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Morning Edition: Music

Little Richard influenced the hit 'Please Please Please'

Little Richard influenced James Brown and the Famous Flame's hit "Please Please Please."

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Hear Williams' new album online now; see her live at the Dakota in April

Hear Williams' new album online now; see her live at the Dakota in April

Lucinda Williams' new album can be heard on NPR now, and she'll be appearing at the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis in April.

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The Current hits Duluth airwaves

The Current starts broadcasting in Duluth today.

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Morris Day and the Time to play Prince's Paisley Park

Morris Day and the Time to play Prince's Paisley Park

Morris Day and the Time will play tonight at Prince's Paisley Park.

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Elvis Presley hit national TV 60 years ago

Elvis Presley hit national TV 60 years ago

Elvis Presley's debut on national television happened 60 years ago on CBS.

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Robeson performed in Mpls. 70 years ago amid controversy

Robeson performed in Mpls. 70 years ago amid controversy

Paul Robeson performed in Minnesota amid controversy about a federal anti-lynching bill that he wanted passed.

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Low's version of 'Let's Stay Together' a hit at The Current's birthday party

Low's cover of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" was a hit at The Current's recent 11th birthday celebrations at First Avenue in Minneapolis.

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Black Sabbath to play last Twin Cities show

Black Sabbath to play last Twin Cities show

Black Sabbath to have their last concert in the Twin Cities today.

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