What made this Eric Carmen hit one of the greatest pop songs of all time?
(March 14, 2024). Upon learning on Monday (March 11) of singer Eric Carmen’s death in his sleep last weekend, I was saddened by yet another loss of one of the…
Bobby Caldwell’s “What You Won’t Do” Finally Tops a Billboard Chart — thanks to a bowl of strawberries and other quirky things
(February 24, 2024). Two weeks shy of 45 years ago, the late Bobby Caldwell’s quiet storm classic “What You Won’t Do For Love” climbed to No. 9, where it peaked,…
Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs’ special moment culminates in a rare chart occurrence for their two ‘Fast Car(s)’
(February 13, 2024). The sweet story that has been “Fast Car” for the past eleven months has culminated this week in a special moment on the Billboard singles chart. After…
All the No. 1 songs on Super Bowl Sundays (Usher, Beyoncé, Janet, Taylor: one hasn’t made the list)
(February 11, 2024). Sports fans know that no NFL franchise has earned seven championship rings, although two — the New England Patriots and my beloved Pittsburgh Steelers — have come…
2024 Grammys Unwrapped: A Brief Showcase of Surprises, and Cheers for My Talented Cousin!
(February 5, 2024). The 2024 Grammy Awards were filled with surprises, from unexpected appearances (Celine Dion, Wendy & Lisa of Prince & the Revolution fame), to heritage acts giving their…