Your favorite new songs are ready for discovery in this roundup from the world of pop, funk, and rock and roll. Four generations of legendary icons and rising stars.
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Ken Shane
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A multiracial British band gave us two of the most indelible hits of the ’60s
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Ken Shane
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Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson’s influence extended well beyond his hit records
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Ken Shane
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“The Payback” was the start of one of the best years in James Brown’s storied career
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Ken Shane
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When funk was in its ascendency BT Express set the charts on fire with their first two singles
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Ken Shane
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Barbara Lynn’s debut single was a smash but she never managed to equal that success
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Ken Shane
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But let me tell you something The sisters are not going for that no more ‘Cause we realize two things That you aren’t doing anything for us We can better…
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Ken Shane
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In the capable hands of Christian McBride this year’s Newport Jazz Festival was one for the ages
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Ken Shane
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Ruby and the Romantics set the charts on fire with a bossa nova flavored hit in 1963
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Ken Shane
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A revived group of Ovations with a new lineup scored a hit in 1972
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Popdose Staff
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Can a song change the world? Popular music has always been looked on as something of a disposable pleasure: reflective of its times, sure, but meant to be played among…
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Ken Shane
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2016 was a bad year for musicians, but a good year for music books
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Ken Shane
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Bobby Hebb wrote “Sunny” in response to personal and national tragedy
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Ken Shane
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In 1979 the songwriting and producing team stepped out for a smash of their own
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Ken Shane
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The Native American rock band scored a huge hit in 1974
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Ken Shane
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Lee Dorsey had a string of classic Crescent City hits in the ’60s
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Ken Shane
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Ken Shane pays tribute to Percy Sledge, the great Southern soul singer who we lost this week
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Ken Shane
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Joe Tex was famous for his moves, great records, and his feud with James Brown
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Ken Shane
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R&B pioneer Charles Brown released a Christmas classic in 1960
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Michael Parr
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It’s the Friday Five! Shuffle through five random tracks from your library and share it with the Popdose community.
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Michael Parr
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It’s the Friday Five! Shuffle through five random tracks from your library and share it with the Popdose community.
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Ken Shane
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“Jungle Boogie” was the first big hit in a storied career
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Chris Holmes
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In which we list the 12 best albums to put you in the Christmas mood, which means you aren’t allowed to argue with us.
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Ken Shane
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A new album sheds light on a forgotten soul label
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Jeff Giles and Matt Wardlaw
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Matt and Jeff talk with Billy Vera about his new big band album.
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Chris Holmes
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The first edition of the new Chart Attack! podcast kicks off with the Top 10 singles from the week ending February 15, 1986.
Gonzo
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Big Money couldn’t make this special holiday edition of the convo, but the good news is that our pal Mike Duquette from The Second Disc joined in for some yuletide cheer! – Gonzo: Well lets strap on some bells and get this sleigh rolling! Mike Duquette: What shall we be a-wassailing tonight? G: Last year, you joined us for a convo about Darlene Love’s “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” which has apparently been covered by everybody in the last 50 years. MD: There were a lot, as I recall. G: One of the […]
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Ken Shane
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Ken’s Shane annual gift guide
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Jeff Giles
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A fond look back at some of the many pop culture highlights from the 2012 that was.
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Ken Shane
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Hank Ballard had a number of hits, but someone else scored bigger with one of his songs.
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