It Happened 50 Years Ago: Billy Preston “Nothing from Nothing”
As a solo artist, Billy Preston hit number one on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart twice. Exactly 50 years ago, the second of that pair of hits, “Nothing from Nothing,” rose to the top of...
As a solo artist, Billy Preston hit number one on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart twice. Exactly 50 years ago, the second of that pair of hits, “Nothing from Nothing,” rose to the top of...
Five songs from Atlantic Starr’s 1985 As the Band Turns album hit the Top 40 on Billboard‘s R&B singles chart. On this date that year, the third of those five songs, “Silver Shadow,” rose to...
Far Corporation made one appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. On this date in 1986, that song, a remake of Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven,” rose to a peak position of number 89.
Ronnie Laws made one appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. On this date in 1981, that song, “Stay Awake,” rose to a peak position of number 60.
For the 1999 film Music of the Heart, *NSYNC and Gloria Estefan teamed up for the song “Music of My Heart.” Exactly 25 years ago, “Music of My Heart” rose to a peak position...
Raw Silk made two appearances on Billboard‘s Dance chart. On this date in 1982, the first and biggest hit of those two songs, “Do It to the Music,” rose to a peak position of...
As a solo artist, Glenn Frey hit the Top 40 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart seven times. On this date in 1988, the last of those seven hits, “True Love,” climbed to a peak...
Start your week off with something new and old with classic artist Michael Buble. They are back with their new tune “Quizas, Quizas, Quizas” which is a romantic ballad. The tune is part...
Four songs from Marty Stuart‘s 1989 Hillbilly Rock album made appearances on Billboard‘s Hot Country Singles chart. On this date in 1989, the first of those four songs — his version of Johnny Cash’s “Cry!...
This week’s Birthday of the Week is Natalie Maines of The Chicks (a.k.a., The Dixie Chicks). Tomorrow (October 14), Maines turns 50. To commemorate her milestone, let us know your favorite song featuring...