During his third year at UCLA, Texas born Michael Martin Murphey literally wrote ‘Wildfire’ in his sleep. At the time,…
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La Grange: ZZ Top’s First Top 10 Hit
La Grange is a tiny town in Texas, not far from Austin. It’s the county seat of Fayette County, named…
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Spirit in the Sky: Norman Greenbaum’s Masterpiece
Where did you first hear Spirit in the Sky, Norman Greenbaum’s masterpiece? Released in late 1969, it so perfectly fit…
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Just Like Me: Paul Revere and The Raiders
Other artists have recorded songs with this title, but ‘Just Like Me’, by Paul Revere & The Raiders is still…
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American Woman: A Love/Hate Relationship
Back in the day, in 1970, The Guess Who released their third album, American Woman. The song of the same title…
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Rock Around The Clock: The Awakening
Remember when you first heard ‘Rock Around the Clock’ by Bill Haley & His Comets? Honestly, I don’t recall being…
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