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Classical Music Inspire Modern Hits From Maroon 5's 'Memories' to Red Velvet's 'Feel My Rhythm'

From Maroon 5’s echo of Pachelbel’s iconic chords to Red Velvet’s nod to Bach’s symphonic genius, here’s a look at how classical melodies have found their way into today’s chart-toppers.
By Kaye Lai

  • Blogarrhea: New Book by Memphis Mafia Member David Stanley Digs Up Elvis Dirt

    'My Brother Elvis' by David Stanley (Impello) is a true warts-and-all look at Elvis Presley from an insider's perspective. Stanley's mom married Presley's dad to become The King's step-brother. Elvis yanked him out of high school and took him on the road at the tender age of 16, inaugurating the kid with five hookers on the first night of a tour. Five years later, Elvis was dead. But it didn't have to be that way. Still, I had to ask the burning question...
    By Mike Greenblatt

  • Blogarrhea: Unearthing Great Sound From Cuba, Memphis, Brazil & a 17-Year-Old Girl From Texas

    The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble's 'Havana Blue' on 316 Records, a "new" Elvis double-album from Memphis ('Way Down In The Jungle Room' on RCA/Legacy), a Brazilian samba-soaked sampler Boston Pops-style (the self-released 'Concerto Para Moviola') by Ricardo Bacelar and--the gem of the batch--17 year old red hot mama wanna-be Ally Venable from deep in the heart of Texas ('No Glass Shoes' on Connor Ray Music) all combine for one hell of a Blogarrheah.
    By Mike Greenblatt