Blue Oyster Cult

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The Story Behind How Rock Critic Richard Meltzer Helped Write Blue Öyster Cult’s 1981 Hit “Burnin’ for You”

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The Mortal Meaning Behind Blue Öyster Cult’s 1976 Classic “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper”

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