. Earlier that year, the Beatles had recorded their own masterpiece, Sgt. Pepper, in the same studio.

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Hooks ‘N’ You: Richard Barone, “Cool Blue Halo” and Other Works

Will Harris November 20, 2008 6

Live albums have been a staple of the music business for ages, and even if you’re someone who loudly proclaims to have no interest in them whatsoever, it’s probable that you have at least

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CHART ATTACK!: 11/7/70

J.A. Bartlett November 7, 2008 12

Why do I love today’s CHART ATTACK! author? Well, there are many reasons. First and foremost, of course, is his fantastic, thoughtful writing at The Hits Just Keep On Comin’. The second reason is

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