Birthday of the Week: James Brown
This week’s Birthday of the Week is James Brown, who would have turned 90 on Wednesday (May 3). To commemorate his birthday, let us know your favorite James Brown song. While it seems...
Monthly Archive: April 2023
Daily Eighties Flashback: Reba McEntire “You’re the First Time I’ve Thought About Leaving”
Reba McEntire has hit the number one on Billboard‘s Hot Country Singles chart twenty-five times. Exactly 40 years ago, the second of those hits, “You’re the First Time I’ve Thought Above Leaving,” rose...
Saturday Morning Cartoons: As Told by Ginger
As Told by Ginger originally aired on Nickelodeon from 2000 to 2006. The theme song, “I’m in Between,” is performed by Macy Gray.
Daily Eighties Flashback: Alyson Williams “Sleep Talk”
Alyson Williams hit the Top 10 on Billboard‘s R&B singles chart five times. The first of those five hits came with her first appearance on the chart, “Sleep Talk,” which on this date in...
Tunesmate Podcast Episode 67 –Willie Nelson’s Top Songs
In this episode of Tunemate’s podcast, join Ray and Marc as they countdown their top five Willie Nelson songs. Celebrate the music of this country artist on their 90th birthday. Listen to see if...
It’s Already Been Five Years: Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey “The Middle”
As a lead artist, Zedd has made eleven appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. The biggest hit of those eleven songs is “The Middle,” which also features Maren Morris and Grey. Exactly five years...
It Happened 50 Years Ago: War “The Cisco Kid”
War made sixteen appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart, with twelve of those songs hitting the Top 40 and seven reaching the Top 10. Exactly 50 years ago, their biggest hit, “The Cisco Kid,”...
Daily Eighties Flashback: Stevie Nicks “Violet and Blue”
Stevie Nicks contributed the song “Violet and Blue” to the soundtrack for the 1984 film Against All Odds. On this date in 1984, “Violet and Blue” climbed to a peak position of number 19...
Daily Eighties Flashback: Rick James “Can’t Stop”
Rick James made twelve appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. On this date in 1985, the last of those twelve songs, “Can’t Stop,” rose to a peak position of number 50.
Daily Eighties Flashback: Ozzy Osbourne “Shot in the Dark”
As a solo artist (including duets), Ozzy Osbourne made five appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. On this date in 1986, the first of those five songs, “Shot in the Dark,” rose to a...
