10 Surprising Facts About Wham!’s “Last Christmas”
Over the course of his illustrious career, George Michael gave the world many gifts. One that keeps on giving is “Last Christmas,” the 1984 holiday classic by Wham!, Michael's pop duo with Andrew Ridgeley.
2023-12-01 06:29
Unraveling the Many Mysteries of Neil Diamond’s ’Sweet Caroline’
Now’s a good time—so good, so good, so good—to dig into the rich history of Neil Diamond's iconic tune.
2023-12-01 04:50
What Is the Longest Song Ever Recorded?
The Guinness World Record holder for longest song ever is based on a 16th-century Indian poem.
2023-11-23 01:55
12 Surprising Facts About Britney Spears
Britney Spears’s songs, music videos, and live performances defined an era and inspired an entire generation of future pop stars.
2023-11-09 04:45
12 Outrageous Facts About Twisted Sister
The shock rockers' "overnight" success was a long time coming.
2023-10-23 18:45
The Surprisingly Long History of the Word ‘Yo’
The word ‘yo’ was around long before Rocky movies and rap songs.
2023-10-12 23:24
Parental Advisory: When Tipper Gore Took on ‘80s Rock Music
Suggestive lyrics from bands like Twisted Sister led to the 1985 Parents Music Resource Center Senate hearing on whether musicians should be allowed to rock without parental supervision.
2023-09-15 03:16
A Forgotten George Gershwin Musical Just Made Its American Debut
The last time anybody saw a fully-orchestrated production of Gershwin's "Primrose," it was 1925.
2023-09-10 22:56
10 Kind of Blue Facts About Miles Davis
Celebrating the legendary musician, who said he "changed music five or six times," was born on May 26, 1926.
2023-09-10 19:17
How Phil Collins Accidentally Created the Sound That Defined 1980s Music
You may have never heard the phrase “gated reverb,” but you've most definitely heard the effect. And you can thank Phil Collins for that.
2023-09-02 00:57
Thirty Years Ago, Elton John Was Forced Offstage By a Swarm of Crickets
In 1993, Elton John had to abruptly end a concert in Melbourne 30 minutes early due to an uninvited swarm of insects.
2023-06-12 22:24
10 Operatic Facts About Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody”
Nearly a half-century after its release, Queen’s classic “mock opera”—a favorite of Wayne and Garth’s—is still regularly cited as one of the greatest songs ever recorded.
2023-06-05 22:00