What is the Hangout Music Festival? Music Events by da jack hayford - April 4, 2023April 4, 20230 The Hangout Music Festival is an annual music festival held in Gulf Shores, Alabama, USA. It was first held in 2010 and has since become one of the most popular and highly anticipated music festivals in the United States. The festival is known for its beautiful beachside location, eclectic music
WTF? Testicle Festival. Music Events Music News by da jack hayford - April 3, 2023May 16, 20230 Don't worry, your balls will remain intact! Whether you call them Rocky Mountian Oysters, Cowboy Caviar, Tendergroin or simply Bull Balls. We've ordered a metric ton of bull balls and they'll be served all weekend long. Come partake in this midwest delicacy. Testyfest.us Editors Note: I had never heard of this event. Yes, certainly I've
Bye Bye Love: Remembering Phil Everly Music Legends Song Lyrics Songwriting by da jack hayford - March 30, 2023March 31, 20230 Before the Beatles, there were the Everly Bros. Chet Atkins (Renowned Guitar Player/Innovator and Music Executive) Phil Everly As the Los Angeles Times and other media reported, Phil Everly, the younger of the rock n' roll famous Everly Brothers, "died Friday, January 3, 2014 at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank [CA] of complications from chronic obstructive
Who Wrote the Pink Panther Theme Music? Music and Movies Music in Commercials Theme Songs by da jack hayford - March 30, 2023May 1, 20230 The Pink Panther theme is one of the most famous movie soundtracks of all time. It was written by Henry Mancini (April 16, 1924 – June 14, 1994), whose career spanned 40 years and garnered the composer four Oscars and twenty Grammys, the all-time record for a pop artist. [Since surpassed by Beyonce] The Ultimate
The Cat’s In The Cradle of Islam…Everyone Jump Upon the Peace Train Music Legends Number 1 Songs Song Lyrics Songwriting by da jack hayford - March 30, 2023April 24, 20230 Harry Chapin OK so let's get this straight. Cat Stevens did not write or record "Cat's In The Cradle" despite listings to the contrary on the web and the perhaps natural popular misconception. "Cat's In the Cradle" was written by the late great performing songwriter/activist Harry Chapin. (Actually, the words to the song were written by
1-2-3-4 Tell Me That You Love Me More Music in Commercials by da jack hayford - March 29, 2023March 29, 20230 Feist "1-2-3-4, Tell Me That You Love Me More." What a refreshing sound and song from the Toronto-based folk-alternative singer (Leslie) Feist back in 2005. You probably first came to know it from the now obsolete APPLE i-POD NANO video/commercial which helped blow up Feist for Interscope Records. "Feist, who records under her surname
Everybody’s Talkin’: About Harry Nilsson Music and Movies Music in Commercials Music Legends Number 1 Songs Theme Songs by da jack hayford - March 29, 2023April 27, 20230 Harry Nilsson is my favorite singer of all time. He was also a great piano player and brilliant all around musician. But his VOICE, and amazing vocal abilities, I think, are unequaled. Harry was a troubled, perhaps devilish guy with the absolute voice of an angel. This documentary is a
What is the Country Thunder Music Festival? Music Events by da jack hayford - March 29, 2023July 13, 20230 Country Thunder is a music festival brand that hosts several concerts in North America each year. They have operated festivals in Wisconsin and Arizona since 1996, and shows in Saskatchewan since 2005 and in Alberta since 2016. In 2019, Country Thunder Florida joined the family! Past acts include: Garth Brooks, Kenny Rogers, John
Who Won the iHeart Music Awards? Music Awards Music Culture Music Education Music Events by da jack hayford - March 28, 2023March 28, 20230 2023 iHeart Music Award Winners Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Drake, SZA, Bad Bunny, Doja Cat, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Morgan Wallen are among the winners of the varied musical categories featured in the 2023 iHeart Music Awards. For a complete list of nominees and winners, visit the iHeart Music Awards website. History
What are the CMT Awards? Music Awards Music Events by da jack hayford - March 27, 2023April 6, 20230 Lainey Wilson With four nods, Lainey Wilson is the leading nominee at the 2023 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, which will broadcast live from Austin, Texas' Moody Center on 8 p.m. (ET) Sunday, April 3rd 2023, on CBS. Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini will host the show. Cody Johnson, Brown and Jelly Roll
