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The Best From Bachman-Turner Overdrive

Bachman–Turner Overdrive was a driving rock force that began in the early 70s from Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, and started a musical fire that spread all through the land. The band released 10 studio, 5 Live, and 11 compilation albums over the years. Here are our favorite BTO tunes… “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” proved to be a popular yet controversial song. The catchy hook and clean guitar made it a […]

todayDecember 26, 2016

Classic Hits

Learning More About A New Hall of Fame Band

The 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class was announced last week, and it includes a bunch of deserving inductees. Joan Baez, Electric Light Orchestra, Journey, Pearl Jam, Tupac Shakur and Yes will be enshrined at Barclays Center in New York this spring. Let’s share more about the band Yes... The band began in London with Jon Anderson and the late (2015) Chris Squire. Over 19 different musicians have […]

todayDecember 26, 2016

Classic Hits

The Kinks and A Few Tour Dates

The Kinks had a long run in the 60s and 70s, generating great songs like “You Really Got Me,” “All Day and All of The Night” and “Lola.” Ray and Dave Davies began their musical journey in the early 60s, but seemed to be out shadowed by the Who, Beatles, Eric Burdon, and other British bands. Most people forget that the younger brother Dave was the ground breaking son, creating […]

todayDecember 26, 2016

Music

The Top Christmas Hits From the 50s

As we continue to be bombarded by holiday music this December, we’ll hear Bruce Springsteen, Beach Boys, Mariah Carey, and plenty of Paul McCartney tunes. What were the top Christmas songs from the 50s? This list will take you back to a more innocent time… • Please Come Home For Christmas (Charles Brown, 1959) • White Christmas (The Drifters, 1954) • Santa Baby (Ertha Kitt, 1958) • Christmas Don’t be […]

todayDecember 23, 2016

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Fun Facts to Know Before Your Weekend

How prolific were the songwriters Lennon/McCartney? Did you know that the Beatles first LP contained 14 songs, 10 of which were written in just over 12 hours? Rock provided much irony. Did you know that Motorhead’s Lemmy once worked as a roadie for Jimi Hendrix? The Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds" was given its title when Brian Wilson played Beach Boys member Mike Love a few of the songs he’d been […]

todayDecember 23, 2016

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Home Alone’s Soundtrack We All Love

One of the movies that seem to get a lot of TV time this holiday season is the classic movie ‘Home Alone’ starring Macaulay Culkin and Daniel Stern. Have you ever noticed the great music used in the film? Take a look at the terrific songs used in the Home Alone Soundtrack… “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” “Please Come Home for Christmas” “White Christmas” “Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree” […]

todayDecember 22, 2016

Classic Hits

What Were the Best Hits From 1978?

1978 was an interesting year. Disco was hanging on by a thread, fading like an old pair of jeans, and rock was starting to regain its grip on popular music. The 80s was just a few years away and the artists that hit the charts in 1978 would prove to have the staying power through the 80s. Here are the top songs from 1978… QUEEN – “We Will Rock You/We […]

todayDecember 22, 2016

Classic Hits

The Top Hits From Almost 45 Years Back

1972 was a pivotal year in music as Folk/Rock was beginning to take shape, and the early sounds of Disco were about to dominate the 70s. Here are the top songs from 1972... “Hello It’s Me” from Todd Rundgren “Smoke on the Water” from Deep Purple “Do it Again’ from Steely Dan “You Wear it Well” from Rod Stewart “Rocket Man” from Elton John “Tumbling; Dice” from the Rolling Stones […]

todayDecember 21, 2016

Music

The Best NOT From the Big Apple

In New York City, and literally every major urban area, (most notably along the Atlantic seaboard) young teenage men sang on street corners looking to be discovered. The sound was called Doo Wop, and as it turned out, not all the stars from this early music genre were from New York City – here are a few notable Doo Wop stars that didn’t come from the Big Apple… The Five […]

todayDecember 21, 2016

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