Gino Vannelli was born in 1952 in Montreal, Canada to a family with a strong musical background. His father was in the cabaret scene while his mother possessed a strong musical inclination. Vannelli grew up […]
“Her wonderful talent should be studied by all vocalists; her regal presence is pure elegance and charm.” – Frank Sinatra, 1994 May 26, 1920 was the day Norma Deloris Egtsrom was born the seventh of […]
Wildfire – Geography Okay, we get it. Lyrics to songs aren’t exactly geographical reference material. Case in point: Michael Martin Murphey’s dream inspired “Wildfire.” The lyrics of the opening verse: “She comes down from Yellow […]
As the British Invasion was hitting its stride, it seemed like the American bands didn’t stand a chance on the charts until the unlikely release of “Wooly Bully” by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs […]
The Worst Mix Tape of All Time for Baby Boomers Here’s an easy way to find out if your kids or grand kids should be included in your will. Plan a road trip that will […]
Few songs are as creepy and distinct as the 1966 track, “They Are Coming to Take Me Away Ha-Haaa!”, recorded by Jerry Samuels under the star name of Napoleon XIV. A baby boomer music goes, […]
Born to a physician father in Madrid Spain in 1943, Julio Iglesias would go on to become one of the most influential figures in the history of Latin music. Iglesias started off in his life […]
On August 5, 1957, America television broadcast a unique program by media personality, Dick Clark, as he introduced citizens to teenagers dancing to the tune of popular hits. American Bandstand was born. Originally titled Bandstand, […]
Desiderata, a poem by Max Ehrmann is surrounded by myth. Desiderata (Latin: “things desired”) The myth: The poem was found in 1692 in a Baltimore church, is of unknown origin and centuries old. The myth […]
Band: The Doors Album: The Very Best of The Doors Track number: 2 Genre: Psychedelic Rock “Light My Fire” is a song by the American rock band the Doors. It was recorded in August 1966 […]