Here’s a list of awesome songs and themes from movie soundtracks. These really spring to mind for me when I think of memorable movie moments. The cool thing about tracks like these is that you can often actually picture the scene it was played in. For your convenience I added Spotify, Last.fm and IMDB buttons for easy … Read more
All lists of valuable records will be subjective. Some people will take a look at specific records that sold for a great deal of money at auction. For instance, a 1980 release of Double Fantasy by John Lennon and Yoko Ono that was autographed by Lennon shortly before he was assassinated is valued at over … Read more
Edinburgh is a much-trumpeted city of beauty and grandeur with its majestic castle on the rock, its contrasting architectural styles of the Old and New town and its spectacular range of museums, monuments and never ending character around every corner. But what lies beneath? This ancient town has several layers of culture below the surface … Read more
cc licensed flickr photo shared by perpetualplum Even though humans only use about 10 percent of their brains, what they are able to accomplish with this small percentage of the brain is remarkable. The brain does everything from triggering the feeling of love with Oxytocin in adolescents to allowing toddlers to create their own imaginary … Read more
If anything can make or break a party, it’s the music. Great party songs come and go, but have you ever noticed that some just seem to stick around throughout the years, from a twenty first birthday party to a wedding reception? Below are some of the world’s most timeless party songs, sure to be … Read more
When it comes to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, opinions tend to be rather strong regarding who should or shouldn’t be considered for induction. That could be due primarily to the fact that the RRHOF appears to be the ultimate “Too Cool for the Room” club in which musical snobs determine who makes … Read more
While some claim covering a song is blasphemy, there are a few instances where the covers became bigger than the original. In fact, some of these covered songs became such big hits with the new artist that the original artist was long forgotten. Here are 10 examples that may leave you surprised. 1” R-E-S-P-E-C-T” Covered … Read more
No doubt when people think of blue-eyed soul singers, Dusty Springfield is the first artist that comes to mind. In her wake, a trail of talented vocalists continue to carry the torch with Annie Lennox, Lisa Stansfield, Teena Marie, and others bridging the decades between Dusty and the latest generation. Now, they are here and … Read more