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Morning Edition: Music

MPR started 50 years ago with the Cleveland Orchestra

It was the first thing listeners heard, founder Bill Kling said. It wasn't the original plan, but there were technical difficulties getting the first station, KSJR, on the air.

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Local Show favorites to play First Ave.

The group is made up of three brothers, the Campbells, and they say they're rooted in an authentic "Minnesota sound."

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'The Twist' did something 55 years ago that's never been done before -- or since

'The Twist' did something 55 years ago that's never been done before -- or since

Today's Morning Edition music is from Chubby Checker with "The Twist." The song hit No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart on January 13, 1962, 55 years ago today. That was actually its second time hitting that no. 1 spot. The first time was two years earlier in 1960. It's the only record in American history to top the charts on two separate occasions.

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Ol' Yeller playing Turf Club

Ol' Yeller is the project of Rich Mattson. He's an Iron Range native and has played in a handful of bands over the years. About 10 years ago, he opened his own recording studio in an old church in Sparta.

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Chastity Brown playing at Ice House all month

Chastity Brown playing at Ice House all month

She's calling her residency "Wild Heart Wednesdays." Each week, she's inviting a different local artist to play with her.

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