Morning Edition: Music

November 25, 2014 9:06 AM

30 years ago, Wham! tops the pop charts with 'Wake Me Up'

Today's Morning Edition music was the first No. 1 hit for the English musical duo formed by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley.

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November 24, 2014 7:57 AM

Several names later, The Who hit it big

The Who was previously known as the Detours and the High Numbers. Pete Townsend thought the band should be called The Hair.

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November 21, 2014 9:10 AM

Documentary on Dylan's Basement Tapes songs airing tonight on Showtime

Showtime will broadcast a documentary tonight about the making of the album, which began when producer T-Bone Burnett was given a collection of lyrics written by Bob Dylan in 1967.

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November 20, 2014 6:59 AM

Lennon's only solo No. 1 song during his lifetime included Elton John

Elton John played the piano and provided background vocals for "Whatever Gets You Through the Night."

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November 19, 2014 9:15 AM

Vixen takes its place in Minnesota history

Today's Morning Edition music features "Edge Of A Broken Heart" by the all-female rock band which got its start in St. Paul in 1973.

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November 18, 2014 9:08 AM

Listen to Usher's new song without the cereal box

Today's Morning Edition music features "Clueless" -- the latest single from one of America's best-selling artists.

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November 17, 2014 9:15 AM

Bob Dylan and other artists pay homage to Paul McCartney

"The Art of McCartney" is a compilation of 34 tracks by all-star musicians covering songs written by Sir Paul. The album comes out today.

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November 14, 2014 9:10 AM

50 years ago, 'Run, Run, Run' springs into the Hot 100

Today's Morning Edition music features The Gestures' 1964 release, which became a major hit in the Midwest and made folks in Mankato, Minnesota, proud.

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November 13, 2014 9:03 AM

Garth Brooks: Minneapolis trumps Chicago in ticket sales

Today's Morning Edition music features the country music superstar's "Fish" -- a track described as hokey by one reviewer.

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November 12, 2014 9:31 AM

50 years ago, Shirley Ellis records 'The Name Game'

The song's lyrics were derived from a game that Ellis played as a child. She collaborated with songwriter Lincoln Chase in creating the tune.

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