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Harpers Bizarre & the Preservation of Popular Song, 1960s Style

Harpers Bizarre & the Preservation of Popular Song, 1960s Style

June 25, 2018 Rick Bolger
During the past 20 years it has become stylish for rock and roll stars to “rediscover” the Great American Songbook. Rod Stewart made a series of albums, while vocalists like Linda Ronstadt... Read More
From Johnnys Cash and Mathis to Mario Lanza...Which is the "standard" pop standard?

From Johnnys Cash and Mathis to Mario Lanza…Which is the “standard” pop standard?

November 7, 2017January 5, 2018 Rick Bolger
A few years ago we published a feature article on Billy Vaughn — king of the “cover recording.” That article started a conversation among the contributors to Popularsong.org about co... Read More

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