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Encore: The Story Behind the Song “Play that Funky Music”

November 15, 2021 Tim Entertainment, Episodes, History, Life & Style, Media, Music, People, Society 00:45:29 Comments Off on Encore: The Story Behind the Song “Play that Funky Music”

The founder of the band Wild Cherry and the creator of the iconic song “Play that Funky Music,” Rob Parissi, joins Tim to do an anatomy of a funky song. That funky song, which has been named one of the top 100-performing songs of all time. Rob tells stories and gives a hint why new generations are embracing it even today.

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The Story of a Song: “Play That Funky Music”

February 17, 2020 Tim Business, Entertainment, Episodes, History, Life & Style, Marketing, Media, Music, People, Society 00:44:51 Comments Off on The Story of a Song: “Play That Funky Music”

The founder of the band Wild Cherry and the creator of the iconic song “Play that Funky Music,” Rob Parissi, joins Tim to do an anatomy of a funky song. That funky song, which has been named one of the top 100-performing songs of all time. Rob tells stories and gives a hint why new generations are embracing it even today.

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