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Stevie Nicks untangles the history of Fleetwood Mac's 'Silver Springs': 'An incredible seven minutes'

Stevie Nicks untangles the history of Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Silver Springs’: ‘An incredible seven minutes’

“Silver Springs” is best known as a highlight from Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The Dance,’ released on August 19, 1997. But it has a complicated backstory.

Hall and Oates' breakthrough Voices was propelled by a huge hit that almost wasn't

Hall and Oates’ breakthrough Voices was propelled by a huge hit that almost wasn’t

A key Hall and Oates song, and one of the duo’s six No. 1 hits, very nearly didn’t get released. It likely would have changed their fortunes forever.

For Crowded House's 1991 Masterpiece 'Woodface,' It Was Death by Chocolate

For Crowded House’s 1991 Masterpiece ‘Woodface,’ It Was Death by Chocolate

Crowded House made one of the best albums of the 1990s. Unfortunately, ‘Woodface’ started all wrong.

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Micky Dolenz is writing again, but not in the typical Monkees style

The good news is, Micky Dolenz is writing new songs again, having last issued an album in 2012. The more interesting news is what they sound like.

Crowded House's dark and tender Intriguer never stopped searching for the light

Crowded House’s dark and tender Intriguer never stopped searching for the light

Released this summer five years ago, Crowded House’s ‘Intriguer’ ended with the words “sweet dreams, make waves, find bliss.” They’d done just that.

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Terry Edwards, jazz and rock multi-instrumentalist: Something Else! Interview

In addition to his own terrific bands, Terry Edwards has worked with PJ Harvey, Nick Cave, Tom Waits, the Blockheads and Robyn Hitchcock.

How Seals and Crofts' Heartfelt Stand on 'Unborn Child' Cost Them Everything

How Seals and Crofts’ Heartfelt Stand on ‘Unborn Child’ Cost Them Everything

One of the 1970s’ most controversial Supreme Court cases sparked an emotional new song from Seals and Crofts. It derailed their career.

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China Crisis – Autumn in the Neighbourhood (2015)

China Crisis could have celebrated the 30th anniversary of 1985’s ‘Flaunt the Imperfection’ with a reissue. Instead, they did something new and exciting.

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Overly Polite Tornadoes – When You Wake Up (2015)

‘When You Wake Up’ is an enthralling expedition into contemporary shoegaze pop from Kalamazoo, Michigan’s Overly Polite Tornadoes.

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Tommy Roe – Greatest Hits (1993): On Second Thought

Tommy Roe created pure and natural pop rock songs that were fun to sing along with, dance to, or simply make people feel good.