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Music Series: Summer 2010

  • The Takeaway /

    Summer Music: 8675309/Jenny!

    We had to put "867 5309" down on our summer music play list. Jim Keller was the man behind the song that got stuck in everyone's head back in 1982. Thank you Jim Keller. Thank you. Jul 16, 2010

  • The Takeaway /

    Summer Music: Pat Benatar's Mixtape

    We've been compiling a summer soundtrack for The Takeaway. We're calling this our summer mixed tape series. Who has given us their summer jams so far? MTV's Sway, and SNL's Fred Armis... Jul 2, 2010

  • The Takeaway /

    Listeners Respond: Top Summer Song Picks

    Each Friday morning this summer, we're asking musicians, artists and music lovers to weigh in on what makes a perfect summer song. Last week we spoke with "Saturday Night Live's" Fred... Jun 29, 2010

  • The Takeaway /

    Summer Music: Fred Armisen's Mixtape

    All summer long we'll be asking thinkers, artists and musicians about what makes the quintessential summer song. This week, SNL's Fred Armisen gives us his idea of the ultimate summer... Jun 25, 2010

  • The Takeaway /

    Summer Music: Sway's Hip-Hop Picks

    We'll be talking periodically about music this summer, and kick off the series by examining what makes a classic summer song work. MTV's Sway dissects what makes a summer hit and talk... Jun 18, 2010