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When you think of the first Rock N Roll stars, you think of the names of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Bill Haley and Chuck Berry. Yet none of these rock giants could claim that they recorded the first Rock N Roll hit. That honor actually goes to Ike Turner. “Rocket 88” was first recorded in…
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On February 10, 1993, the University of Limerick Concert Hall hosted an unforgettable night of music history. Four of country music’s greatest legends—Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson—took the stage together as The Highwaymen. This concert was a special event for Irish audiences, allowing them to witness the magic of these iconic artists in…
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I have to apologize upfront because after reading this blog you will never listen to the songs again in the same way. It is not one of my usual blogs, but I was listening to the radio this morning and 2 songs were played in succession which basically had very disturbing lyrics. Most people who…
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Les Morts Dansant is a 1984 song by Magnum. from their classic album “On a Storytellers night” The song was initially called “Cannon”, this Tony Clarkin composition is about one of the horrors of war. In World War I, a surprising – some would say disgraceful – number of British soldiers were executed by firing…
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They say that music soothes the savage beast, But it can also bring joy and transport you back to a better time in your life. Benny Behr must have known this because he tried to keep up the spirits by playing music. Benny was Jewish and married to a non-Jewish woman, Wien Bouwina Sijtina Havinga.…
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Just a few musical history facts for February 26 1955 — February 26 On this date, 45 rpm records outsold 78 rpm discs in the United States for the first time, marking a major shift in recorded music consumption. The “45” speed originated from the difference between Columbia’s 33⅓ rpm long-playing format and the older…
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On , June 27, 1994, Geffen Records and Aerosmith made history when “Head First” became the first major-label song made available for exclusive digital download. An unused cut from the Get a Grip session, it was part of a week-long promotion by CompuServe during which fans could download Aerosmith music from the net. Download speeds…
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The saying goes, “Music can soothe the savage beast,” but what if it is the savage beast that is using the music as a cynical form of evil and torture? In July 1942, Hans Bonarewitz attempted to escape from the Mauthausen concentration camp by trying to hide himself inside a box and was captured on…
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