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Having gained recognition for his songwriting skills in the late sixties, most notably writing the song I’m A Believer that launched the career of The Monkees, Neil Diamond had to wait until 1970 and the release of Cracklin’ Rosie for his own US number one single.
The song taken from the album Tap Root Manuscript also [...]

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Pixies formed in Boston in 1986 and enjoyed moderate success, soon becoming the darlings of the college rock scene and earning cult status world wide for their style of music and are credited along with Dinosaur Jr as the forerunners of the Grunge alternative rock explosion at the start of the nineties.
When the Pixies broke [...]

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One of the last great tracks from U2 from the excellent album Achtung Baby. That was way back in 1991, although this version is from 2005.
U2 – One

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In 1978 Joy Division made their television debut on the Granada Television early evening light entertainment programme, So It Goes, hosted by Factory Records record label boss, Tony Wilson.
Here’s a great live performance of Joy Division with Steven Morris (drums), Bernard Sumner (guitar), Peter Hook (bas) and the late Ian Curtis (vocals) performing Shadowplay.

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The Beach is from the excellent album Fate by Dr. Dog, released this year. Fate is a brilliant album, evoking memories of the American bands such as The Band and Allman Brothers and adding a twist of vaudeville and the feel of a travelling band.
Dr. Dog – The Beach

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