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The Forgotten Giants of Rock: Gene Pitney
A singer who landed 16 songs in the Top 40 and 4 in the Top 10… 22 songs in the British Top 40… a songwriter who penned Top 10 hits for 3 other artists… an…
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The Story Behind the Song: Sally Go Round the Roses
One of the simplest, yet most haunting songs of the 1960s, “Sally Go Round the Roses” hit right before the start of Beatlemania in August of 1963. The record is credited to a one-hit wonder,…
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More from the Files of 16 Magazine
Would Frankie ever let his fans down?
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From the Files of 16 Magazine
Among those oldies but goodies, this heartfelt plea from a fan to Frankie Avalon from 16 Magazine, September, 1960! Frankie’s response follows below.
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Some Ghosts of Christmas Past...
Besides Woody, how many characters can you name?
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The Story Behind the Song - "Fire & Rain"
From his second album and his first real hit single, "Fire & Rain" remains one of James Taylor's most requested and popular tunes. Written in 1968 but released in 1970, the song is actually all…