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Panama Francis: The Story Behind ‘Runaround Sue’

WSJ.com ARTS ANATOMY OF A SONG The Story Behind ‘Runaround Sue’ Dion DiMucci recalls how a basement party in the Bronx in 1960 inspired ‘Runaround Sue’ Dion DiMucci: We used to have these parties in the Bronx in the late … Continue reading

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Cynthia Yeh: Bent Coat Hangers, Old Keys & Fishing Line

SKF NOTE: This is great. Chicago Symphony Orchestra‘s Cynthia Yeh onstage favors — paraphrasing songwriter Guy Clark — stuff that works. WSJ.com TECH MY TECH ESSENTIALS Chicago Symphony Orchestra Percussionist Cynthia Yeh’s Favorite Gear The Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s principal percussionist on … Continue reading

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Beatles Songs Will Start Streaming on Christmas Eve 

Starting Christmas Eve, all of the Beatles’ music, from 1963’s “Please Please Me” to 1970’s “Let It Be,” will be available on nine different streaming services. The streaming services that will carry the Beatles’ tunes are as follows: Apple Music, … Continue reading

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RUSH Exclusive ‘Tom Sawyer’ Live in Toronto Video

SKF NOTE: Thanks to Rush and the Wall Street Journal for sharing this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N90GtbhUMtc#action=share

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50 Years Ago: Drummer Sam Lay Onstage at Newport When Dylan Goes Electric

SKF NOTE: Sam Lay was a Butterfield Blues Band member in 1965 at this pivotal moment in Rock history. Mr. Lay and the Butterfield Blues Band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year. When Bob … Continue reading

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