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Justin Timberlake, The 20/20 Experience: Spin Cycle
OK, so how good is "The 20/20 Experience?" I mean, really
Read More »Before We Was Fab: The Everly Brothers, “Poor Jenny”
This week's spotlight shines on a great 1959 Cadence single by the Everly Brothers, "Poor Jenny."
Read More »Platters That Matter, Episode 3: Ben Folds Five — The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner
The third Platters That Matter podcast looks at the third album from this great trio. Whoooooa!
Read More »Before We Was Fab: Johnny Cymbal, “Mr. Bass Man”
In early 1963, Johnny Cymbal cracked the Top 20 with "Mr. Bass Man."
Read More »Platters That Matter, Episode 2: Genesis — Duke
Duke was the album that changed how the world viewed Genesis. Chris Holmes and Dw. Dunphy look at this game-changing record on Platters That Matter
Read More »Before We Was Fab: Billy Joe & the Checkmates, “Percolator (Twist)”
This week's column highlights one of the greatest songs ever inspired by a coffee commercial
Read More »Before We Was Fab: The Flamingos, “I Only Have Eyes for You”
In the spring of 1959, the Flamingos achieved immortality with one of the most beautiful pop songs ever released
Read More »Before We Was Fab: Bobby Vinton, “There! I’ve Said It Again”
There was musical life before the Beatles, and Before We Was Fab has the proof
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