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Morning Edition: Music

Beethoven takes over Fargo-Moorhead

Beethoven takes over Fargo-Moorhead

Beethoven Fest begins with a performance Saturday night at the North Dakota State University Festival Concert Hall featuring the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra.

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Wrestler 'The Crusher' inspires hit song

"The Crusher" was a well-known heel for many years in the Minneapolis-based American Wrestling Association. He passed away in 2005.

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When Madonna was like a virgin

When Madonna was like a virgin

Billy Steinberg, who wrote the song, said it was not written for Madonna or another woman. Steinberg told the Los Angeles Times that it was based on his own experience.

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Sam Smith adds Tom Petty as co-writer of 'Stay With Me'

Petty's team initiated legal action claiming that Smith stole the melody in the chorus "I Won't Back Down."

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Manilow hit 'Mandy' came from song called 'Brandy'

Manilow hit 'Mandy' came from song called 'Brandy'

Barry Manilow's version of "Mandy" was No. 1 on the U.S. pop charts 40 years ago this week.

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The Current celebrates 10 years on air

The lineup for the station's birthday concert is fittingly eclectic.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Chordettes rode a talent contest to national fame

"Mr. Sandman" by the Chordettes was No. 1 on the Billboard charts 60 years ago today.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Fleetwood Mac a tough ticket to get

Fleetwood Mac a tough ticket to get

Forbes reports that Fleetwood Mac is the most expensive concert ticket on the secondary market right now. The average price is more than $300.

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Elvis' manager-to-be saw him live 60 years ago

Colonel Tom Parker played a huge role in shaping the direction of the singer's career.

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Elton John took a Beatles song to No. 1

John was the second artist to have a No. 1 hit covering a song by the Beatles.

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