Stagecoach Music Festival Music Events by da jack hayford - March 26, 2023March 27, 20230 The Stagecoach Music Festival began in 2007 and has since become a major event for the country music industry, attracting top performers and thousands of fans from all over the world. Over the years, the festival has featured some of the biggest names in country music, including Kenny Chesney, Eric
What is the March Madness Music Festival? Music Events Music in Sports by da jack hayford - March 26, 2023March 26, 20230 The March Madness Music Festival is an annual event organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). It is typically held over the weekend of the Final Four of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and features a lineup of popular musicians and bands. In 2023, the festival promises to be
What is the Ultra Music Festival? Music Culture Music Events by da jack hayford - March 23, 2023March 23, 20230 Ultra Music Festival (UMF) is one of the biggest electronic dance music festivals in the world, held annually in Miami, Florida. The festival started in 1999 and has since grown to become a global phenomenon, attracting thousands of music fans from all over the world. The festival is known for
Dreamville Festival Raleigh NC Music Culture Music Events by da jack hayford - March 23, 2023March 23, 20230 Dreamville Festival is an annual music festival that takes place in Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded by rapper J. Cole and his record label, Dreamville Records, the festival celebrates the rich musical heritage of the city and provides a platform for emerging artists to showcase their talent. The festival is a
Where is Treefort Music Fest? Music Events Music for a Cause by da jack hayford - March 22, 2023March 22, 20230 Treefort Music Fest is a yearly event that takes place in Boise, Idaho, and has been gaining popularity since its inception in 2012. It's a five-day music festival that celebrates music, art, and culture in a unique way. The festival has a diverse range of performers, from indie rock bands
What is the New Orleans Jazz Fest? Music Culture Music Events Music History by da jack hayford - March 22, 2023March 22, 20230 The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, also known as Jazz Fest, is one of the most iconic music festivals in the world. It has been held annually in New Orleans, Louisiana, since 1970, and has become a cultural celebration of the city's rich music heritage. The festival is a
Essence Festival of Culture Music Culture Music Events by da jack hayford - March 22, 2023March 22, 20230 The Essence Festival of Culture is an annual event that celebrates Black culture, music, and empowerment. The festival takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana, over a period of four days and features a lineup of renowned musical artists, keynote speakers, and cultural events. The festival attracts hundreds of thousands of
What is the Meaning Of Bonnaroo? Music Events Music History by da jack hayford - March 22, 2023March 27, 20230 If you’re a music lover, then likely you have heard of Bonnaroo. This four-day music and arts festival is one of the most popular in the United States, attracting thousands of fans from around the world each year. The festival takes place in Manchester, Tennessee, on a 700-acre farm that
What Does Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Mean? Music and Movies Music Awards Music Business Music Education Music History Music Legends Song Lyrics by da jack hayford - March 22, 2023April 25, 20230 The word is a compound word, and said by Richard Lederer in his book Crazy English to be made up of these words: super- "above", cali- "beauty", fragilistic- "delicate", expiali- "to atone", and -docious "educable", with all of these parts combined meaning "Atoning for being educable through delicate beauty. Wikipedia.org Mary Poppins LP It's not the longest
Who Wrote the Theme from The Exorcist? Music and Movies Music Business Music History Theme Songs by da jack hayford - March 21, 2023March 21, 20230 The Exorcist Poster What do you remember most about the controversial 1973 horror film, The Exorcist? The special effects like Linda Blair, as the possessed Regan, swiveling her head 360 degrees? The graphic language often parodied as "Your mother sews socks that smell"? The phenomenon? It was the biggest grossing (no pun intended!) film of
