Author: Thomas Newman

If you’re a fan of the Oceans 11 franchise, you know that the soundtracks are always on point. The latest entry in the series, Oceans 11, was released in 2001 and featured a fantastic lineup…

Easy Rider was a film about two bikers, Wyatt and Billy, who ride from Los Angeles to New Orleans in search of freedom. The film was released in 1969 and is now considered a classic….

As anyone with even a passing interest in music knows, animals make great song titles. They can be cute, funny, or just plain interesting, and they always manage to add an extra layer of interest…

There are some bands that are just synonymous with a certain era. The winger is one of those bands. They burst onto the scene in the late 80s and early 90s with their brand of…

Some bands are just iconic. They define an era and their music is impossible to forget. Tommy James and the Shondells are one of those bands. With hits like “Crimson and Clover,” “Crystal Blue Persuasion,”…

When it comes to movie soundtracks, Gladiator is one of the all-time greats. Hans Zimmer’s epic score perfectly captures the grandeur and drama of Ridley Scott’s classic film. If you’re a fan of the movie…

Woodrow Guthrie was one of the most significant figures in American folk music, and his songs continue to be enjoyed by audiences today. He was known for his protest music and his country and talking…

Gary Stewart was an American musician and songwriter best known for his outlaw country and country-rock music. He was born in Jenkins, Kentucky, on May 28, 1944, and died in Fort Pierce, Florida, on December…

Since the 1950s, the harmonica has been featured in rock songs of various genres. The instrument is particularly associated with blues-rock and rockabilly. It has also been used in more recent hits like “The Weight”…