Born December 21, 1946, Brenda Holloway is an American singer who has had a successful career in music. She is one of the greats for her influence on music and her amazing vocal abilities. Holloway started her career as a singer in the early 1960s. She was signed to Motown Records in 1965 and released…
This was the first time Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan co-starred in a romantic comedy. Later, they shared the screen in You’ve Got Mail, a reimagining of the Jimmy Stewart movie Little Shop Around The Corner. In Sleepless in Seattle, they brought Nora Ephron’s script to life and captured it in such a way it’s…
Jay and the Americans were one of the most successful groups of the 1960s. With hits like “This Magic Moment” and “Cara Mia,” they achieved widespread popularity and left a lasting legacy. Their songs have been covered by countless artists over the years and continue to be popular favorites. They were able to make a…
On May 13, 2009, the 2009 computer-animated film, (Up), made its debut before hitting North American theaters on May 29 that same year. In the movie, which starred the voices of Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai, and Bob Peterson, Carl Fredricksen (voiced by Asner) and a wilderness explorer named Russell (voiced by Nagai) embark…
Roy Hamilton was a legendary singer who had a successful career spanning over two decades. His voice was truly unique and unmatched in its power and range. He started his career in the 1940s and continued to sing until his death in 1969. During that time, he recorded some of the most iconic songs. His…
Mulan is an amusing re-imagining of the classic ballad. Was she a real person? Intriguingly scholars of the topic are torn, but regardless this dynamic female warrior is a source of inspiration and a symbol of female empowerment to millions. The music from the Mulan soundtrack is well chosen for the film and primarily composed…
Born Taalib Hassan Johnson on September 16, 1977, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Musiq Soulchild is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and record producer. He started in the music industry at 18, when he released his debut album Aijuswanaseing. Since then, he has released six more studio albums, the most recent was Soulstar in 2016. Musiq is known…
Don McLean is an American singer-songwriter who is best known for his hits “American Pie” and “Vincent (Starry Starry Night).” McLean has released numerous iconic songs that have become staples of American culture throughout his career. He is often referred to as the “King of the Trail” and the “American Troubadour.” When it comes to…
Glen Danzig started his career as a singer for the groups Samhain and Misfits, turning to his namesake heavy metal band Danzig later. The controversial group combined heavy metal with various genres. You heard blues and darkness that gave them their signature sound in some albums with abrupt changes utilizing experimental sounds. The group released…