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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... "

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.

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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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.

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Tumbleweed Connection: Rolling Stone's #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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Christmas Songs #4. The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole (1946)

December 12, 2020

Number 4: Festive Christmas Songs Good Housekeeping: November 30, 2019 The Christmas Song Nat King Cole (1946) Everyone knows this holiday song, so it barely needs a name. Nat King Cole sings, " Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. " It's so popular that it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1974.

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 .

AC/DC: Two of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock & Roll

April 15, 2023

AC/DC Origin: Sydney, Australia Genres: hard rock, blues rock, rock and roll, heavy metal Bon Scott formed AC/DC with brothers Malcolm and Angus Young in 1973. Angus was only 18, and his sister suggested he wear his school uniform on stage. The look became the band's visual trademark. The group's lyrics are about drinking, sex, and rock. In 1976, Rolling Stone wrote about the band's first release: " Hard Rock has unquestionably hit its all-time low ." VH1's list of 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock ranked AC/DC number 4. MTV's Greatest Heavy Metal Band of All Time counted them at 7. VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time in 2010 numbered the band 23. In 2003, Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list included Back in Black at number 73 and Highway to Hell at number 199. The title tracks of both records are among the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs That Shaped Rock .

One Hit Wonder: 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.

Every Picture Tells a Story: Rolling Stone's #177 of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time

January 04, 2022

Every Picture Tells a Story Studio album: Rod Stewart Released: May 28, 1971 Genre: Roots rock Producer: Rod Stewart Every Picture Tells a Story, Rod Stewart 's third studio album, went to number one on both the UK and US charts. It ranked third in the Jazz & Pop critics' poll for the best album of 1971. Rolling Stone's magazine lists it number 177 of the 500 greatest albums of all time. The LP spawned three singles in USe US: the double A-sided "Reason to Believe"/"Maggie May" and "I Know I'm Losing You."