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Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing & Brothers in Arms

May 04, 2021

Dire Straits Dire Straits Origin: Deptford, London, England Genres: Roots rock, blues rock, pub rock Years active: 1977–1988; 1991–1995 Founding members: Mark Knopfler: lead vocals and lead guitar David Knopfler: rhythm guitar and backing vocals John Illsley: bass guitar and backing vocals Pick Withers: drums and percussion Dire Straits formed in London by brothers Mark and David Knopfler along with John Illsley and Pick Withers in 1977. The name represented their financial condition in the early days. The band's demo only cost them $175 to make. Their record company was so impressed they got Spencer Davis Group bassist Muff Winwood - the brother of Steve - to produce their debut album.

The Monkees: Two of 500 Songs that Shaped Rock & Roll

July 19, 2021

l-r: Peter Tork, Davy Jones Mickey Dolenz, Mike Nesnith The Monkees Origin: Los Angeles, California Genres: Pop, folk pop, rock, psychedelic rock Members: Peter Tork, Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith NBC created The Monkees for a television show. The idea was for a fictional music group, inspired by the 1964 Beatles ' movie A Hard Day's Night . Four hundred and thirty seven struggling musicians and actors auditioned for the roles. Steven Stills and John Sebastian were in that group, but weren't accepted. Mike Nesmith, Mickey Dolenz, Davy Jones and Peter Tork made the final cut. Nesmith was the most accomplished musician in the group. He wrote " Different Drum ," recorded by The Stone Ponies with Linda Ronstadt . The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band did his " Propinquity " and " Some Of Shelley's Blues ."

Pop Up Video: Sledgehammer (1986)

July 29, 2021

Sledgehammer Single: Peter Gabriel Album: So Released: April 21, 1986 Genre: Dance, rock, blue-eyed soul, funk Songwriter: Peter Gabriel " Sledgehammer " by Peter Gabriel won a record nine honors at the 1987 MTV Video Music Awards and was the Best British Video at the 1987 Brit Awards . Gabriel was also nominated for three Grammy Awards ; Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, Record of the Year and Song of the Year. The accompanying video ranks number 4 on MTV's 1999 list of the 100 Greatest Music Videos Ever Made. In a 2005 poll conducted by Channel 4, the clip was voted number 2 on their list of the 100 Greatest Pop Videos .

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Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing & Brothers in Arms

May 04, 2021

Dire Straits Dire Straits Origin: Deptford, London, England Genres: Roots rock, blues rock, pub rock Years active: 1977–1988; 1991–1995 Founding members: Mark Knopfler: lead vocals and lead guitar David Knopfler: rhythm guitar and backing vocals John Illsley: bass guitar and backing vocals Pick Withers: drums and percussion Dire Straits formed in London by brothers Mark and David Knopfler along with John Illsley and Pick Withers in 1977. The name represented their financial condition in the early days. The band's demo only cost them $175 to make. Their record company was so impressed they got Spencer Davis Group bassist Muff Winwood - the brother of Steve - to produce their debut album.

The Monkees: Two of 500 Songs that Shaped Rock & Roll

July 19, 2021

l-r: Peter Tork, Davy Jones Mickey Dolenz, Mike Nesnith The Monkees Origin: Los Angeles, California Genres: Pop, folk pop, rock, psychedelic rock Members: Peter Tork, Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith NBC created The Monkees for a television show. The idea was for a fictional music group, inspired by the 1964 Beatles ' movie A Hard Day's Night . Four hundred and thirty seven struggling musicians and actors auditioned for the roles. Steven Stills and John Sebastian were in that group, but weren't accepted. Mike Nesmith, Mickey Dolenz, Davy Jones and Peter Tork made the final cut. Nesmith was the most accomplished musician in the group. He wrote " Different Drum ," recorded by The Stone Ponies with Linda Ronstadt . The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band did his " Propinquity " and " Some Of Shelley's Blues ."

