Morning Edition: Music

January 30, 2015 8:55 AM

Beethoven takes over Fargo-Moorhead

Beethoven Fest begins with a performance Saturday night at the North Dakota State University Festival Concert Hall featuring the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra.

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January 29, 2015 9:03 AM

Wrestler 'The Crusher' inspires hit song

"The Crusher" was a well-known heel for many years in the Minneapolis-based American Wrestling Association. He passed away in 2005.

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January 28, 2015 8:58 AM

When Madonna was like a virgin

Billy Steinberg, who wrote the song, said it was not written for Madonna or another woman. Steinberg told the Los Angeles Times that it was based on his own experience.

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January 27, 2015 9:42 AM

Sam Smith adds Tom Petty as co-writer of 'Stay With Me'

Petty's team initiated legal action claiming that Smith stole the melody in the chorus "I Won't Back Down."

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January 26, 2015 8:22 AM

Manilow hit 'Mandy' came from song called 'Brandy'

Barry Manilow's version of "Mandy" was No. 1 on the U.S. pop charts 40 years ago this week.

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January 23, 2015 10:30 AM

The Current celebrates 10 years on air

The lineup for the station's birthday concert is fittingly eclectic.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 21, 2015 10:00 AM

Chordettes rode a talent contest to national fame

"Mr. Sandman" by the Chordettes was No. 1 on the Billboard charts 60 years ago today.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 16, 2015 8:57 AM

Fleetwood Mac a tough ticket to get

Forbes reports that Fleetwood Mac is the most expensive concert ticket on the secondary market right now. The average price is more than $300.

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January 15, 2015 9:06 AM

Elvis' manager-to-be saw him live 60 years ago

Colonel Tom Parker played a huge role in shaping the direction of the singer's career.

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January 14, 2015 8:37 AM

Elton John took a Beatles song to No. 1

John was the second artist to have a No. 1 hit covering a song by the Beatles.

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