Olivia Newton John has her share of ups and downs; her husband was found to have faked his own death in 2005 (a drowning at sea) only to have been found 10 years later to be living with another woman, and she successfully beat cancer a few years ago. We’re sad to report that Newton […]
America celebrates the Fourth of July today with parades, fireworks displays, concerts, great food, and lots of beers. We know that the good ole U.S.A. is a winning theme for music of all types, so let’s check out the best patriotic songs of our time… Miley Cyrus and “Party in the U.S.A” is a terrific […]
The Doobie Brothers have been writing and singing hit tunes for over 40 years. “Black Water,” “China Grove,” “What a Fool Believes” and “Jesus is Just Alright for Me” are clear examples of some of the best folk/rock/pop ever recorded. Like the group Van Halen, there are two distinctive versions – the Tom Johnston rendition, […]
In the late 70s and 80s, Americans fell in love with Australia, given the country felt like such an exotic destination. Boy, did we love those accents! In the late 70s, a group out of Melbourne, Australia called ‘The Little River Band’ blew onto the charts with a mixture of pop and rock that demanded […]
When you turn on your favorite radio station and hear a great song, the one person that you might never think about is the person who sits in the recording studio behind the glass, mixing and creating the song. ‘Producers’ are the heart and soul of music success; here are a few of the unsung […]
In 1970 the band Queen began a magical musical journey, one that would include incredible highs, soul searching lows, and eventually tragic conclusions. Its lead singer Freddie Mercury would eventually lose his battle with AIDS in 1991, stopping the band in its tracks. Picking up the pieces, Brian May and the remaining members of Queen […]
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is the place to visit this summer if you want to get up close and personal with your favorite artists. The inductees have one thing in common; they all enjoyed (or endured) long and successful careers. There are artists however that are worth mentioning that were famous for […]
The other day we sent out props to the Motor City, then Pittsburgh, with all its great singers, bands, songwriters, and influencers. Today, let’s give out shout out to the great city of Jacksonville, and you’ll learn that this city is rich in music history… Although Ray Charles was born in Greenville FL, he moved […]
What were the top selling Motown singles of all time? The list will surprise you; here are the top 3… “Baby Love” by the Supremes sold the third most units/singles in all of Motown. The legendary Funk Brothers played all the instruments. “I’ll Be There” by the late Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 proved […]
In the good old days, nothing was more exciting than buying a record from your favorite band, only realizing that it’s a ‘double disc’ purchase. What were some of the more memorable two-disc releases? We’re still saddened about the recent passing of Gregg Allman, but “The Allman Brothers Live at Fillmore East” is a ‘must […]