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When Billy Idol met Steve Cropper: ‘A long-haired chap came up to me’

Seems Billy Idol covered a Stax song, without knowing it was a Stax song.

The Beatles' "She Said She Said" vs. Chubby Checker's "She Said": Odd Couples

The Beatles’ “She Said She Said” vs. Chubby Checker’s “She Said”: Odd Couples

The latest edition of Odd Couples finds two ’60s icons squaring off. Call this one: That’s What She Said.

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Sergio Mendes – Magic (2014)

‘Magic’ finds Sergio Mendes crossing boundaries once again with an album that will appeal to multiple generations.

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John Kelly, actor, musician + activist: Something Else! Interview

A Something Else! interview with John Kelly, the busy actor, musician and UK activist for the disabled.

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Beat Funktion – Mandy’s Secret (2014)

‘Mandy’s Secret’ is a fine entry point into this fundamentally solid, funky jazz ensemble from Sweden, Beat Funktion.

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The Foundations – Baby Now That I’ve Found You (1967): On Second Thought

The Foundations’ ‘Baby Now That I’ve Found You’ didn’t just aspire to Motown’ classic sound. They captured it.

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Devon Allman, “Can’t Lose ‘Em All” (2014): Something Else! exclusive stream

Devon Allman puts an Allman Brothers groove on this Lee Roy Parnell tune, while remaining very much his own man.

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Split/Red – Serious Heft (2014)

Split Red’s ‘Serious Heft’ is like Funkadelic or Black Flag with the hint of Latino spice.

Danny Seraphine, Bill Champlin Open Up on the Complicated Legacy of 'Chicago 18'

Danny Seraphine, Bill Champlin Open Up on the Complicated Legacy of ‘Chicago 18’

Danny Seraphine and Bill Champlin discuss David Foster’s platinum-selling era with Chicago, and how it ended.

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Johnny Marr, “Easy Money” from Playland (2014): One Track Mind

“Easy Money,” from Johnny Marr’s forthcoming solo album ‘Playland,’ is ridiculously listenable.