If you were around in the ’80s, you’ll probably remember dancing to The Weather Girls’ It’s Raining Men or singing along to A-Ha’s Take On Me. Both songs were massive, and both bands seemed to be on the brink of massive global superstardom. And then nothing. Fame is fickle, and top 40 hits are hard…
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 performed that they can even make us believe in things that we wouldn’t normally believe in, like love at first…
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 began. But even if you don’t recall the name of the band, you’ll have no trouble singing along with any…
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 ice cream. Here are ten awesome songs about ice cream we recommend you add to your playlist. 10. “Ice Cream…
Some artists seem to live in the top 40, some never visit it at all, and still others show up once and are never heard of again. Back in the ’90s, music became as disposable as fashion, resulting in a stream of acts that disappeared almost as quickly as they arrived. But even if the…
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 the Vietnam era to compliment certain scenes. While not every song on the Platoon soundtrack appears in the film, as…
In 2008, CCM singer-songwriter Matt Maher released his major-label debut, Empty and Beautiful. Since then, he’s racked up three albums on the Top 25 Christian Albums chart, nine Grammy Award nominations, more than 20 GMA/Gospel Music Association Dove Award nominations, won the title of BMI Songwriter of the Year twice, and even performed in front…
“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 mockery out of him for trying to follow in his biological father’s footsteps. Written by Pam Brady, the film ranked…
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 Hot 100 chart and many of which became international hits. During his career, Pickett helped to shape the sound of…