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Morning Edition: Music

Richards didn't think much of 'Satisfaction' follow-up

Richards didn't think much of 'Satisfaction' follow-up

In 1971, Richards said, "I never dug it as a record. The chorus was a nice idea, but we rushed it as the follow-up. I thought it was one of Andrew Loog Oldham's worst productions."

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Superstar, refugee, legend: Singer Maryan Mursal's voice endures

Before Somalia descended into chaos, it was easy to hear Maryan Mursal, whose melodious voice could pierce your soul. Chased from her homeland, she continues to perform, including Saturday in Minneapolis.
by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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'Let the Good Times Roll' often inspired fights

'Let the Good Times Roll' often inspired fights

The fights would break out between competing gangs of kids who dressed alike and called themselves the Baldies or the Animals.

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Larry Campbell, Teresa Williams out with own music

Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams are out with a new album on Red House Records. They will also be the opening act for Jackson Browne when he performs tonight in Minneapolis.
by Jim Bickal

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Welcoming back Mary Lucia with David Bowie

Welcoming back Mary Lucia with David Bowie

Lucia, who has been on leave since April, returns to the airwaves on our sister station The Current Monday afternoon.

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Sex Pistols and Bazooka Joe brawled

Sex Pistols and Bazooka Joe brawled

The Sex Pistols didn't have their own amps or drum kit during their first live performance so they borrowed them from Bazooka Joe. The power was soon cut because the Sex Pistols were wrecking the equipment.

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