Who Sang She Wore an Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini? Music History Music in Commercials Number 1 Songs by da jack hayford - July 14, 2016July 2, 20230 Brian Hyland Ahh, the infamous bikini! It was born at the Paris fashion show in 1946, right after World War II. It exploded in popularity in the late 1950s when bombshell actress Brigitte Bardot created a sensation by wearing one in the 1958 film And God Created Woman. But who first
Who Wrote Happy Birthday? Music History Music News Special Occasion Music by da jack hayford - July 9, 2016March 20, 20230 Who Wrote "Happy Birthday to You"? Is it Public Domain? Arguably the most well-known song in the English language, “Happy Birthday” didn’t start as a birthday sing-along. “Happy Birthday” began as a little ditty called “Good Morning to You,” penned in 1893 by Kentucky school-teaching sisters Mildred J. Hill and Patty Smith Hill. Mildred J.
“The Voice” Singer Alejandro Fuentes-Rosas Fatally Shot On His Birthday Music News by da jack hayford - July 6, 2016July 8, 20160 In 2011 singer Alejandro Fuentes-Rosas appeared on Mexico's "The Voice." "The Voice" Singer Alejandro Fuentes-Rosas Fatally Shot on His Birthday On June 16, 2016 the singer was shot and suffered a fatal wound in Chicago, where he lived. Fuentes-Rosas' was shot on his birthday. He was 45 years old. According to reports, "A man
Ralph Stanley Bluegrass Festival Music Events Music News by da jack hayford - June 28, 2016July 1, 20160 RIP Dr. Ralph Stanley The 47th Annual Dr. Ralph Stanley Bluegrass Festival, also known as the Annual Hills of Home Festival, sadly will have a new meaning, purpose, and significance. The famed Bluegrass master and innovator passed away Thursday, June 23rd 2016, at his home in Sandy Ridge, Virginia. He was 89 years old. The 2017 Ralph
Who Sang Bust A Move? Music and Movies by da jack hayford - June 23, 2016April 7, 20230 You Want It, You Got It...Bust A Move What do your pets do when you're not at home? Well, maybe you will get some unnerving ideas when you see the new 3D animated comedy "The Secret Life of Pets" (July 2016). The movie's trailer features a classic song from the 80s called
Pop Singer Christina Grimmie Shot and Killed at Orlando Autograph Signing Music News by da jack hayford - June 13, 2016October 29, 20160 CNN and multiple news outlets have reported that 22-year-old pop singer Christina Grimmie was shot and killed while signing autographs late Friday (June 10th 2016) after her show at The Plaza Live theater in Orlando Florida. A man identified by law enforcement as Kevin James Loibl, 27, of St. Petersburg, Florida, approached the
When is Bonnaroo? Music Events by da jack hayford - June 11, 2016June 19, 20230 Bonnaroo 2023 will take place Thu, Jun 15 - Sun, Jun 18 in Manchester, Tennessee. Bonnaroo—Magic on the Farm Turned 15 in 2016 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is a four-day, multi-stage camping festival held on a beautiful 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee every June. Bonnaroo brings together some of the best
Did Gene Autry’s Horse Stay at Nashville’s Historic 5-Star Hermitage Hotel? Music and Movies Music History by da jack hayford - May 29, 2016June 13, 20230 Gene Autry's Horse Stayed at Nashville's Historic 5-Star Hermitage Hotel When Gene Autry checked into The Hermitage Hotel in 1941, it was a huge honor. Mr. Autry was one of the top celebrities of his day, but what made his visit even more special was that his horse, Champion, stayed right
When is the CMA Music Festival in Nashville? Music Events Nashville by da jack hayford - May 27, 2016June 12, 20230 The 2023 Country Music Association's CMA Music Festival will take place in Nashville, TN, June 8-11. What is now known internationally as the CMA Music Festival began in Nashville as "Fan Fair." The first Fan Fair in 1972 was held at Nashville's Municipal Auditorium. Featured artists at the inaugural event included Roy
What was the First Video Played on MTV? Music History by da jack hayford - May 26, 2016March 14, 20230 What was the First Video Played on MTV? On August 1st, 1981, at 12:01 a.m., Music Television, more commonly known as MTV, was launched as part of the growing cable television revolution. The first video shown? Appropriately, or perhaps ironically, it was "Video Killed the Radio Star" by the British
