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Listen to the oldest song in the world here! Can you guess how old it is? Watch

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Have you heard the oldest song in the world? Discovered decades ago, the oldest song was found inscribed in cuneiform on clay tablets, and ... continue reading

'Pope of Pop' Phil Ramone dies at the age of 79 Watch

Image of Producer Phil Ramone made his own distinctive brand across most all types of music, embracing the old and the new, working across all genres of music and served as chair of the board of trustees of The Recording Academy.

'Pope of Pop' Phil Ramone recorded and produced the majority of contemporary music's biggest names. Burt Bacharach, Bono, Ray Charles, ... continue reading

Bobbie Smith, singer for The Spinners, dies from respiratory illnesses Watch

Image of Even though their last hit was in 1983, the bright lights of their run of hit singles continue to provide for the current members. The Spinners are big draws on the oldies and nostalgia concert circuits and continue to play the music that made them famous.

Lead singer for the 1970s vocal group The Spinners Bobbie Smith has died. He was 76. The Spinners were the vocalists behind such hits ... continue reading

Goth rocker Peter Murphy arrested for methamphetamine Watch

Image of singer Pete Murphy is probably best known for the death disco classic,

In his work with the Goth-rock band Bauhaus, lead singer pewter Murphy would croon about various dark, troubling subjects. Ghosts, ... continue reading

Alvin Lee of Ten Years After passes away Watch

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British rock guitarist Alvin Lee's 11-minute rendition of "I'm Going Home" was immortalized in the 1970 documentary "Woodstock." ... continue reading

Rick Huxley, Dave Clark Five co-founder dies at 72 Watch

Image of Originally from Dartford in Kent, Rick Huxley remained in the line-up until the group disbanded in 1970. Huxley then pursued a career in real estate and the music business.

Bass player and co-founder of the Dave Clark five Rick Huxley has passed away at the age of 72. As a member of the prototypical ... continue reading

Last surviving member of the Andrews Sisters dies at 94 Watch

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The unofficial songstresses of America's World War II years, The Andrew Sisters buoyed U.S. morale with such classics as "Boogie Woogie ... continue reading

'Doggie in the Window' singer Patti Page dies Watch

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Singer Patti Page once crooned "How Much is That Doggie in the Window?" That timeless novelty song was just one of the many ... continue reading

Dr. Deal Hudson on the 100 Best Film Soundtracks. Watch

Image of Film composer John Williams conducts his music to 'Star Wars' with a full symphony orchestra.

It's not too far-fetched to say that film music has been the 'classical music' for far more listeners than the music played symphony halls ... continue reading

Indian musical treasure Ravi Shankar dies at 92 Watch

Image of Ravi Shankar's close relationship with George Harrison, the Beatles lead guitarist, shot Shankar to global stardom in the Sixties.

Hippie musical icon, world-renowned sitar player, Beatles confidante and father of singer Norah Jones, Indian musical icon Ravi Shankar ... continue reading

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