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1958: Rock meets American Bandstand (Early Rock Part IV)
A look at the events in 1958 leading to Early rock's demise and the triumph and dance and dance related things.
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Dick Clark - American Bandstand
Best known for American Bandstand, Dick Clark may be America's biggest music icon.
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1959: Early Rock dies. (Early Rock: Part V)
A look at what caused Early Rock to go under in 1959, what folled it and what was to come afterwards. From the King's enlistment and Berry's imprisonment to Holly's death and Dick Clark's Teen Idols, it's all in here.
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Summer Doesn't Have To Mean Re-Runs
Television isn't all summer re-runs. Check out THE CHRONICLE, CANNONBALL RUN, BEYOND CHANCE and LEAP YEARS. Also, revisit THE PLANET OF THE APES and AMERICAN BANDSTAND.
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Eastbourne, a Popular English Resort
The town has entertainment to suit everyone, from the bandstand and pier to the shops, theaters, marina and sports centers.
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Spend a Day Like a Local in Mumbai
Mumbai has become a cosmopolitan city that's taken on many western characteristics, including a vibrant café culture. Here's how to best experience it.
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Calgary's Central Memorial Park
Calgary's oldest work of public art is found in the city's first public garden. A level site with easy access from all sides, this Park is pleasant and peaceful by day.
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One Hit Wonder John Fred Gourrier
A star athlete and record producer, Gourrier will forever remain synonymous with his chart-topping hit from 1968. It was a parody of the Beatles, "Lucy in the Sky".
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Patsy Cline Music Collectibles
Patsy Cline (1932-1963) remains one of country music's most popular performers. Collectors love Patsy, paying big money for autographs, letters and other memorabilia.
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AmericanTeenage Idols 1960 to 1963
Teen idols who made it big in the music world and some who also starred on television or movies.
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Five Seconds in Miami
Two weeks before his March 4, 1933 inauguration, FDR almost became "The President Who Never Was."
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Sun Valley Ice Show
Figure skating stars do shine brightly – deep in the heart of Sun Valley.
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Growing Up During the Cold War
A tongue-in-cheek, sometimes sardonic, look at how I grew up during the Cold War.
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The Sound of an Era
Orchestras and dance bands had been around since George and Martha Washington did the minuet. Jazz had its roots in the African-American slave experience. In the years 1935-1945 these two streams of American music flowed together creating the Big Band Era.
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Chill Out With Iced Coffee
<i>Ready for Hot Weather?</i> Got Summer Fever? Create an iced Coffee and you'll have a decedent hot weather cool-down!
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Lounge Culture
Zines for the swingin' lounge lover!
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Versailles Time Slip
In August of 1901, two visitors to the gardens at Versailles caught a glimpse of life before the French Revolution.
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Best Modern Movie Musicals
People claim that the movie musical is a dead genre, yet some of the most vibrant, innovative film musicals have been produced in the past thirty years.
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Boston's Visit the Pin Marketing Campaign
A series of 12-foot-high red pins have been placed around the city in an effort to get locals to visit area sites and attractions.
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Celebrate Lei Day in Hawaii
Lei Day celebrates Hawaiian culture throughout the islands with lei-making competitions, traditional dances, chants, songs, handcrafts, food vendors and other activities.
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Country Music's Jim Reeves
Gentleman Jim Reeves possessed one of country music's finest voices. His number one hits included "Mexican Joe," "Four Walls," "Billy Bayou" and "He'll Have to Go."
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Ireland - Discovering Dublin
Discovering Dublin is easy. It's small enough to walk around and is steeped in history and also loaded with contemporary culture. From Temple Bar to the Book of Kells.
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The 2007 Glastonbury Festival
The 26th Glastonbury Festival opens 22 June 2007. Michael Eavis, organiser of this, the world's largest open-field festival, has just been awarded a CBE. Read why here.
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Elvis: The Early '50s
The Fabulous '50s also known as the good ole days of the beginning of a phenomen named Elvis Presley
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In the High Cotton
EarlyWorks, Alabama's new hands-on history museum in Huntsville, holds surprises for adults and children.
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Let The Sweeps Begin
Get a preview of upcoming May "sweeps" programming; check out the top ten rated programs; get the latest on the Robert Blake case; this week in television history remembers "Dinosours."
