Immigrant Songs – for a Nation of Immigrants
Last weekend, I had an experience that was about as ironic as they come, especially considering what’s going on in the U.S.A. today. Don’t laugh when you read this, but…
America…Not So ‘Great’ On The US Pop Charts?
For the past year or so, ever since Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump declared his candidacy for the highest office in the land, his slogan “Make America Great Again” has…
What Does Sia Have in Common with Hip-Hop Artists Dr. Dre, Eminem, Jay-Z and Pharrell?
There’s a common saying that “life begins at 40.” There’s also a rude counter statement that goes “so does age spread and cataracts.” Nevermind the spreading and cataracts when it…
Beyoncé Knowles…Not a “Singles” Lady Anymore?
Will Beyoncé ever hit number one on the pop singles chart again? I’m not talking albums – every one of her six albums have not only reached number one, but…
This Week’s “Puzzling” Hot 100 Chart
This week’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart (the one dated April 16, 2016) is full of fun song title couplets and triplicate combos containing puns, riddles, antonyms and good ol’…