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September 14, 2022

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The Goldcoast Singers: Plastic Jesus (1962)

February 23, 2021

The origin stories of Plastic Jesus™ are murky - 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... "

Wallpaper: Drums

October 22, 2020

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Rebel Rebel: David Bowie (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.

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The Goldcoast Singers: Plastic Jesus (1962)

February 23, 2021

The origin stories of Plastic Jesus™ are murky - 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... "

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October 22, 2020

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Rebel Rebel: David Bowie (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.

Billy Idol: Dancing With Myself (1981)

March 12, 2021

Dancing with Myself Single by Gen X Album: Kiss Me Deadly Released: October 1980 Label: Chrysalis Songwriters: 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 Wonder: Ram Jam (1977)

March 05, 2021

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.

Tumbleweed Connection: Rolling Stones #458 of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2012)

September 22, 2021

Tumbleweed Connection Studio album: Elton John Released: October 30, 1970 Recorded: March 1970 Genre: Roots rock, country rock Tumbleweed Connection is Elton John 's third studio album. His attempt at American country and western themes reached number 2 on the UK Albums Chart and 5 on the US Billboard 200 chart. It was certified platinum in the US in August 1998. In 2012, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Tumbleweed Connection number 458 among the 500 greatest albums.

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February 15, 2022

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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 of 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 ever.

One Hit Wonder: A-ha (1985)

June 05, 2021

Take On Me Single by: A-ha From the album: Hunting High and Low First release: October 19, 1984 Genre: Synth-pop, new wave Songwriters: Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket, Pål Waaktaar Rolling Stone magazine published the results of their reader's poll for the Top 10 One-Hit Wonders of All Time in May 2011. " Take On Me " by a-ha took the top spot. It ranks 8 on VH1's list of 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders.

Elton John: Two of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock & Roll

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. "

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