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This is our final episode of The Stueytunes Show, but fear not: Tony and Aaron aren't going anywhere. They have just decided to move onto bigger and better things together since they make such a great team. Thank you to everyone who has supported the show by listening, shared the show, and provided us with such wonderful feedback. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, and see you very soon on our new adventure! PS: If you stick around to the end of the episode, you just might find out what we're up to next!
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Billie Holiday died in 1959, and yet over 60 years later she is still impacting music (especially jazz and pop) and politics. A victim of blatant racism, and a government with an axe to grind, Holiday struggled her entire life. The fact that she recorded (and in some cases wrote) such iconic music is a true testament to the person she was. She ultimately won and it just took us all time to realize it.
She has been the subject of books, songs (U2's "Angel Of Harlem") and films (the award winning Lady Sings The Blues starring Diana Ross). Clearly, she has never been or ever will be forgotten.
One of her trademark songs "Strange Fruit" is a song that, sadly, is as relevant today as when it first was released. Perhaps some things have changed but the roots of the actions have not.
It is a chance for us at The Stueytunes Show to look at a dazzling performer, fantastic singer, and a remarkable person.
It is time to shine the light on Billie Holiday!
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Where do you start when talking about an iconic band like U2? On this episode, we take a look at Ireland's biggest musical export. Amazingly, the band has been around since 1976, with the same lineup. That alone is practically unheard of in the rock and roll world.
From their beginnings, the members of U2 have demonstrated an awareness of social and political issues and have not been afraid to tackle them head on. Bono has gone on to become extremely influential as an activist, and counts Bill and Melinda Gates among his friends and admirers. As Gates said of Bono's activism, 'I've got money, but you have influence'.
Enjoy this episode of The Stueytunes Show as we discuss one of the world's most innovative and influential bands.

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Carole King’s landmark album ‘Tapestry’ exploded onto the music scene in 1971, and has remained an enduring piece of music history ever since. This album didn’t just open the door for female singer-songwriters, it slammed it wide open.
Carole King was already an established songwriter with Jerry Goffin, but when they divorced in 1968 she made the decision to move from New York to Los Angeles with two young kids in tow. She was a reluctant performer, and her first solo album, Writer, did not perform as well as expected. As we discuss on the show, her record company stuck with her, and this lead to her sophomore effort, Tapestry. Take a look at the track listing for that album. Most people would give anything to write just one of those songs.
King has released 25 solo albums over the years, and holds several notable records. We think her most impressive achievement is that she has written or co-written 118 songs that have made the Billboard Top 100 charts. That is astounding. What is even more astounding is that she is not a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist. Thankfully, she is one of the nominees this year.
Join us for a look at the incredible career of Carole King as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic album, Tapestry.
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Interviews have been around since newspapers started printing. Politicians, atheletes, heroes, and, of course, celebrities. In the world of entertainment interviews are used to, usually, promote an upcoming project or release. Authors talk about their new book, actors discuss their lates movie, and mucisicans, for the most part, talk about their new album or tour. Usually the interviews are informative and serve their purpose. Some interviews are so successful they become albums themselves. In 1980, for example, Paul McCartney was interviewed for Musician magazine. That interview was so good that his record company released the interview as an album ("The McCartney Interview") and it actually charted!Then again, some interviews do not go as planned. There are many reasons. Sometimes the artist is tired, or indulging in a substance, or sometimes the artist just doesn't want to do an interview but must. Then again, sometimes the interviewer might ask the wrong question or pushes the artist too much. Whatever the reason there have been some real doozies. This week, on The Stueytunes Show, we look at those interviews that just didn't go as planned. In fact, they become sort of disasters.
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In 1966 NBC premiered a sitcom featuring a rock and roll band called The Monkees, featuring four actors who were chosen to represent specific character types, modelled after The Beatles.  Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork and Davy Jones were hired to fill the various roles, and it wasn't long before The Monkees stormed onto the charts, becoming one of the biggest acts in the 1960s.Behind the scenes, things weren't quite so rosy.  The Monkees were not allowed to write their own songs or play their own instruments on the show, which led the press to give them the unfortunate nickname 'The Prefab Four'.  Frustrated, angry and determined to prove they weren't just four pretty faces, the boys decided to go on tour.  In this episode of The Stueytunes Show, we examine the phenomenon that was The Monkees, including their quick rise and equally quick fall back to earth, and their various comebacks over the years.  Forgive us if after listening to our discussion you end up having songs like 'Daydream Believer', 'Last Train to Clarksville' or 'I'm a Believer' stuck in your head!
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