David Bowie: Rock'n Roll with Me (1974)

February 10, 2020

Rock 'n' Roll With Me B-side: Panic in Detroit (live) Artist: David Bowie Album: Diamond Dogs Released: May 1974 Recorded: January 1974 Songwriters: David Bowie, Warren Peace "Rock 'n' Roll With Me" is a pop power ballad written by David Bowie and Warren Peace. A pop power ballad is a form of slow love song prevalent in nearly all genres of popular music. There are rock ballads, soul ballads, country ballads, and even heavy metal ballads. Dolly Parton 's song, " I Will Always Love You " (popularized by Whitney Houston ), is an example of of a pop power ballad. Celine Dion's " My Heart Will Go On ' from the movie Titanic is another.

Pop Up Video: Sledgehammer (1986)

July 29, 2021

Sledgehammer Single: Peter Gabriel Album: So Released: April 21, 1986 Genre: Dance, rock, blue-eyed soul, funk Songwriter: Peter Gabriel " Sledgehammer " by Peter Gabriel won a record nine honors at the 1987 MTV Video Music Awards and was the Best British Video at the 1987 Brit Awards . Gabriel was also nominated for three Grammy Awards ; Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, Record of the Year and Song of the Year. The accompanying video ranks number 4 on MTV's 1999 list of the 100 Greatest Music Videos Ever Made. In a 2005 poll conducted by Channel 4, the clip was voted number 2 on their list of the 100 Greatest Pop Videos .

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July 13, 2021

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Dusty Springfield: Rolling Stone's #35 of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time

April 23, 2021

Dusty Springfield Birth name: Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien Born: April 16, 1939 West Hampstead, London, United Kingdom Died: March 2, 1999 Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Genres: Pop, R&B, blue-eyed soul Occupation: Singer, musician, record producer, television presenter Instruments: Vocals, guitar, piano, percussion Dusty Springfield was a tom-boy. She earned her nickname playing soccer with the guys. While a member of her brother's folk music trio, The Springfields, Dusty took Springfield as her stage name. Rolling Stone magazine ranked her LP Dusty in Memphis number 83 on its list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. She is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the UK Music Hall of Fame. In 2008, Dusty ranked number 35 on the Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Singers of All Time".

Pop Up Video: Fly (1997)

June 20, 2021

Fly Single by: Sugar Ray Album: Floored Released: June 17, 1997 Genre: Reggae, reggae fusion, pop, alternative rock Songwriter: Sugar Ray "Fly" by American rock band Sugar Ray is from their 1997 album Floored. It was the band's first hit. The album contains two versions of the song; one with Super Cat and one without . It was number one four consecutive weeks on the Hot 100 Airplay and spent eight weeks at number one on the Hot 100 Modern Rock Tracks charts. It's listed at number 52 of VH1's countdown of the " 100 Greatest Songs of the '90s. "

Cool Water: Number 3 of the Top 100 Western Songs of All Time

June 17, 2021

Cool Water Written: 1936 Recorded by: The Sons of the Pioneers Recording date: March 27, 1941 Genre: Western standard Songwriter: Bob Nolan "Cool Water" is a gospel-folk song about a man, his mule and a mirage in the desert. Written and recorded by Bob Nolan and The Sons of the Pioneers , it won a Grammy Award in 1941. It's listed number 3 of the Top 100 Western Songs of all time as chosen by the Members of the Western Writers of America . In 1979 the Smithsonian’s Division of Performing Arts designated the Sons of the Pioneers a “ National Treasure ” for their contribution to American music and culture. In 1986 the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences of Los Angeles choose the Pioneers’ recording of “Cool Water" for their Grammy Hall of Fame .

Billy Idol: Billy Idol LP (1982)

May 30, 2021

Billy Idol Album: Billy Idol Released: July 16, 1982 Recorded: 1981–1982 Genre: Rock, new wave Billy Idol is the self-titled debut studio album by English rock singer Billy Idol. It received positive reviews from music critics and was a commercial success. The lead single, "Hot in the City," peaked at number twenty-three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The second release, "White Wedding," reached number three on the Mainstream Rock chart in 1983.