D&V

Neil Diamond’s songs may be considered oldies, but they continue to impact people worldwide.  How do we rank the music of an artist who has sold millions of records around …

You may not know Tom Cochrane’s name, but you definitely know his hit song. Life is a highway, I wanna ride it all – night – long.  Love it or …

Louie Louie is a great classic oldie. But did you know it had a bit of controversy surrounding it?  It’s difficult to believe this song was once deemed offensive enough …

Chances are you’ve probably heard the 60’s hit, House of the Rising Sun. But did you know that it’s a traditional folk song?  The original lament can be traced back …

Pick any number of Peter Gabriel songs and you’ll certainly hear an eclectic variety of sounds.  Former frontman of Genesis, Peter Gabriel is possibly one of the most innovative musicians …

Mary Chapin Carpenter has been a force to be reckoned with in country music. Since she first hit the scene in the late 1980s, she’s produced hit songs that have …

What’s the first thing that pops in your mind when you think of the song Werewolves of London?  Is it aaahhhooooooo? Is there any substance behind this catchy 70s piano …

Earworms. Almost everyone has experienced them. The phenomenon of when a song gets stuck in your head, whether you like the song or not! Interestingly, there’s a science behind earworms. …

The soundtrack of the 1980s wouldn’t be complete without including John Mellencamp songs into the mix.  Spanning over 45 years, Mellencamp’s musical career has included many hits that remain in …

Chances are you’ve heard the song Mustang Sally, and you know that all she wants to do is ride around town.  But who is Sally? Does she really exist? We’re …