Birthday of the Week: Mos Def
This week’s Birthday of the Week is Mos Def, who turns 50 tomorrow (December 11). To commemorate his milestone, let us know your favorite song featuring Mos Def, whether from his solo work,...
Monthly Archive: December 2023
Daily Eighties Flashback: Janie Fricke “Tell Me a Lie”
Two songs from Janie Fricke‘s 1983 Love Lies album hit number one on Billboard‘s Hot Country Singles chart. Exactly 40 years ago, the first of that pair of songs, “Tell Me a Lie,” rose to...
Saturday Morning Cartoons: Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales
Tennesse Tuxedo and His Tales originally aired on CBS from 1963 to 1966. The show’s theme song was composed by Winston Sharples and W. Watts Biggers.
Daily Eighties Flashback: Roy Orbison & Friends “Oh Pretty Woman”
In October 1989, ten months after Roy Orbison passed away, Virgin records released the album A Black & White Night Live, which featured performances from the 1988 HBO special Roy Orbison and Friends: A...
It’s Already Been Five Years: Travis Scott “Sicko Mode”
To date, Travis Scott has hit number one on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart four times. Exactly five years ago, the first of those four songs, “Sicko Mode,” which also features Drake, climbed to the...
It Happened 50 Years Ago: Elton John “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”
Three songs from Elton John‘s 1973 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album hit the Top 20 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. Exactly 50 years ago, the second of that trio of songs, the album’s title track,...
Daily Eighties Flashback: Billy Idol “Catch My Fall”
Four songs from Billy Idol‘s 1983 Rebel Yell album made appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. On this date in 1984, the last of those four songs, “Catch My Fall,” rose to a peak position...
Classic Artist – Lynch Mob “Caught Up”
Start off your week on a good note with something new and classic at the same time with this week’s classic artist Lynch Mob. They are back with their new song “Caught Up” which...
Daily Eighties Flashback: Con Funk Shun “Tell Me What You’re Gonna Do”
Three songs from Con Funk Shun‘s 1985 Electric Lady album made appearances on Billboard‘s R&B singles chart. On this date that year, the last of those three songs — “Tell Me What You’re Gonna Do,”...
Daily Eighties Flashback: Eurythmics “Thorn in My Side”
Two songs from Eurythmics‘ 1986 Revenge album made appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. On this date that year, the second of that pair of songs, “Thorn in My Side,” rose to a peak position...
