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The Beatles Lyric That Borrowed From Del Shannon
The Beatles toured early in their career with Del Shannon, and his influence loomed large on their 1964 song "I'll Be Back".
Day 4: This poem is about staying up all night. Use it to greet the day.
Bliss and loss go together. This is an old idea in poetry. “Recuerdo” can be classified as an aubade — from “aube,” the ...
Mondale's Acceptance Speech, 1984
(This is the Associated Press text of former Vice President Walter F. Mondale's July 19 speech accepting the Democratic presidential nomination as delivered at the Democratic National Convention, in ...
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Interview with Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light’s Mark Rylance
Actor Mark Rylance shares insights into his portrayal of Thomas Cromwell in Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light on ...
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The Meaning Behind “Oh! You Pretty Things” by David Bowie and the Rise and Fall of Superman
David Bowie borrows from Friedrich Nietzsche’s philosophical fiction to create a "Superman" in "Oh! You Pretty Things".
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Planting Pride: Bill Gantt’s love of Allison Hill extended to his neighbors and his beautification efforts—and his legacy lives on
Life on the quiet block of Sylvan Terrace in Allison Hill was reminiscent of an old-fashioned neighborhood—almost idyllic.
Doechii’s Breakout Song ‘What It Is (Block Boy)’ Was Actually Written For Another Musician, According To Its Songwriter
With co-signs from some of the world’s biggest entertainers ( Kendrick Lamar, Will Smith, Doja Cat, and Lauryn Hill to name a ...
The Poignant Lyrics to Chris Stapleton’s “White Horse,” Explained
The lyrics are vague about the when/how/why of it all, simply suggesting that there's "something" the man has to do before he and the girl can be together, but the picture is evocative nonetheless.