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The Songwriters Hall of Fame Class of 2014

Written by admin on June 13, 2014 – 1:09 pm -

Ray Davies, Donovan, Mark James, Graham Gouldman and Jim Weatherly were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on Thursday night.

Sadly, Ray Davies, lead singer and main songwriter for the Kinks, could not attend because of the death of his sister, but he accepted the honour in a video where he said he was proud to be inducted. Jon Bon Jovi was on hand to pay tribute to Davies, closing the show with performances of the Kinks’ “You Really Got Me” and “All Day and All of the Night.”

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Song of the Week #124 – “Bus Stop”

Written by admin on September 17, 2012 – 10:35 pm -

The Hollies - Bus Stop single The Hollies’ “Bus Stop” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.

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Songwriter Hall of Fame nominees announced

Written by admin on October 15, 2011 – 7:41 pm -

Pete Townshend, Elvis Costello, Lou Reed and Dion DiMucci are among the artists who have been nominated for induction into the 2012 Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Members will have until December 12 to vote for which of the nominees are inducted into the Hall of Fame.

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