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How Music Changed

How Music Changed

250 different artists and topics that changed music history forever. Most of them analyzed in great detail, with historical information, opinions, and various bits of trivia.

My Name is John Johanna

American Anthology of Folk Music: Ballads - Part B

Episode 2

We explained the incredible relevance of the music in this series in Episode 1, Part "A", but that was only the beginning of what is in store.

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    Auld Land Syne – Guy Lombardo

    Early Big Bands: Songs That Linger

    Episode 5

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      Cab Calloway & His Orchestra

      Early Big Band Era: A Rambling Look

      Episode 4

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        Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra

        Early Big Bands: Pre-Big Band Artists

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          McKinney’s Cotton Pickers

          Early Big Bands: Early Influences

          Episode 2

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            Some of These Days – Ted Lewis & His Band

            Early Big Bands: From Hot Jazz to Big Band

            Episode 1

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              Leader of the Pack – The Shangri-Las

              The Girls Groups: Not Fading Away

              Episode 9

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                Heat Wave – Martha & the Vandellas

                The Girl Groups: The Writing Was On The Wall

                Episode 8

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                  He’s So Fine – The Chiffons

                  The Girls Groups: 1963, The Peak Year

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                    Johnny Angel – Shelly Fabares

                    The Girls Groups: Solo Pioneers

                    Episode 6

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                      Walking in the Rain – The Ronettes

                      The Girls Groups: The Ronettes Factor

                      Episode 5

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                        Then He Kissed Me – The Crystals

                        The Girl Groups: Early Spector Influence

                        Episode 4

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                          Please Mr. Postmen – The Beatles

                          The Girl Groups: Influencing The Beatles

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