Author: Thomas Newman

The talent of some musicians is undeniable. They can make us feel a wide range of emotions with their music, from happiness and nostalgia to anger and sorrow. Some songs are so beautifully written and…

The ’70s may have spawned dozens of iconic stars like David Bowie and Elton John, but it also produced a huge number of one-hit wonders whose time at the top was over almost before it…

Ice cream is a popular snack that most people prefer licking on a hot day or when winding up their day. Musicians already know this, so they compose songs with direct or deeper meanings about…

In Platoon, director Oliver Stone crafted a film which served to show Americans at home what really went on during those years. The film took place during 1967 and 1968 and used the music of…

“Hot Rod” is a 2007- comedy film that broke the ceiling in movie theaters in the US and worldwide. The storyline revolves around the main character, Rod Kimble, and his stepfather, who obsessively makes a…

Pickett was an American musician and a most known singer. Pickett is an important figure in the creation of American soul music, having recorded more than 50 songs. His songs made in the US Billboard…

The Teen Wolf soundtrack was released in 1985 and contained a mix of rock, pop, and new wave songs. The movie is a coming-of-age romantic fantasy comedy and did reasonably well at the box office….

If you’re a fan of classic rock ‘n’ roll, then you’re probably familiar with The Ronettes. This all-female trio from New York City was one of the most popular groups of the 1960s. Their soulful…

The 1985 movie Real Genius was a classic, funny film about a fifteen-year-old prodigy who goes to Pacific Tech, a highly lauded engineering school. Mitch Taylor, played by Gabe Jarret, is awkward and doesn’t fit…