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Classic Tracks: The Doors’ "The End"
Classic Tracks: The Doors’ "The End"
By Blair Jackson. The moody, 11-minute, open-ended, raga-rock opus "The End" was the centerpiece of the band's debut album, and became a focal point of Francis Ford Coppola's film 'Apocalypse Now' more than a decade later.
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Classic Tracks: Bob Seger’s “Night Moves”
Classic Tracks: Bob Seger’s “Night Moves”
By Dan Daley. 'Night Moves' was a good move for Bob Seger—both the Number One single and the title track of his album released in 1976.
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Classic Tracks: The Staples’ “Respect Yourself”
Classic Tracks: The Staples’ “Respect Yourself”
By Blair Jackson. “Respect Yourself” was released as a single in the fall of 1971, reaching #2 on the R&B charts and #12 on the pop charts.
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Classic Tracks: Mountain's "Mississippi Queen"
Classic Tracks: Mountain's "Mississippi Queen"
By Gary Eskow. "On the day we decided to work on the song, Leslie blew off the chicks who were hanging around and we got down to business."
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Classic Tracks: Wendy Carlos' "March from A Clockwork Orange"
Classic Tracks: Wendy Carlos' "March from A Clockwork Orange"
By Blair Jackson. Director Stanley Kubrick turned to a unique fusion of classical music themes and contemporary renderings that fit the film perfectly.
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Mix Live Blog: I Take It Personally
Mix Live Blog: I Take It Personally
By Steve La Cerra. "At some point during the show, two-thirds of the right side of the P.A. system stopped working...."
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