Earlier this week we began sharing a list of the best classic rock one hit wonder songs of all time. Here’s part two of that list… Iron Butterfly’s “In a gadda da vida” released in 1968 and the confusion about the meaning of the song helped the popularity of the song. The band hailed from […]
If you’re an Eric Clapton fan be sure to watch or set your DVR for the VH1 special ‘I Still Do: An Intimate Discussion about Rock, the Blues and Shepherd’s Pie,’ airing May 20th. The new album ‘I Still Do’ is produced by the same producer who crafted ‘Slowhand,’ the triple platinum album in the […]
Movie producer Ron Howard is clearly one of the best of class, given his delivering such classic movies like ‘Forrest Gump,’ ‘Apollo 13,’ and ‘A Beautiful Mind.’ Ron’s latest project will be of great interest to you, as he tackles the greatest musical group ever assembled in a special documentary – The Beatles. The working […]
It’s no secret that boys start garage bands to get the girl. In rock and roll, women’s names have often been in the titles of great songs. Here are a few… “Maybelline” by Chuck Berry was released in 1955 and is considered a rip off from the Bob Wills country song “Ida Red.” The song […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]