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To no one's surprise, TIME magazine has announced its 2023 Person of the Year: She is superstar singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.

Swift gave TIME an interview. She seldom gives exclusives. This was reportedly her first in-depth interview in years. Swift is perceived, globally, as a role model of empowerment for young people. 

FACTFINDING

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When pop music star Daryl Hall sued his music partner John Oates, the lawsuit generated interest. Who got the courtbnews scoop?

Self-compassion can be an important building block to fostering healthy communication and relationships. He apparently could not go for that. Therefore he preferred that "one on one" route.

THE BEATLES

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Did you know there are various ways to rate the best-selling rock albums of all time? # images went directly to the official source.

According to the Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA). Specifically, tracked certified units sold as of February 2023. In terms of what constitutes a "rock" album, we went with consensus and inclusion of sub-genres of the "rock" category, such as hard rock/heavy metal, pop rock, soft rock, and folk rock.

REMEMBER DECEMBER
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December has to be the most significant month of the year. Think about theholidays and therefore a time to remember.

Can you recall which year these were on the TOP 10 HIT PARADE?

HINT: 1971, 72,73, 74, 75, 76...etc.

HINT: She was ahead of her time calling out trump thieves!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVVa7rPncjg&list=OLAK5uy_nR0_ZQAf-z5RUM…

HINT: Hip-Black Detective

RIP GEORGE HARRISON

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On this date 11/29/01 - The Beatles lead guitarist George Harrison died in Los Angeles of lung cancer. He was 58 years old.

Following The Beatles breakup he had a successful career as a solo artist and later as part of the Traveling Wilburys. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMVjToYOjbM&list=RDEMpapDu9V1HLtqD6LLJq…

George was the youngest member of The Beatles, aged 16 when he joined, his compositions include:

CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN

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As Santa prepares, our gift to followers is the best Christmas songs playlist is recommended for fans of this classic holiday music,

There are only a few more days to enjoy the best Christmas music playlist, classic Christmas songs, and vintage holiday music, including oldies, old Christmas songs, merry Christmas music, the top 100 Christmas songs of all time, the best 100 Christmas songs of all time, and in general great Christmas music from the 1940s, Christmas songs 1950s and the very best Christmas music of all time.

THE BEATLES 2.3

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Calling Beatle maniacs and music fans of all ages. What if the sons of John, George, Paul, and Ringo record at Abbey Road Studio?

Could there be an extension of The Beatles 2.3, a new band including the Fab Four or five sons, who are grown-up and independent music producers? 

The Beatles' major motion picture, A Hard Day's Night, had sequences designed to highlight certain songs, but the Fab Four wanted to push the idea of art and marketing even further and filmed their performance clips for "Day Tripper" and "We Can Work It Out."

ELVI$

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On this date in 1955, RCA acquired Elvis' recording contract from Sun Records for a whopping grand total of $40,000! How's that for a savvy investment?

Elvis Aaron Presley, also known simply as Elvis, was an American singer and actor. Known as the "King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century.

BLACKBIRD

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This very popular delicate track features a single guitar line with only Paul McCartney crooning out The Beatles lyrics is over the top.

Every so often, a few chirps from a bird can be heard as a nod to the song’s opening refrain blackbird singing in the dead of night. This image above is of two of the Little Rock Nine--pioneers of the civil rights movement and John Lennon's inspiration for Blackbird.