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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.

What Is This Thing Called Love - Billie Holiday

The Life and Music of Billie Holiday: The War Years

Episode 11

As strange as it may sound, it doesn’t seem as if World War II had any sort of profound effect on Billie Holiday – she apparently had enough of her own problems to worry about.

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    Some of These Days – Ted Lewis & His Band

    Early Big Bands: From Hot Jazz to Big Band

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      Leader of the Pack – The Shangri-Las

      The Girls Groups: Not Fading Away

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        Heat Wave – Martha & the Vandellas

        The Girl Groups: The Writing Was On The Wall

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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

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              Walking in the Rain – The Ronettes

              The Girls Groups: The Ronettes Factor

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                Then He Kissed Me – The Crystals

                The Girl Groups: Early Spector Influence

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                  Please Mr. Postmen – The Beatles

                  The Girl Groups: Influencing The Beatles

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                    Maybe – The Chantels

                    The Girls Groups: Late 50's, Early 60's

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                      Sugartime –The McGuire Sisters

                      The Girl Groups: Let Set The Table

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                        Shake, Rattle & Roll – Joe Turner & His Blues Kings

                        The History of Piano Music and American Culture

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                          Rockin’ in Rhythm – Duke Ellington

                          The History of Piano Music and American Culture

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