Martha and the Muffins are often thought of as “one-hit wonders” because of the success of their debut single, “Echo Beach”, in 1981. While “Echo Beach” was a huge hit…in… Read More »The Great Canadian Road Trip: Song #22/250: Echo Beach by Martha and the Muffins
Editor’s Note: I feel this post is a day late and a dollar short. It is November 14th today (as of the push of the “Publish” button). November 11th is… Read More »Keepin’ It Classy: Composition #20/50: In Flanders by Ivor Gurney
Editor’s note: Today’s post contains another one of those words that seems to have multiple spellings. I have seen the dance known as The Can-can spelled as I just did… Read More »Keepin’ It Classy: Composition #19/50: The Can-can by Jacques Offenbach
Henry the Eighth, I Am, I Am by Herman’s Hermits…Song #16/250: Reader’s Choice Editor’s Note: Just a quick note on spelling of today’s song. Today’s song was originally written and… Read More »Reader’s Choice: Song #16/250: Henry the Eighth, I Am, I Am by Herman’s Hermits
Here are some of the bands and artists who are making news with new releases this week: Horses by Maggie Rogers Maggie Rogers is one of the most interesting young… Read More »Tomorrow’s Top 40: Maggie Rogers, Prince, Mary J. Blige and Elvis Presley, too.
The country of Israel is known as the homeland of those with Jewish ancestry. The creation of Israel was one of the political consequences of World War II. After suffering… Read More »Opening Theme: Schindler’s List by John Williams…Song #21/250: The Stars of Stage and Screen.
As a child, I often thought that I would always live in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. It was where my friends were. It was where my family was. It was… Read More »The Great Canadian Road Trip: Song #21/250: Farewell To Nova Scotia as sung by Catherine McKinnon
Since I started creating song-related music posts, I have had the opportunity to talk about several songs that have connections to Halloween. So, as a bit of a break from… Read More »Halloween Songs: All Treats, No Tricks.
Come on, people now Smile on your brother Everybody get together Try to love one another right now The history of music often goes hand in hand with the history… Read More »Reader’s Choice: Song #15/250: Get Together by The Youngbloods
In this issue of Tomorrow’s Top 40 we will take quick looks at new releases by The Rolling Stones, Madonna and Blondie…all just in time for the Holiday season. We… Read More »Tomorrow’s Top 40: The Best of Today’s Newest Releases featuring The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Blondie, Tegan and Sara, Carly Rae Jepsen, Meghan Trainor, Vance Joy and, oh yes, Taylor Swift!