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Jeff 🌎

@pophistory

Writer-professor with interest in how popular culture (movies and music) intersects with history, news, and life. Editor-in-chief of http://t.co/aXJLyzlEes.

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Seven Samurai's 70th anniversary ~ Few directors have been more influential on cinema worldwide than Kurosawa, who in turn takes heed from the American western, mastering the genre and expanding its core themes, with Hollywood remaining indebted ever since

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Here's a compilation of all the behind-the-scenes interviews featuring the cast and crew of 'Alice & Jack'!

HQ | 16:9 | Watermark Removed

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If you know Ron Sexsmith you know it makes no sense to cut him out of the upcoming tribute to Gordon Lightfoot Massey Hall - I hope they wake up and add him to the bill 💚

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'Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning.' Georgia Sea Island Singers led by Mississippi Fred McDowell, via Smithsonian Folkways. 🪕
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In September 1967, CBS found Pete Seeger’s performance of his song “Waist Deep in the Big Muddy” too controversial for TV.

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Happy 91st birthday to the undisputed queen of comedy, Carol Burnett.

Just listen to the audience reaction when Carol comes down the stairs.

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For her pick as a guest programmer, Teleprompter Operator Sandi Winslow chose CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT, a film Robert Osborne himself recommended to her.

She explains why the film was so special to him.

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Today at Jefitoblog, we're looking back at the follow-up singles from artists who ended up being one-hit wonders: jefitoblog.com/the-one-after-…

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Sturgill Simpson Reveals First Show in Three Years, Reunites Old Band. savingcountrymusic.com/sturgill-simps…

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In the early 1960s, the Rolling Stones recorded a jingle for Rice Krispies.  In the television commercial, Mick Jagger sings about “Rice Krispies for you and you and you.” chimesfreedom.com/2016/09/02/rol…

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Happy 107th Birthday to the legend that is and will always be, Ella Fitzgerald.

In 1976 at the Grammys, Ella and Mel Torme explained to the world what jazz is.

The result? People losing their minds. 🔥

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Rod Stewart responded to an offhand comment by Paul McCartney to get the former Beatle to write “Mine for Me” for him. chimesfreedom.com/2023/08/07/the…

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Billy Preston performing 'My Sweet Lord' at the concert in honor of George Harrison, 2002.

When Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton and Dhani Harrison back you up, you know you're in for a legendary moment in music history.

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Happy Birthday April 25 to Albert King, the Velvet Bulldozer acclaimed & highly influential blues guitarist!

Born Under A Bad Sign
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Happy Birthday April 25 to Albert King, the Velvet Bulldozer acclaimed & highly influential blues guitarist! Born Under A Bad Sign youtube.com/playlist?list=… Blues Power youtube.com/watch?v=SyVhBf… #Blues #bluesmusic #guitarist #StevieRayVaughan #gibsonflyingv
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Review: Willie Nelson’s San Diego concert defined, not defied, the passing of time. He turns 91 on April 29.

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🕉🇺🇦🟦Stevie Van Zandt☮️💙(@StevieVanZandt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Yes. It’s quite an honor. Not only that the film was chosen by the Tribeca Film Festival, but that somebody had the interest and respect and dedication to make a movie about my life. A gift I cannot take for granted.

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Just a day after we will be having o author, musician and broadcaster Cerys Matthews at our store to celebrate the works of one of the greatest poets to ever live!

Tickets ⬇️⬇️ waterstones.com/events/an-even…

Just a day after #dylanday we will be having o author, musician and broadcaster @cerysmatthews at our store to celebrate the works of one of the greatest poets to ever live! Tickets ⬇️⬇️ waterstones.com/events/an-even…
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