Morning Edition: Music

March 18, 2015 9:00 AM

Tedesco's rendition of 'New York, New York' a part of his legend

Vic Tedesco, a musician, politician, broadcaster and all-around larger than life figure, died on Monday at the age of 92.

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March 17, 2015 8:59 AM

Rendell revives old St. Patrick's Day song in new CD

St. Paul-based singer Norah Rendell used historic recordings of obscure Irish songs as the basis of her new CD.

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March 16, 2015 9:00 AM

Prince boosts a song he heard on Christian radio

Today's Morning Edition music is from "What If," a new song by Prince and Third Eye Girl that was released over the weekend.

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March 13, 2015 8:57 AM

Highlighting unlisted musicians who contributed to 'Blood on the Tracks'

The album hit No. 1 on the Billboard album chart 40 years ago Friday.

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March 12, 2015 8:57 AM

La Santa Cecilia's unique blend of music coming to the Ordway

The show is part of this month's "Rock the Ordway" series. The Los Angeles-based band won the 2014 Grammy Award for Best Latin Rock album.

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March 11, 2015 9:30 AM

50 years ago today: The Temptations top pop charts for first time

"My Girl" was the first song by the Temptations to feature David Ruffin as the lead vocalist.

by Cathy Wurzer

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March 10, 2015 8:57 AM

Mod Sun releases new album

The Bloomington, Minn., native is celebrating the album's release with a concert Tuesday night at First Avenue in Minneapolis.

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March 5, 2015 9:00 AM

Eagles first number 1 hit a surprise success

"Best of My Love" by the Eagles was atop on the pop charts 40 years ago today.

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March 4, 2015 9:05 AM

Jerry Lewis' son hit it big, then times changed

"This Diamond Ring" by Gary Lewis and the Playboys was No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart 50 years ago Wednesday.

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March 3, 2015 9:34 AM

Small town in Iowa to see big musical acts this summer

Waverly was one of four small towns picked for a stop on the Gentlemen of the Road tour.

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