Morning Edition: Music

July 18, 2017 8:57 AM

Cassidy and Jones only mother and son to hit number one

Today's Morning Edition music is from "Da Doo Ron Ron" by Shaun Cassidy which was number one on the Billboard pop chart 40 years ago today.

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July 17, 2017 8:56 AM

The Beatles released "Baby You're a Rich Man" in the U.S. 50 years ago

Today's Morning Edition music is from "Baby You're a Rich Man" by the Beatles which was released in the U.S. 50 years ago today.

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July 14, 2017 7:55 AM

Queen, with Lambert in for Mercury, playing the X

Original guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor are joined by lead singer Adam Lambert, who was the runner-up on season 8 of "American Idol."

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July 13, 2017 9:00 AM

Ramones release deluxe edition of 'Leave Home' 40 years after the original

It features new remixed versions of the songs, previously unreleased rough mixes and a live show recorded at CBGB's in 1977.

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July 11, 2017 8:18 AM

Diana Ross and a Motown musical both playing Tuesday night in Minneapolis

Ross is performing at Northrop; meanwhile, "Motown: The Musical" opens at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis.

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July 10, 2017 8:57 AM

Natalie Merchant's new album features old songs, updated

Merchant says she and the songs have evolved since she first recorded them after leaving the band 10,000 Maniacs.

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July 7, 2017 8:59 AM

Adele, Dolly Parton take on Brandi Carlile's 'The Story'

Carlile is performing Friday night at the Basilica Block Party in downtown Minneapolis.

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July 6, 2017 8:55 AM

60 years ago, John Lennon met Paul McCartney. The rest is history

Thursday marks the anniversary of when a 16-year-old John Lennon and a 15-year-old Paul McCartney met for the first time.

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July 5, 2017 8:54 AM

Dustbowl Revival to play 'hot, spontaneous, engaging' show at Dakota

They'll be playing Wednesday night at the jazz club in Minneapolis.

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July 3, 2017 9:09 AM

'Rocky' theme song 'Gonna Fly Now' was No. 1 40 years ago

Originally, the movie was going to feature a song written by Sylvester Stallone's brother Frank, but composer Bill Conti was hired to write something that fit the film better. He brought in lyricist Carol Connors.

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