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A unique form of Irish song that most have never heard of

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It’s called “Lilting,” is done in Gaelic, and doesn’t have any real words.
All-star ensemble: Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations”

All-star ensemble: Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations”

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Excellent live performance from the 2001 all-star tribute to the Beach Boys and Brian Wilson.
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Paul Simon: Live performance of the Beach Boys’ “Surfer Girl”

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More from the 2001 live concert tribute to Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson,
The Beatles: “Chains of Love” (with musicology notes)

The Beatles: “Chains of Love” (with musicology notes)

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The Beatles play a Carole King song that breaks the bounds of rock-and-roll phrasing. Click to see how.
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Weekend thoughts on Working Class Heroes (with music)

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A Working Class Hero is something to be. A One-Percent Hero is someone to flee.
Carly Simon, David Crosby, Jimmy Webb: “In My Room” (live)

Carly Simon, David Crosby, Jimmy Webb: “In My Room” (live)

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In tribute to the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, from a live performance at Radio City Music Hall in 2001.
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This bird seriously likes Rock & Roll (video)

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I always wonder whether these animals are reacting in glee or horror to the music.
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Two of the most beautiful songs you’ll ever hear (video)

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Stunningly moody and beautiful covers by Jeremy Little & Eva Cassidy, from the Wizard of Oz (listen to them).
The Beach Boys: “Heroes and Villains”

The Beach Boys: “Heroes and Villains”

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The Beach Boys multi-voiced classic in an assembled Smiley Sessions version.
St. Patrick’s Day – Music & Food

St. Patrick’s Day – Music & Food

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The perfect combination for St. Patrick’s Day. The Pogues & Dubliners plus Guinness beef stew.
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