Lets review the top Billboard hits that brought not only the 1970s to a close but will also signal the final quiz in this series. Its been a gas! Hope youve enjoyed them.
Over the course of his music career, he released thirteen studio albums and two greatest hits compilities, earning him two Grammy Awards and several nominations. Notably, his 1990 album Mama Said Knock You Out is considered a classic in the hip-hop genre. In addition to his music, LL ...
It’s a rock and roll movie. The Hitch-Hiker They should not have picked up that hitch-hiking sociopath, but then there wouldn't be a movie. Based on a true story, 'The Hitch-Hiker' is a 1953 oldie starring Edmund O’Brien and Frank Lovejoy on the road, and William Tallman as t...
The only one of ABBA's string of hits to make it to #1 in the U.S., "Dancing Queen" also hit #1 in 13 other countries. It might also be their most misunderstood song. According toa poll conducted by Blinkbox in 2014, 22% of listeners reported hearing the famous lyrics this way. ...
This blew me away when I first heard it. I used to drive my parents crazy playing this song really loud back in the 1970s. Now I drive my wife crazy playing it. The song ticks her off. It’s great rock and roll. The song was released on the albumSon of Schmilssonin 1972.Peter ...
Harvey Randall: One of the few games I've played that actually makes choosing to suck at it a mechanic itself. Papers, Please plays with the space of failure in games—often a mere punishment—and asks you just how many hits you're willing to take to preserve goodness in a drab and ...
‘Twas a fine year for film with a smattering of highlights, from magic rock dramas to alligator horror, anime blockbusters to feminist comedy, with critical darlings and box office hits often coming from the least expected of corners. Oh and Disney cleaning up at the bank per usual.Read ...
The Eagles, formed in 1971, have churned out quite a number of universally loved rock hits. None are quite so famous as “Hotel California,” which was released in 1976 and remains a beloved classic. It is one of the world’s top-selling bands, having sold...
forHolland— an entire barn near Amsterdam was fashioned into a studio, where basic tracks were recorded. The self-produced LP was finished in Los Angeles, and demonstrated that the Beach Boys, best known for their sun, sand and surf pop hits, were more than capable of a more mature ...
His legendary orchestra featured icons such as Lester Young, Jo Jones, and Buck Clayton, enabling them to create unforgettable hits like "One O'Clock Jump," "Jumpin' at the Woodside," and "April in Paris." With a career spanning decades, Count Basie's influence on the genre is undeniable...