When are the Billboard Music Awards? Music Awards by da jack hayford - May 24, 2016February 18, 20230 Billboard Music Awards The 2023 Billboard Music Awards will take place Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 8PM ET and air on NBC. The Billboard Music Awards honors the hottest names in music today based on key fan interactions with their music, including album and digital songs sales, radio airplay, streaming, touring and social
Iconic Texas Songwriter Guy Clark Dies Music Legends Music News by da jack hayford - May 19, 2016July 21, 20160 Along with Townes Van Zandt, one of the most influential singer/songwriters of the Texas troubadour school. --Allmusic.com Associated Press | May 17, 2016 9:39 am NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Grammy-winning country singer-songwriter Guy Clark, who wrote hits like “L.A. Freeway” and “Desperados Waiting for a Train,” has died. He was 74. Clark died Tuesday
Eurovision Song Contest 2016 Contests Music Events by da jack hayford - May 14, 2016May 19, 20160 The 61st edition of Eurovision Song Contest Contest ends tonight! [May 14 2016] 26 songs will compete, and after 3,5 hours of music, performances, entertainment and excitement, the winner of Eurovision Song Contest 2016 will be announced! The show starts at 21:00 CEST, live from Globen Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. Hosts
Who is Hugh Masekela? Music and Politics by da jack hayford - May 13, 2016February 18, 20230 Hugh Masekela: great musician, composer and arranger... and activist. As the brutality of the Apartheid state increased, Hugh finally left the country with the help of [Archbishop] Trevor Huddleston and his friends Yehudi Menuhin and Johnny Dankworth who got him admitted into London’s Guildhall School of music. Miriam Makeba who was already
Who Wrote You’ll Never Walk Alone? Music for a Cause Music History Music in Sports Number 1 Songs Special Occasion Music by da jack hayford - May 13, 2016February 17, 20230 "You'll Never Walk Alone" is such an internationally famous song and yet most people don't know its origins. A likely guess that it was a Broadway show tune would be correct. But there's more to the history of the song. Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein wrote what has now become an uplifting "standard"
OHIO’s K808 & Khaled Tabbara Win WWAHM Opportunity to Pitch to Major Music Supervisors Contests Music Events by da jack hayford - May 13, 2016May 27, 20160 The Durango Songwriters Expo WWAHM Songwriting Contest announced their latest winner! K808 will be pitching their stuff to about 30 major music supervisors on the beach at Ventura Beach California, home of the killer three-dollar fish tacos and Tacates!
Who Composed the Music in Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood? TV Music by da jack hayford - May 13, 2016February 17, 20230 Generations of youngsters have grown up with and been comforted by Mr. Rogers. "Fred McFeely Rogers, better known to millions of American children as Mr. Rogers, [was] the creator and executive producer of the longest-running children's program on public television, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. While commercial television most often offers children animated
Who Sang Why Can’t We Be Friends? Music in Commercials by da jack hayford - May 12, 2016April 29, 20230 Why Can't We Be Friends? "Why Can't We Be Friends" is a great old WAR song. Other great songs by WAR are LOW RIDER and CISCO KID. "Why Can't Be Friends" was recently used to promote the CNN show, United Shades of America, featuring "comedian and political gadfly W. Kamau Bell." It's
Pure unpartisan fun…Stan Freberg needs to make an appearance for Hillary and Trump commercials Music in Commercials by da jack hayford - May 12, 2016May 12, 20160
Clay Walker Announces 7th Annual Chords of Hope Benefit Concert Music Events Music for a Cause by da jack hayford - May 10, 2016May 10, 20160 Country music star Clay Walker is set to host his 7th Annual Chords of Hope Benefit Concert during this summer’s CMA Music Festival. The “She Won’t Be Lonely Long” singer announced the news today, revealing the show will take place Wednesday, June 8 at Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley. The concert is sponsored by TEVA and
