MUSIC

Ben E. King’s Classic ‘Stand by Me’ Inspired An ’80s Cult Classic

"Stand By Me" by Ben E. King was used in the 1986 movie of the same name starring River Phoenix.…

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Remember When The Eagles had a 5 Week Run at No.1 ?!

The Eagles started a 5 week run at No.1 on the US album chart with 'One Of These Nights'. This…

8 years ago

The Inspiration Behind Eric Clapton’s “Tears in Heaven”

Clapton wrote this about his four-year-old son Conor, who died when he fell out of a 53rd floor window in…

8 years ago

Remembering “Gentleman Jim” Reeves

On Friday, July 31, 1964, Jim Reeves and his business partner and manager Dean Manuel (also the pianist of Reeves'…

8 years ago

“Build Me Up Buttercup”, 1967 Hit for The Foundations

The Foundations were a British soul band, active from 1967 to 1970. The group, made up of West Indians, White…

8 years ago

Jumping Jack Flash

The Rolling Stones are a British rock band that have been around for decades. They have produced countless hits such…

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Bette Davis Eyes

"Bette Davis Eyes" is a song written by Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon, and made popular by American singer Kim…

8 years ago

C’mon Baby, Let’s Do the Twist!

"The Twist", it's not just a song by Chubby Checker ...

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Yakety Yak – Don’t Talk Back!

"Yakety Yak" is a song written, produced, and arranged by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller for The Coasters. Released on Atlantic Records in 1958, the…

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July 1968: Simon & Garfunkel Ruled the Top 10

1968: Simon & Garfunkel had three of the Top 10 albums.

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Dream a Little Dream of Me

Mama Cass is a true music icon, and will always be remembered for her unique vocals. Growing up, I always…

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Chicago’s Single “25 Or 6 To 4”

"25 or 6 to 4", also written as "Twenty-Five or Six to Four", is a song written by the American…

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