Eddy Grant had the whole world rocking down to “Electric Avenue” in 1983. Even the ones who didn’t have a clue what the song meant. The post Why Most People Missed the…
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The 1966 Track by The Who That Was Inspired by Smokey Robinson and Censored for Its American Audience
The Who guitarist Pete Townshend wrote the 1966 single, “Substitute”, with a little help from Motown group Smokey Robinson and The Miracles. The post The 1966 Track by The Who That Was…
Jason Aldean Just Joined an Elite Club With His Latest Country Airplay No. 1
Notching his 26th Country Airplay hit with “How Far Does a Goodbye Go,” Jason Aldean has now tied three fellow superstars. The post Jason Aldean Just Joined an Elite Club With His…
The Alternate, Arguably Clunkier Title That Nearly Replaced Simon & Garfunkel’s “Mrs. Robinson”
Simon & Garfunkel’s 1968 hit almost had a different (and arguably worse) title before settling on “Mrs. Robinson”. The post The Alternate, Arguably Clunkier Title That Nearly Replaced Simon & Garfunkel’s “Mrs….
The Song That Brought Rock Band Golden Earring Back From Obscurity in America
It had zero to do with Rod Serling. But “Twilight Zone” defied the odds by bringing Golden Earring back to the US charts after a decade away. The post The Song That…