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Hooks ‘N’ You: “Produced by Don Dixon”

Will Harris October 27, 2008 22

Last week’s column opened by noting that, when you hear the name “Don Dixon,” you’re probably more likely to think of him in terms of his production career than for his accomplishments as a

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Hooks ‘N’ You: Don Dixon, “(If) I’m a Ham, Well You’re a Sausage: The Don Dixon Collection”

Will Harris October 20, 2008 20

When you hear the name “Don Dixon,” you’re probably more likely to think of him in terms of his production career than for his accomplishments as a singer and songwriter … and for those

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Phagz on 45: Episode Six

John C. Hughes June 23, 2008 9

Here we go again — John C. Hughes and the world’s foremost Belinda Carlisle impersonator, a.k.a. his buddy Matty (or “Bearlinda,” if you prefer), knock back some booze and review some singles, homo style.

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The Year in Rock: 1996

Darren Robbins January 16, 2008 19

Welcome to a series I began at He’s A Whore and am proud-as-punch to continue here at Popdose. While not able to mention everything that happened, I’ve touched upon some of the key events

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Political Culture: Will Hollywood Matter in 2008?

Jon Cummings January 3, 2008 8

“Who cares what I think? I’m not the president. I’m just a storyteller, man.” So says Bob Dylan — or, at least, Cate Blanchett as Jude Quinn as Bob Dylan — in Todd Haynes’

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Hey You Kids (Have a Happy New Year And) Get Out Of My Yard!

Darren Robbins January 2, 2008 15

With Popdose having just rolled off the showroom floor all shiny and new, still full of that “new car smell,” I am chuffed to the ‘nads to be a part of such a venture.

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Mix Six: “Pop”

Ted Asregadoo January 2, 2008 13

Welcome to it, Popsters! Each week I hope to delight you and yours with some musical goodness mixed the old fashioned way: with thought given to the song order in a mix. You see,

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