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Christmas Songs #3: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Judy Garland (1944)

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December 14, 2020

Number 3: Festive Christmas Songs Good Housekeeping: Nov. 30, 2019 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Judy Garland (1944) Judy Garland originally recorded this soft Christmas song for the musical Meet Me in St. Louis , about four daughters coming of age while getting ready to move to New York.

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Nothing Compares 2 U: Rolling Stones #165 of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (2004)

November 20, 2021

Nothing Compares 2 U Single: Sinéad O'Connor Album: I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got B-side: Jump in the River Released: January 8, 1990 Genre: Pop Songwriter: Prince Prince wrote "Nothing Compares 2 U" in 1984. In 1989, Sinéad O'Connor covered it for her second album, I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got . It hit Number 1 in 17 countries and topped the Billboard Hot 100 single's chart in the US for four weeks, making the song the number 3 single for 1990. The track came in at number 2 for the year in Great Britain, behind a re-release of the Righteous Brothers ' hit " Unchained Melody ." It ranks number 165 on Rolling Stone's 2004 list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" and 18 on VH's list of 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders.

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February 15, 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 in Del Rio, Texas, in the mid-1950s. The program 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... "

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 was formed in London in 1977 by brothers Mark and David Knopfler, along with John Illsley and Pick Withers. The name represented their financial condition in the early days. The band's demo cost $175 to make. Their record company was so impressed that they got Spencer Davis Group bassist Muff Winwood—the brother of Steve—to produce their debut album.

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.

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

July 19, 2021

l-r: Peter Tork, Davy Jones Mickey Dolenz, Mike Nesmith 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 ."

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November 09, 2021

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Dusty Springfield: Rolling Stones #35 of The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time (2023)

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 by 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 and UK Music Hall of Fame. In 2008, Dusty ranked number 35 on Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Singers of All Time." She held the number 35 position in the publication's 2023 list of The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.

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.

Cool Water: Western Writers of America Poll #3 of the Top 100 Western Songs (2010)

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. In 1979, the Smithsonian's Division of Performing Arts designated the Sons of the Pioneers a " National Treasure ." In 1986, the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences of Los Angeles chose the Pioneers' "Cool Water" recording for their Grammy Hall of Fame . Western Writers of America Inc. (WWA) was founded in 1953 to promote the literature of the American West. In 2010, WWA surveyed its membership to choose the Top 100 Western Songs of all Time. "Cool Water" was voted number 3.