Looking back at the biggest radio hits of 1966, it was an era where popular vocalists were still finding room on Top 40 playlists alongside British Invasion bands, soul hits and the occasional novelty smash. Some of the songs on Miami’s WQAM year-end survey remain fresh more than 50 years...
Duke Ellington The Ellington Era: 1927-1940 1963 Dusty Springfield Dusty in Memphis 1969 Dwight Yoakam Buenas Noches From A Lonely Room 1988 Dwight Yoakam This Time 1993 Dwight Yoakam Guitars, Cadillacs Etc. Etc. 1986 Dwight Yoakam Hillbilly Deluxe 1987 Earth, Wind & Fire That’s The Way Of ...
While Gia Coppola’s The Last Showgirl explores the end of an era for the glitzy, glamorous dancers, the first showgirls were introduced to the U.S. in The Ziegfield Follies, a series of revues on Broadway from 1907 to 1927, inspired by the famed dancers at the Folies Bergère in ...
It has become one of their most famous numbers and "quickly became one of the most popular American songs to emerge from the wartime era, gaining currency away from Broadway first on the radio and recordings, and then later on numerous television variety shows."[1] Brooks Atkinson, reviewing...
"I went my own way and I made it/ I'm your favorite reference, baby," Charli xcx exclaims on the cocky opening line before comparing herself to friends like model/musician Gabbriette and actress Julia Fox. "360" is a cheeky reflection of the ever-growing digital era, giving fellow in...
Tommy Dorsey. Tommy Dorsey's trombone skills and sentimental ballads, often featuring vocalist Frank Sinatra, made his orchestra a beloved fixture of the Swing Era. These leaders brought unique styles and contributions, collectively defining the zenith of big bands in jazz, marking a crucial moment...
In an era when dancing was often dismissed as “feminine,” Kelly’s confidence and style made it clear that this art form could be as athletic as any sport. A trained gymnast and natural athlete, he brought a powerful, even gritty energy to his routines that hadn’t been seen in musi...
" sold fewer copies than the best-selling album from any previous year during the SoundScan era. Of course, it could have been much worse for the soundtrack, which only sold 6,000 copies in its first week. Meanwhile, the movie was a cultural phenomenon and launched a franchise that raked...
The “Gangster Golden Era” really lasted just three years from 1933 to 1936. This was also the era of the FBI’s “War on Crime”. The FBI started out as a bumbling band of overmatched amateurs who initially didn’t even carry firearms. J. Edgar’s boys lost suspects, botched stake...
1980s-era Halloween had its own vibe, from the waxy candy bags to the widespread fear of razor blades in apples. Think you can handle the nostalgia? Keep scrolling if you dare! Gallery Credit:Stephen Lenz McDonalds Halloween Gift Certificates ...