Who Played the Organ on Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone”? Music Business Music History Music Legends by da jack hayford - March 20, 2023March 21, 20230 EVERYBODY MUST GET STONED. Oops! Wrong song. EVERYBODY knows the words to Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone"! Oops, not quite right. EVERYBODY knows SOME OF THE WORDS to Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone"! "Like a Rolling Stone" just may be the greatest rock n' roll song of all time. Rolling Stone
Who Sang Total Eclipse of the Heart? Music Business Music in Commercials Number 1 Songs by da jack hayford - March 20, 2023March 22, 20230 Bonnie Tyler In 1982 prolific hit songwriter Jim Steinman produced Bonnie Tyler's Faster Than the Speed of Night album and wrote the single, "Total Eclipse of the Heart," which hit #1 and remained there for 4 weeks. At virtually the same time, Steinman had given another of his songs to the
What is The Stripper Song? Music in Commercials Number 1 Songs Special Occasion Music by da jack hayford - March 19, 2023April 24, 20230 Take It Off...Take It All Off! Ever look at your "significant other" after a night out on the town, a few drinks and some merriment, and say seductively as they begin to undress, "take it off, take it all off!"? Where did that come from? And then he or she begins to laugh
Who is Professor Longhair? Music Legends by da jack hayford - March 19, 2023June 15, 20230 Professor Longhair "Henry Roeland Byrd (a.k.a Professor Longhair) was Born in Bogalusa, Louisiana, on December 19, 1918 [and died January 30, 1980 in New Orleans at age 62]. The Henry Roeland Byrd story is fundamentally the story of an artist who created his own musical world, constantly refining and elaborating a
Who Sang Rock Me Gently? Music in Commercials Number 1 Songs Song Lyrics by da jack hayford - March 19, 2023April 29, 20230 Andy Kim Who sang "Rock Me Gently"? Yep, the one in the Jeep Liberty TV commercial where the coyote eats the bird and then spits it out. "Rock Me Gently, Rock Me Slowly..." Who is that? Neil Diamond (think "Sweet Caroline" and "Cracklin' Rosie")? NOPE. Not Neil Diamond. But same vintage,
Music and the Civil War Music and Politics Music Education Music History by da jack hayford - March 19, 2023March 19, 20230 "The American Civil War (1861–1865) was a major war between the United States (the "Union") and eleven Southern slave states that declared their secession and formed the Confederate States of America, led by President Jefferson Davis. The Union, led by President Abraham Lincoln and the Republican Party, opposed the expansion of
Jesus Loves the Little Children Lyrics Spiritual Music by da jack hayford - March 19, 2023March 21, 20230 "Several of George F. Root's songs, such as 'Just Before the Battle, Mother' and 'Battle Cry of Freedom,' were written during the Civil War, but his musical imagination covered a wide field. From singing boy soprano in a Boston church to a career with his brother in a Chicago music
I Got You Babe Music and Movies Music and Politics Music Business Music in Commercials Music Legends Song Lyrics by da jack hayford - March 19, 2023May 1, 20230 Do you know anyone who hasn't seen the great 1993 movie Goundhog Day starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell? Timeless! (No pun intended.) Sonny and Cher It's impossible not to come away from the film humming the Sonny (Bono) and Cher hit "I Got You Babe" from the soundtrack—it's what wakes up weatherman Phil
Everybody Wants to Rule The World Music and Movies Music in Commercials Number 1 Songs Song Lyrics by da jack hayford - March 19, 2023May 24, 20230 While watching NBC's Medium ("But For the Grace of God"), which centered around the solving of a young girl's murder in the 1980s, I was struck by the effective and nostalgic use of original 80s pop music in the soundtrack, including "Everybody Want to Rule the World" by the British duo Tears
Come Together Lyrics Music in Commercials Song Lyrics by da jack hayford - March 15, 2023April 19, 20230 Abbey Road, which introduced "Come Together," was the last studio album recorded by the Beatles (although Let It Be was actually released after Abbey Road). Also notable about this album was the emergence of George Harrison as a hit songwriter, penning "Something" and "Here Comes the Sun," arguably two of