Author: Thomas Newman

One of the most beloved and iconic Mexican singers of all time was Javier Solis. He was known for his passionate ballads and powerful voice. His music has touched the hearts of millions of people…

Talk about rising star power! “The Outsiders” featured so many young future big film stars that it was almost blinding. Not to mention the fact that it was directed by the future Godfather mega-director, Francis…

This featherweight male-bonding adventure-comedy was a story by three individuals; Fred Wolf, Harris Goldberg, and Tom Nursall. The film, Without a Paddle, debuted on the 20th of August 2004 and was filmed on the central…

Whether you are looking to spice up your next party or just want to know what the best piano bar songs of all time are, you have come to the right place! In this blog…

Apart from being associated with the Christmas season, his singing voice and goatee were his trademarks, and I’m sure most people recognize him by these features. Burl Ives is a well-known musician, storyteller, actor, and…

It’s hard to believe that it has been over 50 years since the death of jazz singer and trumpeter Louis Prima, but his music is still as popular as ever. Many consider him to be…

Jim Henson directed this 1986 classic co-written with Dennis Lee and Terry Jones. The movie stars David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, and Toby Froud. Before Bowie was chosen for the role in the movie, there were…

There’s just something about the night that inspires music. Maybe it’s the peace and quiet, or the mystery of the dark. Whatever it is, there are some great songs out there about the night. In…

It’s hard to go wrong with an album that consists entirely of compositions by John Lennon and Paul McCarney (with a few little numbers by George Harrison for good measure), and the I am Sam…