Author: Kyle & Olivia Brady
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Great or Awful: Billy Joel’s We Didn’t Start the Fire
Billy Joel’s tune We Didn’t Start the Fire is an earworm of the highest sort. It certainly has that effect on us, with the chorus running on repeat in our heads. But whether it’s a great song or an awful one is a debate that’s been going on since Joel released the number in 1989. […]
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The Greatest 90s Love Songs
When you think of the 90s, which great love songs come to mind? The 90s were full of loud, bold new music genres with attitude. The romantic side of the radio waves didn’t always reach front-page news. But the softer songs and love ballads were still major staples in every 90s music genre. After all, […]
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The Greatest Irish Songwriters
Coming from a culture known for its rich music, poetry, and storytelling, Irish songwriters are some of the greatest on Earth. Their creative traditions are centuries old and stamped into their genetic makeup. But who are the greatest Irish songwriters? There are many, but we did some thinking and came up with five of our […]
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Underrated Songwriters from the 1960s
Some of the most underrated songwriters of the 1960s are musicians you probably know well. Bob Dylan is an excellent example of one of the most well-known prolific songwriters. Then you have the lyricists who remain in the shadows while their songs gain popularity through famous singers. You may be surprised to learn about the […]
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5 Classic Rockers Turned Politicians
Imagine for a moment if your favorite rockers turned into politicians. Perhaps President Axl Rose and Vice President Tommy Lee? Welcome to the jungle, is right! It might sound silly, but it might not be such a stretch. Music and politics can go together, as these five musicians prove. So, we’ll look at rockers turned […]
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The Greatest 80s Summer Songs
Some of the greatest 80s songs remind us of summer, whether by their words or just from hearing them every day at the beach. Tons of summertime hits came to mind when we thought about it, but we narrowed our list to our seven favorites. Ready? Put on your neon t-shirt and jelly shoes, and […]
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These New Musicians Sound Eerily Vintage
Lately, there’s a trend in the music world of bringing back the vintage sound that so many of us love. This newer generation of talented artists might remind you of Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and even jazz classics. They have that great oldie sound, and some are even bringing back the vintage look! Who are […]
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The Greatest 80s Love Songs
One thing the 80s didn’t lack was love songs. Sure, many had a high cheese factor, but some were actually pretty good. We’re focusing on the greatest ballads of the heart released in the 1980s. There are some solid classic rock artists on this list, not just bubblegum pop stars. You may not have thought […]
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What’s The Greatest Greatest Hits Album of All Time?
Johnny Mathis released the first greatest hits album, Johnny’s Greatest Hits, in 1958. It spent three weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Pop LP Chart. Now, it’s common for artists to release compilation albums. But who released the greatest greatest hits album? Let’s find out! What Is a Greatest Hits Album? A greatest hits album is […]
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7 Classic Rockers Who Play a Gibson Les Paul
The Gibson Les Paul is one of the most popular electric guitars played today. Known for its unique sound and versatility, musicians from many different genres choose this as their ax of choice. If you’re a fan of classic rock, and we’re pretty sure you are, it’s likely your favorite guitarist plays a Les Paul. […]
