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Morning Edition: Music

Lennon's unusual stamp on 'Good Morning Good Morning'

Lennon's unusual stamp on 'Good Morning Good Morning'

John Lennon says a jingle from a Kellogg's ad inspired a song that he wrote for the Beatles.
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Elvis Costello customized 'Less Than Zero' lyrics for American listeners

Elvis Costello customized 'Less Than Zero' lyrics for American listeners

The song is about Oswald Mosely, but when performing in America, Costello would change the lyrics so that it would be about Lee Harvey Oswald. He assumed Americans had never heard of Oswald Mosely.
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Dylan reveals his favorite song that includes his name in the lyrics

Dylan reveals his favorite song that includes his name in the lyrics

An interesting interview with the singer was posted this week on his website. He talks about his current fascination with old songs and the differences between northern and southern Minnesota.
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Chuck Berry's final album to be released in June

Chuck Berry's final album to be released in June

Berry, who passed away on Saturday, had been working on the album for several years.
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Music lovers have plenty of live concert options tonight

Music lovers have plenty of live concert options tonight

Miranda Lambert, Huey Lewis, Blue Oyster Cult and P.O.S. all have shows around the Twin Cities Friday night.
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Diana Ross used spoken word in hits like 'Love Is Here and Now You're Gone'

Diana Ross used spoken word in hits like 'Love Is Here and Now You're Gone'

"Love is Here and Now You're Gone" was No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart 50 years ago. It was the ninth chart-topper for the Supremes.

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Sly Stone turns 74

Filmmaker Michael Rubenstone says seeing Stone's performance in the documentary about Woodstock was the start of his fascination with the reclusive music icon.
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Frampton's talkbox featured in Bon Jovi's number one hit

Today's Morning Edition music is from "Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi which was number one on the Billboard pop chart 30 years ago today.
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