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1980s rewind: Just when you thought it would hit No. 1…the story of the most frustrating No. 2 peaks of the ‘80s
(January 29, 2022). Just when you thought it would hit No. 1…it suddenly didn’t. Exactly 40 years ago this week, one of the most historic and, to Foreigner fans, disappointing…
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Meat Loaf’s “I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)” was frankly clearer than “That” other iconic No. 1 song by pop’s greatest duo.
(January 23, 2022). People often criticized—and mostly in jest—the late Meat Loaf’s only No. 1 smash, 1993’s “I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That).” They targeted the…
With Meat Loaf’s songs, love was often elusive, fleeting or tragic, and always dramatic!
(January 22, 2022). Meat Loaf, the legendary rocker with the powerful, theatrical singing voice—and noteworthy acting credentials to boot—died Thursday (January 20) in Nashville, TN. He was 74. Many tributes—and…
Tribute: James Mtume went from jazz virtuoso and activist to “sophistifunk” creator who made hits for some of the most tragic figures in Black music history
(January 19, 2022). He couldn’t have predicted this fate at the time, but legendary soul/funk producer James Mtume, who got his start in jazz, would eventually write for, produce, or…
2022 “Rap-port card”: Here’s what Kool Moe Dee’s grading system might look like for today’s rappers (from best to worst). Do you agree?
(January 14, 2022). You knew it would happen. After a couple of rap “report cards” from 1980s hip-hop pioneer Kool Moe Dee went viral last weekend, it was only a…