Morning Edition: Music

March 18, 2016 8:56 AM

Sadler's 'Ballad of the Green Berets' was No. 1 50 years ago

Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler wrote the song in honor of another Green Beret, James Gabriel Jr., the first native Hawaiian to die while fighting in the Vietnam War.

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March 17, 2016 8:56 AM

Punk memorabilia worth millions to be burned

The son of the Sex Pistols' manager says he plans to burn $7 million worth of punk memorabilia because of Queen Elizabeth.

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March 16, 2016 8:58 AM

McCartney and Metallica announce Minneapolis concerts

Metallica and Paul McCartney will play concerts in Minneapolis later this year.

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March 15, 2016 8:56 AM

'My Fair Lady' began its record run 60 years ago

On opening night, Rex Harrison was so unnerved by the prospect of singing with a live orchestra that he refused to come out of his dressing room and the performance was nearly called off.

by Phil Picardi

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March 14, 2016 10:09 AM

Mr. Mister's hit 'Kyrie' has a spiritual message

The refrain "kyrie elesion" is Greek for "lord have mercy" and is used frequently in early Christian liturgies.

by Cathy Wurzer

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March 11, 2016 9:58 AM

Cloud Cult busy with concerts, feature film

The band is out with new music and a feature film.

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March 10, 2016 8:19 AM

The Miracles hit No. 1 without Smokey Robinson 40 years ago

When Smokey Robinson left the Miracles in 1972, the group reinvented itself with Bill Griffin as the lead singer.

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March 9, 2016 8:59 AM

Dylan didn't want to crack up while recording 'Mostly You Go Your Way'

Bob Dylan made arrangements to avoid cracking up during the recording of "Mostly You Go Your Way."

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March 8, 2016 9:07 AM

P.O.S. raps about health issues in new song

P.O.S. is out with a new song that's nine minutes long and includes passages about his health issues.

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March 7, 2016 9:39 AM

Phil Spector's 'wall of sound' masterpiece

He assembled a 21-piece orchestra and a 21-voice choir, and also paid Ike Turner $20,000 to stay away from the studio so he wouldn't interfere with his wife's performance.

by Cathy Wurzer

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