So what were the best classic rock one hit wonder songs of all time? You know, songs that hit the charts just once, disappearing into that good night. Here’s a quick look at some more of our favorite one hit wonders… Ram Jam’s “Black Betty” is the cover of an early 1900s blues song from […]
We are all still dazed from the premature death of Prince, found dead in his elevator on the grounds of his Minneapolis estate. Rumors as to how he lived, the money he left behind with no will, or the acts of charity he authored while he was alive continue to come to light. We have […]
The 80s is considered by many to be one of the most significant periods in our lifetime, given the emergence of technology, cultural advances, explosion of media and satellite accomplishments, and of course Journey! Drummer Steve Smith has re-joined the band, so be sure to see them live before you leave this wonderful earth… Journey […]
It’s hard to find a band more deserving of success than Toto. They are a studio band that broke through the 70s with “Hold the Line” and continued their hold on the charts with “Rosanna” and “Africa.” Toto is (and was) primarily Steve Lukather, brothers Jeff and Steve Porcaro, and Bobby Kimball. For a period […]
Great music puts a smile on our faces, brings joy to our hearts, and makes us feel good when we hear the tune. Here are a few more ‘Feel Good’ songs… ‘Chase’ hit the charts in 1971 with the horn heavy, upbeat song “Get It On.” The band hailed from Squantum, Massachusetts, hitting the charts […]
Paul Simon, Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen and other music icons will appear in a documentary focused on the complex, yet incredibly successful life, of longtime record executive Clive Davis. The Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir and Art Garfunkel are also in the expose. Here are a few fun facts about why we would ever be writing […]
Here are your Monday morning music headlines… Prince’s two ex-wives gathered for a quiet ceremony last week in Los Angles, while family members and lawyers prepare to do battle in court over the $300+ million dollars in assets left by the singer’s demise. It’s likely that Gene Simmons should keep his opinions to himself after […]
Gas in 1970 was below $1 a gallon, Motown music was still strong as the Temptations had crossed over to a more contemporary sound, the Beatles were about to break up (Paul announces he’s leaving in April of 1970) and music was all over the road. Here are the songs that demonstrate just how unusual […]
We love our tunes. Yes, we also love our movies. Hollywood is famous for finding the right song for the right scene, for the right reason. Here are even more great songs that appeared in our favorite movies… Louie Armstrong stole the show with his song ‘What a Wonderful World,’ a classic that first aired […]
Steve Miller caused quite a stir at his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this year with comments about the bias of some of those that have been over scrutinizing candidates for the Hall. Steve has an interesting backstory in that we all consider him a Texas guitar profit yet he was born […]