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Music

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

'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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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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Phil Spector's 'wall of sound' masterpiece

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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Meet Duluth's Gaelynn Lea, the 2016 Tiny Desk Contest winner

Meet Duluth's Gaelynn Lea, the 2016 Tiny Desk Contest winner

"Any kind of performance is really valuable, because every person is valuable," the Minnesota musician says. Her haunting melodies and unique playing style made her stand out to the judges.

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Carrie Rodriguez releases first bilingual album

"Lola" is a modern take on traditional Mexican ranchera music.
by Cathy Wurzer

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60 years ago, Little Richard records 'Long Tall Sally'

60 years ago, Little Richard records 'Long Tall Sally'

The song was a follow up to his breakthrough hit "Tutti Frutti."

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