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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.
The 10 Best Songs About New Beginnings
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The 10 Best Songs About New Beginnings

By Jennifer Makowsky / 14 January 2015
In honor of a new year, here is a list of songs that can help nudge even the idlest of souls off the couch in 2015.
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The Ethics of Control: ‘Paul Williams Still Alive’

By Thomas Britt / 14 February 2013
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‘Pop When The World Falls Apart’ Casts No Doubt on the Future of Music Criticism

By PopMatters Staff / 20 June 2012
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It’s Yesterday Once More in ‘Little Girl Blue’

By Zachary Houle / 1 September 2011
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The Carpenters, The Carpenters (1971)

By Rob Horning / 8 February 2006

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Depeche Mode’s ‘Songs of Faith and Devotion’ at 30
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Depeche Mode’s ‘Songs of Faith and Devotion’ at 30

By Leslie Richin / 23 March 2023
Fregonese’s ‘Marco Polo’ Traveled a Twisty Road to Production
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Fregonese’s ‘Marco Polo’ Traveled a Twisty Road to Production

By Michael Barrett / 23 March 2023
Suicide’s Music in Film: An Interview with Martin Rev
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Suicide’s Music in Film: An Interview with Martin Rev

By Jonathan Monovich / 22 March 2023
Liza Minnelli Hung Up Her Feather Boa and Sequins for ‘Gently’
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Liza Minnelli Hung Up Her Feather Boa and Sequins for ‘Gently’

By ​Peter Piatkowski / 22 March 2023
Jayne Mansfield Outsmarts the “Dumb Blonde” Role In Steinbeck Adaptation ‘The Wayward Bus’
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Jayne Mansfield Outsmarts the “Dumb Blonde” Role In Steinbeck Adaptation ‘The Wayward Bus’

By Matt McKinzie / 21 March 2023

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PopMatters Seeks Music Writers

By PopMatters Staff / 28 September 2022
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PopMatters Seeks Film Critics and Essayists

By Karen Zarker / 28 September 2022
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Depeche Mode’s ‘Songs of Faith and Devotion’ at 30
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Depeche Mode’s ‘Songs of Faith and Devotion’ at 30

By Leslie Richin / 23 March 2023
Fregonese’s ‘Marco Polo’ Traveled a Twisty Road to Production
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Fregonese’s ‘Marco Polo’ Traveled a Twisty Road to Production

By Michael Barrett / 23 March 2023
Suicide’s Music in Film: An Interview with Martin Rev
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Suicide’s Music in Film: An Interview with Martin Rev

By Jonathan Monovich / 22 March 2023
Liza Minnelli Hung Up Her Feather Boa and Sequins for ‘Gently’
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Liza Minnelli Hung Up Her Feather Boa and Sequins for ‘Gently’

By ​Peter Piatkowski / 22 March 2023
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