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David Bowie: Rebel Rebel (1974)

January 15, 2021

Rebel Rebel Bowie as Halloween Jack Artist: David Bowie Album: Diamond Dogs Released: February 1974 (UK) May 1974 (US) Songwriter: David Bowie "Rebel Rebel" is both David Bowie 's farewell to glam rock and a proto-punk track from his Diamond Dogs album. After its release, the song peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart and number 64 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Critically acclaimed for its central guitar riff, several publications consider it one of Bowie's greatest songs. After he died in 2016, Rolling Stone listed "Rebel Rebel" as one of Bowie's 30 essential songs . Spencer Kaufman of Ultimate Classic Rock ranked the song at number seven on his list of Top 10 Bowie Songs . In 2018, the writers of NME numbered "Rebel Rebel" as Bowie's fifth greatest song . Jon Savage of The Guardian included Rebel, Rebel when he named the 20 best glam-rock songs of all time.

The Goldcoast Singers: Plastic Jesus (1962)

February 23, 2021

The origin stories of the song Plastic Jesus™ are murky and full of myth and legend. He was the brain-child of Ed Rush and George Cromarty in 1957. But Rush has given two accounts of the conception of Plastic Jesus.™ According to one story, the song was inspired by a radio program out of Del Rio, Texas, in the mid-1950s. It was run by a dentist and religious fanatic who " sold the most outrageous stuff imaginable, all with magical healing properties. " One particular broadcast contained the line " ...leaning on the arms of Jesus, wrapped in the bosom of the Lord... "

One Hit Wonders: Ram Jam (1977)

Black Betty Single: Ram Jam Album: Ram Jam B-side: I Should Have Known Released: June 1977 Genre: Hard rock/blues. rock Songwriter: Traditional, Huddie Ledbetter Ram Jam was a short-lived band from New York City. "Black Betty" was their only hit. The song is standard folk/blues material about a black woman from Alabama with a " wild " child. A powerful beat and aggressive tempo drive Ram Jam's version. It's played at sporting events to pump up the crowd.

Elton John: Rolling Stones #100 of The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time (2023)

October 23, 2020

Elton John Born: Reginald Kenneth Dwight March 25, 1947 Pinner, Middlesex, England Occupation: Singer-songwriter-pianist Years active: 1962–presen t The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted Elton John in 1994. He's listed as number 3 on 'Billboard's 125 Greatest Artists of All Time." In Rolling Stones' "100 Greatest Artists of All Time," he's number 49 . Their 2023 list of The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time count him at number 100 . He has two songs out of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's " 500 Songs That Shaped Rock & Roll , " "Your Song," and "Bennie and the Jets. "

David Bowie: Rolling Stones #32 of The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time (2023)

November 13, 2020

David Bowie Born: David Robert Jones January 8, 1947 Brixton, London, England Died: January 10, 2016 (aged 69) New York City, US. Occupation: Singer-songwriter-actor Years active: 1962–2016 Instruments: Vocals/guitar/keyboards/saxophone/harmonica In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine placed David Bowie at number 39 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. They named him the " Greatest Rock Star Ever " following his death in 2016. In 2023, the publication listed him at number 32 of The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.

One Hit Wonders: The Knack (1979)

January 20, 2021

My Sharona Single: The Knack Album: Get the Knack B-side: Let Me Out Released: June 1979 Recorded: April 1979 Songwriters: Doug Fieger, Berton Averre In 2008, "My Sharona" ranked number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top Songs . In 2011, Rolling Stone's readers voted "My Sharona" by The Knack number six of the Top 10 One-Hit Wonders of All Time. In the US, this was the best-selling single of 1979.

Billy Idol: Dancing With Myself (1981)

Dancing with Myself Single by Gen X Album: Kiss Me Deadly Released: October 1980 Label: Chrysalis Songwriter: Billy Idol, Tony James Billy Idol emerged from the London punk rock scene in the 1970s as the lead singer of a band called Generation X . His real name is William Broad. While a student, his Chemistry teacher wrote on his report card, " William is an idle student. " Broad wanted to use the stage name Billy Idle, but chose the spelling "Idol" to avoid confusion with Monty Python cast member Eric Idle .

One Hit Wonders: Norman Greenbaum (1970)

October 31, 2020

Spirit in the Sky Artist: Norman Greenbaum Album: Spirit in the Sky B-side: "Milk Cow" Recorded: 1968 Released: December: 1969 (UK) January: 1970 (US) The single "Spirit in the Sky" sold two million copies from 1969 to 1970. It reached number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and lasted 15 weeks in the Top 100. Billboard ranked the record the number 22 song of 1970. Rolling Stone ranked "Spirit in the Sky" number 341 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. It's number 3 on their Readers Pick the Top 10 One-Hit Wonders of All Time list. It makes VH1's list of 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders at number 85 .

Sam Cooke: Rolling Stones #3 of The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time (2023)

October 17, 2020

Sam Cooke Born January 22, 1931: Clarksdale, Mississippi , US. Died December 11, 1964: Los Angeles, California , US. Origin: Chicago, Illinois, US. Instruments: Vocals, piano, guitar Years active 1951–1964 Sam Cooke 's been called the King of Soul. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him number 16 in their 100 Greatest Artists of All Time issue. They also ranked him number 4 of their 100 Greatest Singers of All Time." In 2023, the publication numbered him 3 of The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time. His string of hits includes "You Send Me," "A Change Is Gonna Come," "Wonderful World," and "Twistin' the Night Away." AllMusic biographer Bruce Eder wrote that Cooke was " the inventor of soul music" and possessed "an incredible natural singing voice and a smooth, effortless delivery that has never been surpassed ."

Billy Idol: Generation X (1976-1981)

February 09, 2021

Generation X: Also known as Gen X Origin: Chelsea, London, United Kingdom Genres: Punk rock, pop punk, new wave Years active: 1976–1981 Label: Chrysalis Original members: Billy Idol Tony James, John Towe, Bob Andrews, Mark Laff Generation X was part of the first wave U.K. punk rockers. They were one of the first punk bands to appear on the British TV music program Top of the Pops. Their song, "Wild Youth," was ranked number 20 in Mojo's list of the best punk rock singles of all time.