We all know the words to the classic “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” written by unknown Jack Norworth in the late 1800s, but since it’s the start of the baseball season, we thought we’d share a few of our favorite baseball songs from our generation. “Centerfield” by John Fogerty released in 1985 was a […]
Let’s leap into 2016 with a new attitude and showcase the most interesting and lesser known artist of our time with a feature we all ‘A to Z.’ Here is the letter ‘H.’ Okay, the temptation to write about Hall and Oates is overwhelming, but for the letter ‘H’ we want to share our thoughts […]
The Go-Go’s began breaking the glass ceiling in 1978, remaining the only all-female band to write, perform and sing original songs. Nominated for ‘Best New Artist’ in 1982, the girls have had their share of ups and downs, depression, addiction and more. Belinda Carlisle had a moderately successful solo tour, while the other members had […]
Here are your Monday morning news headlines to kick off your week… Earlier this year we heard that AC/DC front man Brian Johnson was told by his doctors that he needed to get off the road and away from loud music, as his hearing was damaged and near 100% destroyed. Well. We’re now hearing that […]
You don’t often think of the 80s as a decade that gave us ‘Classic’ songs, but indeed the 80s were both Classic and memorable. Here are more of our ‘Classics from the 80s.’ “Jump” by Van Halen proved the band owned the 80s, regardless of whether you’re a David or Sammy fan. This was an […]
Often times when we think of classic rock or classic hits, we think of the 60s and 70s. The 80s gave us some righteous songs as well. Here’s part one of our ‘Classics’ from the 80s… “Livin’ on a Prayer” became a stadium staple, with the boys enjoying loud crowds and a memorable hook. The […]
One hit wonders are great songs from bands or singers that hit the charts only once, disappearing back to their day jobs. Here are three more of our favorite one hit wonders… Sally Fields was the flying nun, but ‘The Singing Nun’ hit the charts in the mid-60s with a One Hit Wonder called ‘Dominique’ […]
Beatles mentor and producer George Martin died recently at the age of 90, but his legacy continues. George had been working with PBS on a documentary called “Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recording Music,” a look at the stories from decades of music. The piece will take an in-depth look at the innovators […]
Music lifts the spirits, captures our imagination, making dreams come true. Music also makes us feel good. Here are more ‘feel good’ songs that we love to hear… “Tainted Love” by Soft Cell is a marvelous feels good song about a rotten love – a contradictory thought, but lead singer Marc Almond continues to tour […]
The 70s was fertile ground for simple guitar hooks and catchy rock songs, battling the disco sound that was all too popular with the ‘non rockers.’ Grand Funk Railroad was Mark Farner, Don Brewer, and Terry Knight (think of this three-man bad as an early ZZ Top). They were discovered at the Atlanta Music Festival […]