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Some of the Best Hits from the Silver Screen

Movies and music often times go hand in hand in telling a story on the silver screen, and we’ve decided to share the best songs from the moves we love. “To Sir With Love,” the Lulu classic song from the Sidney Poitier movie of the same name, broke all kinds of records and stereotypes in the late 60s, as a young British schoolgirl become infatuated with her teacher. This movie […]

todayMay 4, 2017

Classic Hits

Don McLean and the Rest of the National Library of Congress

Don McClean made more news a few weeks ago when it was revealed that his tune “American Pie” (the day the music died), Buddy Holly plane crash 1959 would be secured in the National Library of Congress. In what’s called the National Recording Registry, recordings that culturally or historically reflect life in the United States are admitted. Think of it as the Hall of Fame for audio that should be […]

todayMay 4, 2017

Classic Hits

More Talented Artists and Bands That Never Won a Grammy

In music, it’s all about the fans and the music of course. Along the way it’s also nice to be recognized by your peers, thus the Billboard Song of the Year, Brit Award, and Grammy is he cherry on the top for any musician’s ego. It’s hard to believe, but the list of singers and acts that have never won a Grammy is staggering. Take a look and you’ll see […]

todayMay 3, 2017

Classic Hits

Two Celebrity Homes In the News

Let’s talk about celebrity homes. The home once owned by David Bowie and his wife Iman in New York City is a beautiful three bedroom, two and ½ bath apartment is in the famous Essex House building, available if you can come up with the listed price of $6.5 million. If you’d rather visit than own, there’s a group by the name of 'Runaway Tours' that will take you on […]

todayMay 3, 2017

Classic Hits

Street Survivors: The True Story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash Captures Our Curiousity

Although it’s not the same as ‘where were you when JFK was assassinated,’ most rock fans remember the moment their favorite radio station or TV bulletin gave us the tragic news that the plane carrying Lynyrd Skynyrd going down. In retrospect, it’s amazing there were any survivors in that plane crash at all! Now, there's a movie, beginning production in the next 30 days for a film called ‘Street Survivors: […]

todayMay 2, 2017

Classic Hits

Consider Mountain Jam This June

Mountain Jam is a three-day festival held at Hunter Mountain, NY every June, (this year June 16th, 17th, and 18th) and it’s an outdoor festival you’ll want to give serious consideration. The confirmed lineup includes Peter Frampton, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, The Steve Miller Band and more. Many of the additional artists have a younger appeal, but these bands are the more commercial and recognizable of that genre. What […]

todayMay 2, 2017

Music

The Best of the Best From 1972

1972 was an interesting year; the Olympics were marred with the massacre of 11 athletes from Israel by Arab Gunman, here at home the Watergate scandal is about to explode, and the top movie was ‘The French Connection’ starring Gene Hackman (he also won the best actor award). What were the top songs of the year? 1. “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” by Roberta Flack 2. “American […]

todayMay 2, 2017

Classic Hits

Your Monday Morning Music Headlines!

It’s Monday, so let’s kick off the work week with your music news headlines… If someone tells you that Gregg Allman is dying, don’t believe them. Rumors that Gregg was admitted to hospice care this past week are not true, and Gregg personally told fans that, yes, he’s not well, but expects to make a full recovery and get back on tour. If you’ve always wanted to have breakfast with […]

todayMay 1, 2017

Music

Stevie Wonder to Get Married Again

Stevie Wonder has announced that he will get married for the third time on June 17. The 66 year-old will marry 42 year-old Tomeeka Bracy in Jamaica. She is the mother of one of his children, while Stevie is intending on making the ceremony a ‘family affair’ as his nine children will serve as groomsmen and bridesmaids. Did you remember that Paul McCartney has been married three times? His first […]

todayMay 1, 2017

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