Annals of Music
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Music History, Music Business, Music in Politics,
Music in Film, Song Histories, Artist Profiles, etc.

Music Touring $$$ “Stones Gather Dollars” 1989-2008 Over 25 years ago, the Rolling Stones set the music-touring formula.		Determined Performer “Rocker Supreme” 1958-2008 The tough times, amazing comeback, and true grit of Tina Turner.
Music Celebrity “The Sinatra Riots” 1942-1944 Bobbysoxer hysteria gives one of the world’s greatest singers his early start.		Rock ’n Roll “Elvis on the Road” 1955-1956 Elvis Presley on his hard- working U.S. concert tour, w/dates, mid-1950s.
Annals of Music “Rhino Skin” Tom Petty:1999 You need rhino skin to navigate life’s “slings & arrows.”		Annals of Music “Crosby, Stills & Nash” 1969 & Beyond Group with unique sound & special harmonies becomes voice of the counterculture.
Annals of Music “Joni’s Music” 1962-2000s Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell’s amazing career.		Annals of Music “Summer Wind” 1966 Profile of, and MP3 file for, a Frank Sinatra classic.
Music & Biography “Elton John’s Decade” 1970s (w/Bernie) Elton John music, concerts, and media dominated the 1970s.		Annals of Music “100 Years to Live” 2003-2004 Five-For-Fighting song points up life’s fleeting timeline.
Annals of Music “1960s Girl Groups” 1958-1966 The innocent & upbeat sound that came between Elvis & The Beatles.		Music & Biography “Dion DiMucci” 1950s-2012 From 1950s Doo-Wop, to 1960s folk rock, Dion turned out the hits.
1950s R&B Rocker “Fats Domino” 1950s-2000s “Boogie-woogie” pianist helps invent rock `n roll; becomes nat’l sensation.		Rock `n Roll Rising “Rock Around The Clock” Bill Haley: 1951-1981 Bill Haley & Comets become major force in 1950s rock `n roll.
Music & Politics “White Rabbit” Grace Slick: 1960s Jefferson Airplane song propelled group; lyrics drew political fire.		Annals of Music “Life Is Beautiful” Vega 4: 2006 Emotionally powerful song; used on Grey’s Anatomy & other film/TV scores.
14-Year Chart Run “Dark Side’s 40 Years” 1973-2013 Pink Floyd album has record-breaking Billboard chart run.		Musical Demarcation “…No Satisfaction” 1965-1966 A Rolling Stones hit song becomes a generation’s dis-satisfaction anthem.
Music & Pop Culture “Beatles in America” 1963-1964 New rock ‘n roll group brings “pop explosion” in music, business, culture.		Annals of Music “Dear Prudence” 1967-1968 The history of a beautiful Beatles’ song and a productive retreat in India.
Music, Politics, Big Biz “Paradise” John Prine-1971 A country song about strip mining, coal power, & demise of Paradise, KY		Annals of Music “The End of the World” 1963 Skeeter Davis sings a sad song of unbearable loss.
Ladies of Rock “Joplin’s Shooting Star” 1966-1970 Janis Joplin’s last five years — her music, her life, and her legacy.		Annals of Music “The Santana Sound” Woodstock:1969 An unknown band playing Afro-Latin rock electrifies 400,000.
Annals of Music “The Story In Your Eyes” 1971 A Moody Blues song of hope, love & concern for the future.		1960s Music “Legend of A Mind” 1968 Moody Blues song about the “Pied Piper” of psychedelia.
Music & Biography “Taylor Swift, Rising” 2003-2009 A 19-yr-old singer/ songwriter storms the music charts …and more.		Message Music Sting: “Russians” 1985 A song about the Cold War’s nuclear threat finds a pop audience.
Music & Advertising “Microsoft & Too Close” 2012 A Microsoft TV ad uses an Alex Clare dubstep tune to get notice.		Hard Knocks Music “Sinatra: Cycles” 1968 The ‘Chairman’ brings his “wee-hours” seasoning to a “that’s life” song.
Annals of Music “What A Wonderful World” 1967-68 In 1967, at age 66, Louis Armstrong records a poignant song for the ages.		Music & Biography “Be My Baby” 1960s-2010 The Ronettes & Phil Spector produce a game- changing new sound.
Psychedelic Beatles “Tomorrow Never Knows” 1966 Psychedelic influences pervade Beatles song on Revolver album.		Music & Sculpture “Eleanor Rigby” 1966 Beatles music departs from pop; ventures into loneliness & old age.
Annals of Music “Early Beach Boys” 1962-1966 The five guys who created “Sunshine Pop” and a lot more.		Annals of Music “Early Beach Boys” Pt. 2: Six Songs Gorgeous harmonies & imaginative composition sampled here with history.
Music, Film, Celebrity “Bette Davis Eyes” 1981 A top song of the 1980s tells the story of a Hollywood legend.		Music & Advertising “Madonna’s Pepsi Ad” 1989 A Madonna TV ad stirs controversy by association.
Music & Television “Bandstand Performers” 1957 Dick Clark’s “American Bandstand” offered music artists national TV debuts.		Music & Television “Bandstand Performers” 1963 Some 200 guests appeared on “Bandstand” during its final year from Philadelphia.
Music Censorship “Rumble Riles Censors” 1958-1959 Link Wray’s guitar song prompts some radio managers to ban its airing.		Music Controversy “Elvis Riles Florida” 1955-1956 Elvis Presley’s music & dancing on stage brings judicial threat.
Beatles History “Paul-is-Dead Saga” 1969-2008 Rumor of Paul McCartney death circulates as the Beatles are breaking up.		1960s’ Beatlemania “Beatles’ D.C. Gig” Feb-March 1964 The Beatles’ first-ever, live U.S. concert was held in Washington, D.C.
Music & Advertising “Google & Gaga” 2011 Lady Gaga’s hit song, “The Edge of Glory,” is used in a Google TV ad.		Music & Advertising “The iPod Silhouettes” 2000-2011 Apple’s iPod ad campaign used music & imagery to sell its technology.
Radio & Rock ‘n Roll “Moondog Alan Freed” 1951-1956 He coined the term “Rock ‘n Roll” & gave exposure to R&B artists.		Music & Advertising “Keira & The Zombies” 2014 & The 1960s A Chanel perfume ad features Keira Knightley & a 1960s Zombies’ tune.

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