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Lost Notes

An anthology of some of the greatest music stories never truly told.
This eight-part series includes a look at the FBI investigation into a classic rock anthem, unheard conversations with Captain Beefheart, a critical examination of New Edition’s basketball connection and the chronicle of a man plucked from Folsom Prison by Johnny Cash and thrust into country music stardom.

New Edition’s Neighborhood Secret Apr 26, 2018

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New Edition’s Neighborhood Secret The boys in New Edition were basketball fans from Boston - Celtics country. So what happened when they hung out with the L.A. Lakers in a music video during the height of the 1980s Celtics/Lakers rivalry?

Listen to full episode Apr 26, 2018

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Electricity: Conversations With Captain Beefheart In this intimate radio portrait of one of music’s most legendary eccentric geniuses, writer Kristine McKenna offers you a visceral experience of what it was like to be friends with Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart).

Listen to full episode Apr 19, 2018

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32 MIN, 42 SEC Apr 26, 2018

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35 MIN, 51 SEC Apr 19, 2018

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Outlaws of the Airwaves: The Rise of Pirate Radio Station WBAD Pirate radio station WBAD in New York was a beloved source for fans of underground, unsanitized hip-hop in the 1990s, but how high could this illegal operation fly while also staying under the radar?

26 MIN, 23 SEC Apr 12, 2018

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Louie Louie: The Strange Journey of the Dirtiest Song Never Written An FBI Investigation, an engagement ring, wine coolers... the surprising story behind the ubiquitous anthem that every teenager bangs out on their first guitar.

31 MIN, 40 SEC Apr 12, 2018

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Introducing Lost Notes Hear a preview of Lost Notes, an anthology of some of the greatest music stories never truly told. Top journalists present stand-alone audio documentaries that highlight music’s head, heart and beat, with host Solomon Georgio as your guide.

2 MIN, 4 SEC Apr 05, 2018

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