Eye Of The Tiger
Exactly 30 years ago today, Survivor hit number one on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart with their first top ten hit. “Eye Of The Tiger,” from the film Rocky III, would spend a total of...
Monthly Archive: July 2012
Star Wars Call Me Maybe
Carly Rae Jepsen’s hit “Call Me Maybe” is everywhere on the radio, but have you heard the Star Wars’ version?
The Wah Watusi
As Tunesmate noted in March, 1962 was a huge year for the Twist. However, the Twist wasn’t the only dance craze that enjoyed significant success that year. Exactly 50 years ago today, The Orlons’...
Don’t Disturb This Groove
Exactly 25 years ago today, New York-based duo The System peaked at number four on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart with the biggest hit of their career, “Don’t Disturb This Groove.” Not only was “Don’t...
Tainted Love
Among the 1980s’ most famous one-hit wonders is British duo Soft Cell, whose only song to hit Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart was “Tainted Love.” Exactly 30 years ago today, “Tainted Love” reached its peak position...
History of Rock N’ Roll in 100 Guitar Riffs
100riffs.com Alex Chadwick plays 100 famous guitar riffs in one take giving you a chronological history of rock n’ roll. You can see the full detailed list of all the artists, keys, and year...
Roses Are Red (My Love)
Exactly 50 years ago today, Bobby Vinton’s very first single, “Roses Are Red (My Love),” hit number one on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. The song would spend four weeks at the top of the...
Meredith Brooks
Exactly 15 years ago today, Meredith Brooks peaked at number two on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart with the biggest hit of her career. “Bitch” would spend four weeks in the number two slot, and...
Alone At The Top
The biggest hit of Seattle-based band Heart’s career moved into the top spot on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart exactly 25 years ago today, as “Alone” hit number one for the first week of a...
Lean On Me
Exactly 40 years ago today, Bill Withers hit the top of Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart with the only number one hit of his career as “Lean On Me” ascended to the pinnacle position for the first...
