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7 months 2 weeks ago
This harrowing tale of a teen lost and alone on America's mean streets scared countless kids straight in 1969.
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7 months 2 weeks ago
It's the strange but incredibly true story of Kennedy Gordy, son of Motown founder and music legend, Berry Gordy.
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7 months 1 week ago
In the wake of 9/11, Ray Charles nourished the American spirit with a glorious gospel rendition of "America The Beautiful." Do you remember watching the Genius on TV?
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7 months 1 week ago
This funky classic topped the charts on January 29, 1977. Turn it up!
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7 months 2 weeks ago
Some of soul's biggest stars joined under the same roof at A&M Studios in Los Angeles on this night in '85 on a mission to better the world. "We Are The World" would become the best-selling single of the decade. Who bought the song in support?
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7 months 3 weeks ago
"Brother Ray" Charles, the genius who gave the world "Hit the Road Jack" and "I Can't Stop Loving You" was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 34 years ago.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
SoulMusic.com has the exclusive details on Roberta Flack's deluxe reissue of her 1969 debut 'First Take.' The 2 CD/1 LP set includes the original album remastered, liner notes by Soul Music archivist David Nathan, plus 16 bonus tracks, 12 of which have never been heard before.