Sheryl Crow at 50
Who knew back in 1962 that this week in February would be so significant for popular music in the future? As noted here on Tunesmate, this past Monday, Guns N’ Roses lead singer Axl...
Monthly Archive: February 2012
25 Years of Oh Yeah
“Oh Yeah” by Yellow peaked at #51 on the U.S. Billboard charts almost 25 years ago. The tune is synonymous with Matthew Broderick’s movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” Recently a Super Bowl ad featured...
I’m Too Sexy
While they had a number of hits in the United Kingdom, British pop group Right Said Fred only hit the top 40 in the U.S. once, and that song went all the way to...
John Williams
Happy 80th birthday today to composer John Williams! In a career dating back to the 1950s, Williams has become known for writing, creating, and directly some of Hollywood’s most famous scores and theme music. These...
Garth Brooks at 50
If you had asked me whether Garth Brooks or Axl Rose was older, I would have probably guessed that Garth had a little time on Axl. However, it’s actually the opposite, though just barely. ...
Open Your Heart
Two days ago Madonna performed as the halftime show at the Super Bowl. Meanwhile, 25 years ago today, Madonna rose to number 1 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart when “Open Your Heart” grabbed the...
Axl Rose at 50
Happy birthday to Guns N’ Roses front man W. Axl Rose, who turns 50 today. Above is Axl and the band’s biggest hit, “Sweet Child o’ Mine,” which spent two weeks at number 1 on...
Can’t Help Falling In Love
From the file of songs that seemed like they must have gone to number 1 but didn’t, I’d include Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” The song, which was featured in the film...
Happy Groundhog Day!
Billy Murray’s 1993 movie Groundhog Day made the song “Pennsylvania Polka” synonymous with today. Happy Groundhog’s day!
Deliah Still Touching Hearts
Snuggled in her studio, Deliah takes long-distance dedications and keeps us company with her soft melodies on her nationally syndicated radio show. The other day I was a flicking through the stations and her...
