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How Dire Straits Revolutionized Music and Replaced Disco Icons
The fact is Dire Straits interrupted disco in the late 70s with the classic song Sultans of Swing that would take radio hostage! with their unique so…
2 years, 10 months ago
The Story of "Louie Louie" by The Kingsmen: A $50 Hit That Changed Music
The story of Louie Louie by The Kingsmen
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2 years, 10 months ago
The Chilling Tale of a Kidnapped Musician Forced to Write a Hit Song
Coming up, the terrifying story of a songwriter named John D. Loudermilk who was kidnapped by three men while sleeping in the backseat of his car dur…
2 years, 10 months ago
Eddie Van Halen Interrupted Sammy Hagar During Sex to Write "Finish What Ya Started"
Coming up, we’re giving you a rare inside look at one of the most power-packed partnerships of the rock era. Two mighty musicians at the top of their…
2 years, 10 months ago
The Emotional Power of The Beatles’ "Let It Be" and Its Timeless Legacy
The Beatles...They are easily the biggest band ever. But after they broke up officially in 1970, the world hoped for a day they would reunite. but I…
2 years, 10 months ago
The Dark Meaning Behind Men at Work’s 1983 Hit "Down Under"
This catchy/happy singalong hit was actually written after Men Without Hats singer Ivan Doroschuk was kicked out of a club for moshing. He went home…
2 years, 10 months ago
The Meaning of Eagles’ "Hotel California": A Dark Allegory of the American Dream
A Latin-flavored riff developed into an allegorical masterpiece and the signature song for America’s band. Hotel California by Eagles became their s…
2 years, 10 months ago
Why Beastie Boys Hated Their Own Hit "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party)
Coming up, we’ve got the story of three mischievous New Yorkers who disavowed one of the biggest songs… Mike D, Ad-Rock, and MCA otherwise known as …
2 years, 10 months ago
The Rise and Fall of John Parr: "St. Elmo’s Fire" and the Betrayal That Silenced Him
Coming up… an interview with the mysterious disappearing rocker of the 80s. John Parr had a massive #1 hit in the mid-80s… a song he co-wrote and rec…
2 years, 10 months ago
How Fleetwood Mac’s "The Chain" Held the Band Together During the Turmoil of Rumours
It’s a track that slowly builds energy, perseverance, & resolve. It’s a Frankenstein song… with 3 completely different songs stitched together AND …
2 years, 10 months ago