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Morning Edition: Music

When Elvis made his triumphant comeback

When Elvis made his triumphant comeback

50 years ago today, Elvis Presley began recording what would become known as his triumphant comeback, a special that aired in December of 1968 on NBC-TV.
by Cathy Wurzer

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The Posies celebrate 30 years

The Posies' first album was a home-recorded self-released cassette that launched their career in 1988.
by MPR News Staff

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Todrick Hall performs tonight at the Saloon

Todrick Hall performs tonight at the Saloon in downtown Minneapolis to kick off Pride weekend.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Ordway hosts free Hamilton singalong in St. Paul

Fans of the smash hit musical Hamilton will be gathering in the atrium of the Ordway Theater in Saint Paul tonight for "HAMILTUNES: AN AMERICAN SING-ALONG!" The event is free, but you need to register ahead of time.
by Cathy Wurzer

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The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson staying busy at 76

Brian Wilson, the man behind the sound of the Beach Boys, turns 76 on Wednesday. He's staying busy, kicking off a solo tour in July — and he'll be at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis on November 28. For Beach Boys fans, there's also a new album that blends the band's original recordings with new arrangements by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Keith Richards was born in crossfire hurricane

According to a biography of Keith Richards, the first line of the song, "I was born in a crossfire hurricane," is a reference to the fact that Richards was born near London during World War II in the midst of a German air raid.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Paul McCartney turns 76

Late Late Show host James Corden says "Drive My Car" by the Beatles was the first song he sang with Paul McCartney when they drove together in Liverpool recently while taping a new carpool karaoke segment.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Celebrated Somali singer coming to Minnesota

Aar Maanta, who leads one of the few active touring bands in the world that plays Somali music, is coming to Minnesota for a month-long residency sponsored by the Cedar Cultural Center.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Joseph Arthur and Peter Buck make an album together

Guitarist Peter Buck, best known for his work with the band REM, and singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur have teamed up for a musical collaboration they are calling Arthur Buck.
by Cathy Wurzer

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The Elvis musical 'Speedway' turns 50

It's been 50 years since the release of "Speedway" — Elvis Presley's 27th film and his last conventional musical.
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