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Rick James Took 15 Years to Become an Overnight Success Dec 29, 2022

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Hosts Nate Wilcox and Brooks Long discuss the career of Rick James with an emphasis on his early years in Toronto, Detroit and Los Angeles, working with the likes of Neil Young and trying his hand at folk-rock, jazz fusion and finally funk.
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Michael Jackson, Madonna and Prince Topped a Banner Year for Pop in 1984 Dec 26, 2022

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Host Nate Wilcox asks Matos what made 1984 such a big year for pop music.
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Genres: Pop vs Rock vs R&B vs Hip-Hop vs Dance vs Country vs Punk Dec 22, 2022

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An interview with Kelefa Sanneh, author of "Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres." Kelefa and host Nate Wilcox discuss the last 50 years of music history through a lens of the 7 major genres of modern popular music.

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Paul Simon's Brill Building Years Laid the Ground for Folk-Rock Success Dec 19, 2022

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An interview with Peter Ames Carlin, author of "Homeward Bound: The Life of Paul Simon." Peter and host Nate Wilcox discuss the early years of Paul Simon and his partnership with Art Garfunkel.

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George Michael's Brilliant 80's Run Ended With His 90's Rebellion Against His Record Label Dec 15, 2022

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Host Nate Wilcox and James discuss the meteoric rise of George Michael and his long, slow downfall.

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Gene Clark's Songwriting Lifted the Byrds Dec 12, 2022

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An interview with John Einarson, author of "Mr. Tambourine Man: The Life and Legacy of The Byrds' Gene Clark." Host Nate Wilcox and John discuss the career of Gene Clark, both with the Byrds and his later solo efforts and with Dillard & Clark.

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Eddie Floyd Epitomized the Stax Records Approach to Soul Dec 08, 2022

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An interview with Tony Fletcher, co-author of Eddie Floyd's autobiography "Knock! Knock! Knock! On Wood: My Life in Soul." Host Nate Wilcox and Tony discuss the career of Eddie Floyd and his connections to the wider world of R&B.

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The History of American Pop Music Writing Tells a Story Dec 05, 2022

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An interview with Eric Weisbard author of , Songbooks: The Literature of American Popular Music." Host Nate Wilcox and Eric discuss some of the twists and turns in the long narrative of American music writing.

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The Record Exec Who Signed Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper and Ruled the 1980's Dec 01, 2022

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Hosts Nate Wilcox and Brooks Long discuss the merits and demerits of Walter Yetnikoff's storied run at CBS Records.
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Vybz Kartel's Career Arc Landed Jamaica's Most Important 21st Century Musician in Prison Nov 28, 2022

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Hosts Nate Wilcox and Kit Mackintosh discuss the rise and fall of Jamaica's top 21st century music star.

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