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Dissecting The 'Anatomy Of A Song' Reveals What Makes A Hit

By Danie Alexander
Published December 13, 2017 at 4:46 PM CST
Associated Booking Corporation
Even though they were from New Jersey, the Young Rascals' hit 'Groovin'' managed to capture the easygoing, flower power vibe of 1960s San Francisco.

A great song makes us feel happy, sad, or any of the emotions in between, and it endures. Today, Wall Street Journal contributor, author and music historian Marc Myers shares the stories behind some of the last century's most iconic tunes. Learn the elements of successful hit songs by Tammy Wynette, the Allman Brothers, Steely Dan and others.

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Danie Alexander
As senior producer of Up To Date, I want our listeners to hear familiar and new voices that shine light on the issues and challenges facing the myriad communities KCUR serves, and to expose our audiences to the wonderful and the creative in the Kansas City area. Just as important to me is an obligation to mentor the next generation of producers to ensure that the important conversations continue. Reach me at alexanderdk@kcur.org.
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