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Morning Edition: Music

Influential DJ knew Young Rascals song would be a hit

The song was inspired by the realization that musicians typically have to work on Fridays and Saturdays, so Sunday afternoons are usually the best time to get together with a sweetheart.
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Sex Pistols caused a stir in Britain 40 years ago

Today's Morning Edition music is from "God Save the Queen" by the Sex Pistols which was released 40 years ago this week.
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Soundset mystery: Will Lauryn Hill show up?

Today's Morning Edition music is from the Fugees featuring lead singer Lauryn Hill with their version of "Killing Me Softly."
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Justin Townes Earle's modern roots music

Justin Townes Earle's modern roots music

A new album by Justin Townes Earle called "Kids in the Street" comes out later this week. On the track called "Champagne Corolla" he admires a woman who is driving by because of the fuel efficiency of her car.
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Elvis co-wrote his hit 'All Shook Up'

Elvis co-wrote his hit 'All Shook Up'

The song was No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart 60 years ago.
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Elvis Costello's 'Alison' inspired by a real woman

Elvis Costello's 'Alison' inspired by a real woman

In a 2015 autobiography, he explained that he wrote the song "after seeing a beautiful checkout girl at the local supermarket.
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Chastity Brown out with new album

Chastity Brown out with new album

"Silhouette of Sirens" is out Friday. A release party will be held at the Fitzgerald Theater on June 2.
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