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Alex Chilton – “Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Crying” (Gerry And The Pacemakers Cover)

2171 days ago

Stereogum — Aside from his cult icon status as the leader of the Box Tops and Big Star, Alex Chilton loved singing good ole classics right out of the Great American Songbook as taught to him by his jazz trumpeter father in the 1950s. The late rocker, who passed ... more info

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The Number Ones: The Box Tops’ “The Letter”

2226 days ago

Stereogum — In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present.… more info

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American Idol’s Haley Reinhart Drops “The Letter” Music Video

2688 days ago

Mjsbigblog — American Idol alum Haley Reinhart drops a new behind the scenes music video for her cover of the Box Tops "The Letter." Watch it here. The post American Idol’s Haley Reinhart Drops “The Letter” Music Video appeared first on mjsbigblog. more info

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Jody Stephens to revisit 'Big Star 3rd' live and introduce his new band, Those Pretty Wrongs

3138 days ago

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Memphis musician Jody Stephens has every reason to be skeptical of the pop music world, even cynical at this point in his life. The drummer was recruited by Box Tops singer and songwriter Alex Chilton in 1971 to join his new band, Big Star, which re... more info

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Jody Stephens to revisit 'Big Star 3rd' live and introduce his new band, Those Pretty Wrongs

3138 days ago

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Memphis musician Jody Stephens has every reason to be skeptical of the pop music world, even cynical at this point in his life. The drummer was recruited by Box Tops singer and songwriter Alex Chilton in 1971 to join his new band, Big Star, which re... more info

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Book Notes - Holly George-Warren "A Man Called Destruction: The Life and Music of Alex Chilton, From Box Tops to Big Star to Backdoor Man"

3866 days ago

LargeHeartedBoy — In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book. Previous contributors include Bret Easton Ellis, Kate Christensen, Kevin Brockmeier, George Pelecanos, Dana Spiotta, Amy ... more info

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Tim Burgess Q&A

4556 days ago

Guardian Music — The Charlatans frontman and east London indie guru empties the contents of his psychic record bagThe track I'll be opening my next DJ set with New Order: 586 The 16-minute version is a good one to get the mood started.The track I always play to rescu... more info

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Big Star's Third: 'It's hard to nail the chaos'

4586 days ago

Guardian Music — Big Star's chaotic album Third is so shrouded in mystery it doesn't have an official title or running order. How do you go about recreating it live?'I thought it would encounter difficulties," says John Fry, with delicious understatement, down the ph... more info

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American Idol 11 Top 5 Song Spoilers!

4587 days ago

Mjsbigblog — American Idol Top 5 Song Spoilers! (My guesses below. What are yours?) 60s Ain’t Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations – Joshua? The Letter by The Box Tops – Phil? Skylar? Proud Mary by Ike and Tina Turner – Jessica? Fortunate Son by Creedenc... more info

The Temptations The Box Tops Proud Mary Tina Turner Creedence Clearwater Revival

Alex Chilton :: Jumpin’ Jack Flash / Free Again: 1970 Sessions

4665 days ago

Aquarium Drunkard — Released last month, Free Again: The 1970 Sessions highlights a fertile, if transient, period in Alex Chilton’s life and career. As the the decade began the twenty year old Chilton found himself at a crossroads. Having already achieved preternatura... more info

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Alex Chilton – “Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Crying” (Gerry And The Pacemakers Cover)

The Number Ones: The Box Tops’ “The Letter”

American Idol’s Haley Reinhart Drops “The Letter” Music Video

Jody Stephens to revisit 'Big Star 3rd' live and introduce his new band, Those Pretty Wrongs

Jody Stephens to revisit 'Big Star 3rd' live and introduce his new band, Those Pretty Wrongs

Book Notes - Holly George-Warren "A Man Called Destruction: The Life and Music of Alex Chilton, From Box Tops to Big Star to Backdoor Man"

Tim Burgess Q&A

Big Star's Third: 'It's hard to nail the chaos'

American Idol 11 Top 5 Song Spoilers!

Alex Chilton :: Jumpin’ Jack Flash / Free Again: 1970 Sessions

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