Lyrical: “FM” (Part One)

These are songs that contain FM in their lyrics.

“My Church,” the breakout debut single by Maren Morris, was co-written and co-produced with the late songwriter Busbee and released in January 2016 as the lead single from her major-label debut album, Hero . The song uses the metaphor of a car ride with the radio playing classic country legends like Johnny Cash and Hank Williams

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Lyrical: “Shangri-La” (Part One)

Songs that contains “Shangri-La” in the Lyrics.

“Shangri-La” is a fictional utopian paradise described in James Hilton’s 1933 novel Lost Horizon. It is depicted as a secluded and harmonious valley in the Himalayas, where inhabitants experience prolonged life and inner peace. The term has since become synonymous with an idealized, peaceful retreat. Hilton’s concept drew inspiration from Tibetan myths and Western fascination with Eastern mysticism.

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Lyrical: “Wavy Hair” (Part One)

Songs that contain the phrase “Wavy Hair” in the lyrics.

Emmylou Harris’s rendition of Mr. Sandman was released on her 1981 album Evangeline. Written by Pat Ballard in 1954, the original version became a hit for The Chordettes, with other notable covers by the Andrews Sisters and later by Chet Atkins. Harris’s interpretation adds a country twist, blending harmonies with Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt,

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Dennis Bryon Dies

Bryon and Ringo Starr are the only drummers to have five songs in the top ten Billboard chart simultaneously.

Dennis Bryon is a highly respected drummer best known for his work with the Bee Gees during their most iconic era in the 1970s. His career spans decades and reflects a versatile and accomplished musician who has contributed to the evolution of pop and rock music. Dennis Bryon was born on April 14, 1949, in Cardiff, Wales.

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Colin Petersen Dies

Petersen was the first official Bee Gees member not named Gibb.

Colin Petersen (1946–2024) was an Australian drummer, record producer, and former child actor best known for his role as the original drummer for the Bee Gees during their formative years of global fame. Born on March 24, 1946, in Queensland, Australia, Petersen showcased talent as an actor from an early age.

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Richway and Kmart Record Departments

The roofs were built with giant, almost pyramid-like skylights in which you could look up to see the weather while you were shopping.

Richway in Roswell, Georgia was a central and important location in my early record universe. My Father shopped there, and it was fairly close to my school. They also had a well-stocked and interesting record department for someone who was new to the vinyl collecting hobby like me.

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