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Chasing the Jester’s Ghosts: “American Pie”
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Chasing the Jester’s Ghosts: “American Pie”

By
Christopher John Stephens
/ 16 June 2017
In light of the March 2017 announcement of "American Pie" being preserved in the Library of Congress, let's not forget other songs of the '70s that matter just as much.
Why the “Blurred Lines” Lawsuit Verdict Was a Mistake
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Why the “Blurred Lines” Lawsuit Verdict Was a Mistake

By
Casey Hardmeyer
/ 12 March 2015
No matter how much one dislikes "Blurred Lines", it's hard to see how the victory of the Gaye estate will be beneficial to artists in the future.
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Announcing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2014

By
AJ Ramirez
/ 17 December 2013
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Simone Felice: Simone Felice

By
Jez Collins
/ 20 May 2012
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Rocky Votolato: 5.April.2010 – Toronto

By
Dave MacIntyre
/ 8 April 2010
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Esther Ofarim: Esther Ofarim in London

By
Deanne Sole
/ 6 July 2009
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Yusuf Islam: Roadsinger (To Warm You Through the Night)

By
Ron Hart
/ 4 June 2009
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Cat Stevens: Gold

By
David Marchese
/ 29 November 2005

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