Morning Edition: Music

January 7, 2016 9:01 AM

Bay City Rollers hit inspired follow-up songs

Bay City Rollers hit No. 1 40 years ago, and it inspired a song that was intended to be bad, but ending up being a hit in Japan.

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January 6, 2016 8:56 AM

Donegan's 'Rock Island Line' influenced three Beatles

Lonnie Donegan's "The Rock Island Line" influenced three members of the Beatles decades ago.

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January 5, 2016 8:59 AM

Surprise hit 'Sound of Silence' reunited Simon and Garfunkel

The song was originally recorded for the duo's debut album, "Wednesday Morning, 3 a.m.," but the record didn't sell well -- so Simon and Garfunkel split up.

by MPR News Staff

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January 4, 2016 8:56 AM

Tribute to James Brown at the Dakota Jazz Club

The Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis will host a James Brown tribute.

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December 31, 2015 8:55 AM

Ring in the new year with Frankie Lee

The Current recommends a concert by Frankie Lee for New Year's Eve.

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December 30, 2015 8:54 AM

Staple Singers topped charts 40 years ago

"Let's Do It Again" was the second and last song by the Staple Singers to top the pop chart.

by Cathy Wurzer

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December 29, 2015 8:10 AM

The first country record made in Nashville

Sheb Wooley's "Oklahoma Honky Tonk Girl" did not draw much attention at the time.

by Cathy Wurzer

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December 28, 2015 8:58 AM

Radiohead releases rejected 'Spectre' theme

Instead, producers chose a song recorded by Sam Smith.

by Cathy Wurzer

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December 24, 2015 8:56 AM

King's College Choir a Christmas tradition on BBC

Music from the King's College Choir has been a Christmas tradition on the BBC since 1928.

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December 23, 2015 8:59 AM

'Christmas at the Airport' tells story of stranded travelers

Wednesday will be one of the busiest travel days of the year at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

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