Morning Edition: Music

January 11, 2018 8:23 AM

The first single from a blockbuster soundtrack

"How Deep is Your Love" by the Bee Gees was No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart 40 years ago.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 10, 2018 8:58 AM

A cautionary tale about funeral planning

A song on Christine Lavin's latest album is about what happens when you don't let loved ones know what kind of funeral you want.

by MPR News Staff

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January 8, 2018 8:45 AM

Justin Timberlake releases single ahead of Super Bowl

Justin Timberlake has released a single called "Filthy" from his forthcoming album "Man of the Woods."

by MPR News Staff

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January 5, 2018 8:57 AM

Is 'The Star-Spangled Banner' racist?

In his inaugural address this week, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter suggested that one of the unfamiliar verses reveals that our national anthem is racist.

by MPR News Staff

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January 4, 2018 9:49 AM

When the Monkees became artists

"Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Jones" by the Monkees was No. 1 on the Billboard album chart 50 years ago.

by MPR News Staff

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January 2, 2018 10:27 AM

Singing about 'Minneap'lis, Minnesota'

In honor of Jacob Frey being sworn in as the new mayor of Minneapolis today, listen to an obscure song called "Minneap'lis, Minnesota" by Rufus Lumley.

by Phil Picardi

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December 28, 2017 8:27 AM

The Monkees' last No. 1 hit

"Daydream Believer" by the Monkees was No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart 50 years ago. It was the group's third and final chart topper.

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December 27, 2017 8:46 AM

Mortimer's introduces live music

Mortimer's, which has a bit of a reputation as a dive bar, is looking to reinvent itself.

by Phil Picardi

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December 26, 2017 10:40 AM

Magical Mystery Tour film was a rare Beatles dud

"The Magical Mystery Tour" debuted on BBC television 50 years ago Tuesday.

by Cathy Wurzer

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December 22, 2017 10:52 AM

Get in the holiday spirit at Katie McMahon's 'Celtic Christmas' show

On Friday night, Katie McMahon performs her traditional Celtic Christmas concert with Irish dancers at the O'Shaughnessy Auditorium on the St. Kate's campus. That's just one of many holiday-themed events this weekend.

by MPR News Staff

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