Tag: Top Ten
1955’s Biggest Artists and Songs Autumn Leaves was a huge song in 1955. It was released by Roger Williams (#1 on Billboard Charts), Steve Allen, Mitch Miller, Jackie Gleason, Victor Young, and The Ray Charles Singers. Based on the 1945 French song “Les feuilles mortes” (literally “The Dead Leaves”) it had a pretty good run,… Read More
1988’s Biggest Artists and SongsJody Watley (1987 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1988)U2 (Grammy for Album of the Year)Graceland – Paul Simon (Grammy for Record of the Year)New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: 10,000 Maniacs, Ice-T (solo), Traveling Wilburys, Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, Vanessa Williams, Guns N Roses, Paula Abdul,… Read More
About Music of the Sixties: Things You Need To Know In 1960, New Orleans was the place to be apparently. Hits included Johnny Horton’s The Battle of New Orleans, Freddy Cannon’s Way Down Yonder In New Orleans, Gary US Bond’s New Orleans and Walking To New Orleans by Fats Domino scored in Billboard’s charts.Chubby Checker’s… Read More
1956’s Biggest Artists, Albums and SongsElvis Presley managed to do what no one had done before – crossing over Pop, R&B, and Country, all while making Rock and Roll almost respectable. His single Don’t Be Cruel, with the reverse side Hound Dog, spent most of the summer on ’56 in the top Billboard chart position… Read More
Your Complete 2000s Music ChecklistSome of the most notable genres and sub-genres of music from the 2000s include:Pop: Pop music remained popular in the 2000s, with artists like Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Christina Aguilera achieving widespread success.Rock: Rock music also continued to be popular in the 2000s, with many sub-genres emerging and gaining traction.… Read More
Your Complete 90s Pop Music ChecklistSome of the most notable genres and sub-genres of music from the 1990s include:Rock: Rock music continued to be popular in the 1990s, with several sub-genres emerging and gaining traction. Some of the most notable sub-genres of rock music from the 1990s include alternative rock, grunge, and Britpop.Pop: Pop music… Read More
1984’s Biggest Artists and SongsCulture Club (1983 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1984) Michael Jackson (Grammy for Album of the Year)Beat It – Michael Jackson (Grammy for Record of the Year)New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Motley Crue, Wang Chung, UB40, Cameo,Tina Turner (solo), Madonna, Twisted Sister, John… Read More
1991’s Biggest Artists and SongsMariah Carey (1990 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1991)Quincy Jones & Various Artists (Grammy for Album of the Year)Another Day In Paradise – Phil Collins (Grammy for Record of the Year)New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Brand New Heavies, Jasmine Guy, Too $hort, Shabba Ranks, Jodeci, The Rembrandts,… Read More
1959’s Biggest Artists and SongsBobby Darin (1st Best New Artist Grammy Winner, for 1958, awarded in 1959) Bobby’s career started with a songwriting partnership with Don Kirshner. His first hit was written after a bet that he could not write a song that started out with the words, “Splish Splash, I was takin’ a bath.”… Read More
2002’s Biggest Artists and SongsAlicia Keys (Best New Artist Grammy Winner)Walk On – U2 (Grammy for Record of the Year)New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Ashanti, Avril Lavigne, Vanessa Carlton, Jimmy Eat World, KellyClarkson, Kelly Rowland, DJ Sammy, John Mayer, Paulina Rubinoiio,Jack Johnson, Cee-Lo2002’s Retro Top 10 Hits1. a Moment Like This – Kelly… Read More
1993’s Biggest Artists and SongsArrested Development (1992 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1993)Eric Clapton (Grammy for Album of the Year)Tears In Heaven – Eric Clapton (Grammy for Record of the Year)New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Ace of Base, Soul Asylum, Gin Blossoms, 2Pac, Inner Circle, Radiohead, RuPaul, Alan Jackson, Stone Temple,… Read More