The story behind The Carpenters' 1971 classic "Superstar"

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This Song is presented in memory of Thom Ruckert

This Song #40: The Carpenters - Superstar

Every song has its own history. The who, what, when, where, why, and how of the music we love. Join Thom Ruckert on This Song, and hear those stories.

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The story behind The Monkees' 1967 hit "Pleasant Valley Sunday"

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This Song #44: The Monkees - Pleasant Valley Sunday

The story behind the heavily-covered classic "Route 66"

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This Song is presented in memory of Thom Ruckert

This Song #43: Route 66

The story behind Tracy Chapman's 1988 classic "Fast Car"

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This Song #42: Tracy Chapman - Fast Car

The story behind Led Zeppelin's 1971 classic "Stairway To Heaven"

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This Song is presented in memory of Thom Ruckert

This Song #40: The Carpenters - Superstar

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