Saturday Morning Cartoons: Barbapapa
The first Barbapapa television series originally ran from 1973 to 1977.
Category: Tunes
Daily Eighties Flashback: Simon May Orchestra “Howard’s Way Theme”
The Simon May Orchestra hit the Top 40 on the UK Singles chart three times. On this date in 1985, the first of that trio of singles, the theme from the television show Howard’s...
Remembering Quincy Jones – Episode 86
In this episode, Tunesmate remembers the legendary career of Quincy Jones, celebrating his groundbreaking contributions to music, TV, film, and culture. His influence ranged from his iconic productions of Frank Sinatra to his unmatched...
Daily Eighties Flashback: Madonna “True Blue”
All five songs from Madonna‘s 1986 True Blue album that appeared on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart hit the Top 5. On this date in 1986, the third of those five hits, the album’s...
Daily Eighties Flashback: Big Trouble “Crazy World”
Big Trouble made one appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. On this date in 1987, that song, “Crazy World,” rose to a peak position of number 71.
25 Years Ago in the Nineties: Lou Bega “Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit of …)”
Lou Bega hit the Top 40 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart one time. Exactly 25 years ago, that song, “Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit of …),” rose to a peak position of number...
Mashup of the Week – “Take the Soul Power Back”
Mix up your week with the mashup “Take the Soul Power Back”” featuring Rage Against the Machine vs. James Brown. This track is a little bit of soul and rock.
Daily Eighties Flashback: Dionne Warwick and Luther Vandross “How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye”
In 1983, Dionne Warwick and Luther Vandross teamed up for the duet “How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye.” On this date that year, the song climbed to a peak position of number...
Daily Eighties Flashback: John Addison “Theme from Ellis Island”
Exactly 40 years ago today, the television miniseries Ellis Island began its three-episode run on CBS. The show’s theme music was composed by John Addison.
Classic Artist – Foreigner “Turning Back The Time”
Start your week off with something new and old with classic artist Foreigner. They are back with their new tune “Turning Back The Time” which is Classic Rock. The group was recently inducted into...
