Morning Edition: Music

May 30, 2017 8:56 AM

Influential DJ knew Young Rascals song would be a hit

The song was inspired by the realization that musicians typically have to work on Fridays and Saturdays, so Sunday afternoons are usually the best time to get together with a sweetheart.

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May 26, 2017 8:54 AM

Sex Pistols caused a stir in Britain 40 years ago

Today's Morning Edition music is from "God Save the Queen" by the Sex Pistols which was released 40 years ago this week.

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May 25, 2017 8:57 AM

Soundset mystery: Will Lauryn Hill show up?

Today's Morning Edition music is from the Fugees featuring lead singer Lauryn Hill with their version of "Killing Me Softly."

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May 23, 2017 8:58 AM

Justin Townes Earle's modern roots music

A new album by Justin Townes Earle called "Kids in the Street" comes out later this week. On the track called "Champagne Corolla" he admires a woman who is driving by because of the fuel efficiency of her car.

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May 22, 2017 9:01 AM

Elvis co-wrote his hit 'All Shook Up'

The song was No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart 60 years ago.

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May 19, 2017 8:58 AM

Elvis Costello's 'Alison' inspired by a real woman

In a 2015 autobiography, he explained that he wrote the song "after seeing a beautiful checkout girl at the local supermarket.

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May 18, 2017 8:55 AM

Chastity Brown out with new album

"Silhouette of Sirens" is out Friday. A release party will be held at the Fitzgerald Theater on June 2.

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May 17, 2017 8:56 AM

The Supremes hit No. 1 with 'The Happening' before changing their name

The group became Diana Ross and the Supremes. The song was also the last single released while founding member Florence Ballard was part of the group.

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