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North Shore Beaches
Although the island of Nantucket measures only 14 miles long by 3 miles wide, it boasts some of the most beautiful beaches on the East Coast. The north shore beaches stretch along the calm waters of the harbor and Nantucket Sound. Close to town, they are ideal for those who are walking, biking or have young children.
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Paris Neighborhoods II: North of Montmartre
Eating and shopping in the tourist-free neighborhood north of Montmartre.
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Soul Train: R&B's Home
Tribute to Soul Train and its 30 years of support for R&B/Souls singers
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The Crystal City: Visiting Waterford
Waterford has been made famous by the excellent crystal produced there. But there's more to this city than glass. Find out what other attractions await the weekend visitor.
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US Government Does Payola?
This article points out how the US government has been paying TV networks to change television episode scripts to reflect an anti-drug message, and then having the networks let the government review the scripts to make sure it's "up to govt. snuff". Now regardless of how much you oppse drugs, that is not the issue--what is the issue is that this kind of thing is precisely what is done in Communist countries! Government censorship must be opposed! And Jane Fonda accepts Christ!
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Jeff Deyo Concert Wonder
I got lucky the other night at a Jeff Deyo concert. I stumbled into one of those wonder moments, the kind that sneaks up on you.
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Jersey Boys Is In For A Long Run
The May 2008 opening of Jersey Boys at the Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas marks yet another success for this musical about Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
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Jim Ed Brown Interview
Jim Ed Brown has been on the country music scene since the early 1950s. In an exclusive interview with Suite 101 Jim Ed looks back on his remarkable career.
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Must-See Branson Shows for 2008
Country crooners, rock 'n' roll legends and good ole nostalgia top Branson's must-see shows for 2008.
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Photographing a Gorge in Autumn
Autumn offers opportunities for spectacular photography, but sometimes the camera needs help from Photoshop to recreate human impressions of nature.
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Public Gardens in Portland, Oregon
Rose Gardens, a Classical Chinese Garden, an authentic Japanese Garden and a Rhododendron Garden draw locals and tourists alike for picnics, weddings or a quiet stroll.
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1960 (Part I: Rock is Mass-Produced)
With Early Rock having bitten the dust, many key changes began taking place behind the scenes that would have profound effects on rock's future. This week we look at the commercialisation of rock and it's effects on the listeners.
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Tlacochahuaya, Oaxaca, a place to pray, ponder, paint, and photograph
Geri Anderson, wintering in Oaxaca, Mexico takes you to Tlacochahuaya, a small village where you can escape from hectic city life and go back in time -- quietly.
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Phil Spector and The Wall Of Sound
A short but insightful and informative biography of Phil Spector, and why, regardless of circumstances, he's a vital part of 1960s music.
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Philadelphia Soul
The golden moment of a fabulously talented group of writers, producers, singers and players in the City of Brotherly Love.
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The Psychedelic Era: The Philisophical Side
IT'S BACK!! The true "History" in the History of Rock returns with the most complex and interesting of all of rock's many facets, psychedlia. Streching from 1965 to the end of 1969, this will pretty much conclude the chronological history of rock, as even though I'm willing to discuss the seventies and eighties, I refuse to go year by year (it's just not that good, people). This week, we start with the theory behind this music. We will continue in the weeks to come with artists, albums, events and yearly overviews. Rock on!
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"Dead Poets" in a New Light
Enjoy the written words from "Dead Poet's Society" in this week's Memorable Movie Quotes...
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Come Walk with Me: the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk
The Memory Walk, held in more than 400 communities across the U.S. each year in the fall, is the major fund-raising event of the Alzheimer's Association. It's an enjoyable event and a great way to make a difference while walking in memory of or in honor of someone who has Alzheimer's.
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David Ball Brings Back the REAL Country
Spartanburg, SC gave us a lot of great talent, including The Marshall Tucker Band, The Sparkletones, and country star David Ball. Suite 101 spoke to Ball about growing up in the South, life in general, and his hot new CD, "Amigo."
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Pop Music Composers in the 1960s
This is a look at some notable and now legendary songwriters, and two great visionaries.
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Surfing Songs in the 1960s
How surfing music and the California sound came to be in the 1960s and about some of the great artists.
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