The electrifying Guns N’ Roses song that summed everything great about them right from the start

It was one of the first songs written by the classic line-up of the group that came together in Los Angeles in June 1985 and ...

Beach Boys’ baroque genius Brian Wilson was ‘a bright shining light

On the day Paul McCartney, the most successful songwriter of all time, was born – June 18, 1942 – Liverpool was being ...

Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2025

From movie and television stars to musicians and other notable personalities, we said goodbye to a lot of beloved faces this ...

Trust in Me (The Python’s Song) — musicians have been hypnotised by the Disney ditty

Originally featured in The Jungle Book, the song has been covered by a spectrum of artists including jazz players and Grace ...
Smooth Radio

The Story of ‘We Are Family’ by Sister Sledge – as told by Kathy Sledge

Sister Sledge were the inspiration for ‘We Are Family’, meaning Kathy is singing about herself and her sisters in the song.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1962, George Jones Mixed “Pain and Heartache With an Ironic Sense of Denial and a Dash of Self Pity” To Make the Most-Requested Song of His Historic Career

Country music legend George Jones recorded "She Thinks I Still Care," his "career song," 64 years ago today on Jan. 4, 1962.
American Songwriter

Neil Diamond Originally Wrote This Song for a Norman Lear TV Sitcom Before Recording It With Barbra Streisand and Hitting No. 1

"I mean, she’s, you know, probably the greatest female singer of my generation," said Neil Diamond of his duet partner.
BroadwayWorld

JUNGLE BOOK Begins This Month At Midwest Trust Center

Midwest Trust Center will present two performances of Jungle Book on January 17 and 18 at the Polsky Theatre. Adapted from ...