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James Hunter42 Years of the Top of The Charts
Luke DuBois, a New York City musician, composer, and programmer, may be the biggest popular music geek ever. He's combined all forty-two years of Billboard hits into one 37 minute long piece. We'll dip into his creation. And British singer James Hunter's music draws on classic 1950s and early '60s R&B. He'll perform live in the studio. We'll also speak with composer Peter Wyer is from a long line of composers who belived they never heard a sound they didn't like. Wyer creates works that ranges from notated to improvised, and from traditionally orchestral to elaborately found and sculpted sound.
42 years of Pop History
Luke DuBois has listened to every one of the eight hundred and fifty seven songs that have topped The Billboard Hot 100 Chart since its inception. Now he's combined all forty-two years of Billboard hits into one 37 minute long piece.
» Information about Luke DuBois' participation in "Who's In Control"
» Luke DuBois's website
People Gonna Talk
James Hunter is an R&B singer carrying the torch of late 50s and early 60s rock and roll. He and his band perform live in the studio.
» James Hunter's website
Peter Wyer, Composer
Wyer's work stretches across rock and classical music, and dips into dance.
» Peter Wyer's Web site
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