Who is Oliver Anthony? Music and Politics Music Culture Music for a Cause Music News Music Trivia Song Lyrics by da jack hayford - August 20, 2023August 23, 20230 Oliver Anthony is the stage name of musician Christopher Anthony Lunsford, an unassuming man from Virginia, whose country song "Rich Men North of Richmond" has taken country music and conservative leaning news outlets by storm, propelling his streaming debut to the top or near the top of a number of
Randy Meisner: Another Eagle Flies Music Awards Music Business Music Culture Music History Music Legends Music News Music Trivia by da jack hayford - July 29, 2023August 5, 20230 In the world of rock and roll, there are legendary bands that have left an indelible mark on the music industry. The Eagles undoubtedly stand among these giants, and one of the foundational members who played a crucial role in shaping their signature sound is Randy Meisner. Sadly, Meisner died
Louis Armstrong: What A Wonderful World Music and Movies Music Business Music for a Cause Music in Commercials Music Legends Music Trivia Number 1 Songs Song Lyrics Special Occasion Music Spiritual Music by da jack hayford - July 16, 2023July 21, 20230 Often a great performing artist's career is largely defined by one very famous song. One might name Frank Sinatra and "New York, New York," Ray Charles and "Georgia," Tony Bennett and "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" in this regard. Clearly the legendary jazz great Louis Armstrong and his classic
Who Invented The Saxophone? Music Events Music History Music Legends Music Trivia by da jack hayford - July 9, 2023July 10, 20230 Featured Image Courtesy of National Saxophone Day In the vast universe of music, there are few names that carry more weight and significance than that of Adolphe Sax (Thus the name of his invention, get it?). Born in Dinant, Belgium, in 1814, Sax was a visionary inventor and gifted musician who
I’m Too Sexy For My… Music in Commercials Music Trivia Novelty Songs Number 1 Songs Song Lyrics by da jack hayford - June 29, 2023June 30, 20230 What are YOU too sexy for? Well, if you're like me, twenty some years ago I was a whole lot sexier for a whole lot more! Right Said Fred In 1992, "I'm Too Sexy" spent seven weeks at #1 and R*S*F was the first British band since the Beatles debuted at #1 in 1964
Who Wrote God Bless America? Music and Movies Music Culture Music History Music Trivia Song Lyrics Songwriting Special Occasion Music Spiritual Music by da jack hayford - June 19, 2023July 9, 20230 Irving Berlin 1906 Irving Berlin, by all accounts one of America's greatest songwriters, came to America in 1893 when his parents left Russia to escape persecution. Drafted into the Army in 1918, he was assigned to create songs for an Army show, Yip! Yip! Yaphank. (Yaphank, on New York's Long Island,
The Battle Hymn of the Republic Music and Movies Music and Politics Music Culture Music Education Music for a Cause Music in Commercials Music Trivia Spiritual Music TV Music by da jack hayford - June 15, 2023July 29, 20230 Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory According to Wikipedia, "The original words and music [to The Battle Hymn of the Republic] were written in 1853 by South Carolinian William Steffe and was sung as a campfire spiritual. The catchy tune spread across the country, taking on many sets of new lyrics (most
Who Wrote the Rock Classic Wild Thing? Music and Movies Music Business Music Trivia Number 1 Songs by da jack hayford - June 14, 2023June 14, 20230 Recorded by such diverse acts as Kermit the Frog, Jeff Beck, and Jimi Hendrix, it was Andover England's The Troggs who took "Wild Thing" to #1 in 1966. "Hailing from the relatively unknown British town of Andover, the Troggs hooked up with manager/producer Larry Page (who was involved in the Kinks' early affairs) in
Who Sang Spirit in the Sky? Norman Greenbaum Released in 1969, "Spirit In The Sky" is the song that put folk-rocker Norman Greenbaum in the "one-hit-wonder" category of popular music. The song has endured despite Greenbaum's short and uneven career in record-making. (Greenbaum was known for unusual songs with odd titles such as "Canned Ham." But hey,
Is The Weeknd Changing His Name? Music Events Music History Music Legends Music News Music Trivia by da jack hayford - May 23, 2023May 24, 20230 In the world of pop stars, it's not unheard of for a major established artist to change their name, their showbiz moniker, in the middle of their career. Prince became a Symbol (or the Artist Formerly Known as Prince.) In the midst of a contractual dispute with Warner Bros. in 1993, he
Fun Things To Do In Nashville Music Culture Music Education Music Events Music Trivia Nashville by da jack hayford - May 22, 2023July 5, 20230 Don't Forget to Try the Famous Nashville Hot Chicken! Country Music Hall of Fame The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, located on Demonbreun Street in downtown Nashville, has been called the “Smithsonian of Country Music.” Renowned for its broad cultural impact, educational value, and unmatched collection of historically important artifacts
American Idol and the Evolution of Talent Shows Since the 1930s, long before we became addicted to television (much less the Internet!), Americans have been mesmerized by "talent shows." What? American Idol isn't a recent phenomenon? Hardly. While talent competitions (and certainly Beauty Pageants) existed before the 20th century, it was radio, and then TV that hooked the public for good. The Original