Who Wrote The Twilight Zone Theme Song? Theme Songs TV Music by da jack hayford - May 10, 2016December 28, 20230 The Twilight Zone is more than a hit "sci-fi" television show and series of programs. It's a BRAND! The 1959-1964 TV show was created and written by Rod Serling (along with numerous SPECIAL guest writers, including science fiction icon Ray Bradbury and Earl Hamner Jr., creator of The Waltons). From the very
This Is Already The Saddest Year In Music History Music Legends Music News by da jack hayford - May 8, 2016March 22, 20230 A shockwave was felt throughout the world on Thursday as news of Prince's death spread across the globe. The music icon — widely regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time — was only 57. Prince's talent was singular, but it's hard not to reflect on the mounting number of
Did the Rolling Stones ask Trump to stop using their songs at campaign events? Music and Politics by da jack hayford - May 8, 2016March 22, 20230 Band released a statement asking the presumptive Republican presidential nominee to cease all use immediately after Trump played two of their songs The Rolling Stones have asked presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump to stop playing their songs at his campaign events. In a statement on Wednesday, the rock band said they
What’s the Song “I Fell Asleep Amid the Flowers”? Music in Commercials by da jack hayford - May 8, 2016July 27, 20230 "Who sings that song, I think it's on a Verizon commercial, that goes 'baby, I fell asleep amid the flowers, for a couple of hours'...?" Although it sounds like the singer is saying "baby, I fell asleep amid the flowers," actually the words are "Daydream, I fell asleep amid the flowers..." The
Who Sang On The Cover of The Rolling Stone? (Thanks Shel Silverstein!) Music History by da jack hayford - May 8, 2016May 25, 20230 By Drew Reid Dr. Hook personified the high living, highflying fun aspects of the 70's, and Shel [Silverstein] provided the soundtrack. Shel himself says, "We worked that rock star thing pretty hard, and loved every minute of it." The band went on to a long and lucrative career, morphing, oddly enough into
Who Wrote Smile Though Your Heart is Aching? Music and Movies Music History Song Lyrics by da jack hayford - May 8, 2016April 25, 20230 The Genius of Charlie Chaplin Most people are surprised to learn that the music to this favorite was written by the legendary silent film star Charlie Chaplin, whose "Little Tramp" character is perhaps the most enduring of all figures of the silent film era. Chaplin composed the song to be used as
Why is Sweet Caroline Sung at Fenway Park? Music History Music in Sports by da jack hayford - May 8, 2016July 3, 20230 "Good times never seemed so good." Over the years there has been a lot of good-natured controversy and speculation about WHY Neil Diamond's 1969 hit (peaked at #4) "Sweet Caroline" is raucously sung by the Fenway Faithful in the 8th inning of each Boston Red Sox home game. But it's not because Neil's last
Who Wrote “My Old Kentucky Home”? Music History Special Occasion Music by da jack hayford - May 8, 2016May 13, 20160 The singing of "My Old Kentucky Home" at the fantabulous annual Kentucky Derby is almost as big a deal as the Derby itself. In fact, it may last longer and certainly has more participants! What a tradition, what a beautiful tradition...and a beautiful song as well. But who wrote "My Old Kentucky Home"? That would be
Great New Stories about the LA Punk Scene 1977-1982 Books About Music Music History Music Legends by da jack hayford - May 4, 2016May 6, 20160 Under the Big Black Sun: A Personal History of L.A. Punk by John Doe (of X) and Tom DeSavia Under the Big Black Sun: A Personal History of L.A. Punk The book's geographical home is LA and the famous Hollywood music club, The Whisky (Whisky A Go Go), where many iconic rock bands
Get Down with James Brown: Live At The Apollo Vol. 4 Music Legends Music News by da jack hayford - May 2, 2016May 24, 20230 Beginning in 1963, James Brown recorded and released three albums recorded at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY. But it turns out that there was actually there a fourth, comprised of recordings made on Sept. 13 and 14, 1972. that has been buried ever since... until now: Get Down with James
