Over 30 years after it was released, Good Morning Vietnam, the touching, funny drama starring Robin Williams as an irreverent but popular US Army DJ in Vietnam during the mid-’60s, is still as fresh as ever. Williams’ consummate performance makes the film, but it’s impossible to overlook the importance of the soundtrack, a hugely enjoyable…
When it comes to country music, few artists have had as much impact as Mel Tillis. Mel Tillis was an American country music singer and songwriter. He was born in Tampa, Florida, on August 8, 1932, and died in Ocala, Florida, on November 19, 2017. Tillis was a prolific songwriter, penning over 1,000 songs during…
Free Guy was released in 2021 and is directed by Shawn Levy. It stars Ryan Reynolds, who also produced the movie as the lead character; a bank teller who realizes he lives in a world where he is a secondary character in a video game. Once he realizes this, he decides that he wants to…
Ingrid Andress is an American singer and songwriter. She is signed to Warner Records Nashville. She released her debut single, “Lady Like”, in 2020. According to Wikipedia, Andress was born in 1991, in Denver, Colorado. Andress’ father is from Trinidad and Tobago and her mother is from the United States. Andress has two older sisters….
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…
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…
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…
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 harmonies and catchy tunes have stood the test of time, and -continue to be enjoyed by fans around the world….