Who Wrote the Words to Turn! Turn! Turn!? Well, that is a tough question. The iconic Turn! Turn! Turn! probably has a lot of co-authors. Folk Legend Pete Seeger Photo Courtesy of Billboard "Pete Seeger, along with the folk missionaries Leadbelly, Woody Guthrie, Lee Hays and Odetta, has sung authentic American folk songs for so many years that his own
Who is Sneaky Pete? No, not Sneaky Pete the TV crime series that ran from 2015-2019. We're talking about the legendary pedal steel guitar player "Sneaky" Pete Kleinow. Most people who have heard of Sneaky Pete know him as the incomparable pedal steel player of the also-legendary Flying Burrito Brothers, headed by (another legend!) Gram Parsons,
Who Wrote Ode to Billy Joe? Note: The actual title of this famous song is "Ode to Billie Joe" but it is commonly referenced and searched for as "Ode to Billy Joe." Bobbie Gentry 1969 Ode to Billy Joe is a song written and performed originally by Bobbie Gentry. Released in July 1967, it quickly became a hit
First Rock and Roll Record? Bill Haley The genesis of rock and roll: Where and when did it all begin? Some have claimed that Elvis Presley's 1954 cover of bluesman Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup's "That's All Right" is the definitive first rock and roll recording. Others trace the "first" R&R record back to 1951 and a
The Hills Are Alive… The Sound of Music received five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, Robert Wise's second pair of both awards, the first being from the 1961 film West Side Story. Wikipedia.org Ahhh, the "Sound of Music." What does this familiar title conjure up in your mind, in your memory? War? Naziism? Many forget that the Academy Award Winning film was
Blowing Taps By DA Jack Hayford I missed a note under pressure. It's something you don't like, but it's something that can happen to a trumpet player. You never really get over it. Sergeant Keith Clark, Principal Bugler of the U.S. Army Band Army Bugler Playing Taps I played trumpet in junior high and high
Who Wrote The Jeopardy Theme Song? Merv Griffin The answer is: TV's famous daytime talk-show king, Merv Griffin. Griffin died in Los Angeles on August 12, 2007, after losing his ten-year battle with prostate cancer. Griffin, born in San Mateo, CA in 1925 as Mervyn Edward Griffin Jr., hosted the popular Merv Griffin Show from 1962 to 1986. While
What Is A Whiter Shade of Pale? With the reader's indulgence, I'd like to nominate "the whitest shade of pale"* as a new meme meaning "beyond all comprehension," which to many sums up the lyrics to the psychedelic songs of the 60s music scene, including "A Whiter Shade of Pale." Procol Harum LP Cover Art "A Whiter Shade of
How Baseball Destroyed Disco Wanna know how baseball destroyed disco? In the mid-1970s, the popular but also belittled style of music known as "disco" began to pulsate from urban centers and permeate the popular music mainstream. The infamous Studio 54 in New York City was a notable trend-setting Disco Club. (The owners ultimately went to prison for tax evasion.) "The
The Beatles First #1 Hit in America?: I Want to Hold Your Hand "The Beatles tested limits musically. When we first heard 'I Want To Hold Your Hand,' it stunned us, we had to ask ourselves if it was any good, there was nothing remotely like it on the radio."—Bob Lefsetz I was eight years old in 1963 when the Beatles first came to
Woodstock ’69 – We Were There Written by Jimmy "Muffin" Yessian Jimmy "Muffin" Yessian The music world and songwriting community lost a great friend/talent/ambassador on August 31st, 2021. Jimmy was known by hundreds if not thousands as an inspirational writer and mentor. He will be greatly missed. --EIM We were there. It was August 14th 1969 7pm. My father
Who Wrote Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer? by DA Jack Hayford Christmas music is FUN and wonderfully nostalgic. Among my all-time favorites on the FUN side is the hilariously off-beat “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” which makes the rounds every December on radio. “Grandma” was made a hit in 1979 by Dr. Elmo and his then-wife Patsy. “Grandma
Who Wrote the Law and Order Theme Song? Mike Post Whenever people start talking about the iconic TV cop show, Law and Order, invariably someone has to sing the opening strain of the theme song: "dun dun dun dun daaaaaa." It's that familiar, and that closely associated with the show. It's not an accident. It's the work of famed composer Mike
What Was The Last Song Played on the Titanic? "Hold me up in mighty waters, Keep my eyes on things above..." - from "Autumn" - The Titanic's Last Waltz? Music on the Titanic Who was the Bandleader on the doomed Titanic? Wallace Hartley. What was the last song played before unsinkable Titanic plunged to the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean? Well, on that
Who Wrote the Lone Ranger Theme Song? The famous theme song from the Lone Ranger was written by Gioacchino Antonio Rossini (1792–1868)... an Italian musical composer whose most known works include The Barber of Seville and William Tell. The Theme from the Lone Ranger is actually the fourth and final part of Rossini's William Tell Overture. The Lone Ranger
Who Wrote My Funny Valentine? Before there was a Rodgers and Hammerstein (The Sound of Music, The King and I, Oklahoma!, South Pacific), there was Rodgers and Hart. Richard Rodgers the composer and Lorenz "Larry" Hart the lyricist teamed up while Rodgers was in college at Columbia University. A mutual friend acquainted the two, Hart being