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40 years ago this week, "Sussudio" by #PhilCollins reached the top spot, replacing "Heaven" by #BryanAdams after two weeks. Collins said that Sussudio was a nonsense word he made up to match the rhythm he'd composed on a drum machine, and he planned to replace it later. Then he never found anything better. Sounds similar to the story of the "Sesame Street" theme lyrics. youtube.com/watch?v=r0qBaBb1Y- #1980s #MusicHistory #MusicVideo

40 years ago this week, "Heaven" by #BryanAdams reached the top spot, replacing "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" by #TearsForFears after 2 weeks. Although you see the Stanley theatre's sign in the video, the performance is in the Orpheum, a different theatre in Bryan's (and my) hometown of Vancouver. I guess they combined the prettier sign with the prettier interior. youtube.com/watch?v=s6TtwR2Dbj #1980s #MusicHistory #MusicVideo

Jacobites, Italians & Music in Edinburgh
14 August, St Ceciila’s Hall, Edinburgh – £0–£5

In 1771, Charles Edward Stuart’s personal musicians, Domenico & Francesca Corri, began a new musical life in Scotland. Despite their Jacobite links & Roman Catholic faith, & many scandals that included bankruptcy & legal battles, they emerged as one of the most important & powerful musical families in Scotland.

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EventbriteJacobites, Italians and Music in EdinburghJoin Dr Brianna Robertson-Kirkland as she explores the story of the first generation of the Corris through images, storytelling and song