Lyrical: “16” or “Sixteen” (Part One)

These are songs that contain the number “16” or word “Sixteen” in their lyrics.

“Christine Sixteen” is a song by Kiss written by Gene Simmons and released on the band’s sixth studio album Love Gun in 1977, emerging from the same late-1970s creative surge that cemented Kiss as arena-filling rock stars. Musically, the track is built on a swaggering mid-tempo groove with a prominent bass line, handclaps, and a call-and-response feel that reflects

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2026 – A Look at 100 Years Ago

What happened in 1926?

Here’s a look at the World as it was 1oo years ago. The year 1926 stood at a crossroads between Victorian-era invention and the unmistakably modern world, and the international news of the year reflected rapid technological change, political instability, and cultural spectacle. One of the most symbolic moments came in January when Scottish inventor

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Ace Frehley, Prunella Scales, Diane Ladd, and Gilson Lavis Dies

Some more music and film stars to report on here.

These artists were guitar players and a founding member of the band KISS; a movie and TV star an actress in the BBC sitcom Fawlty Towers; was a movie star in such as Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, and TV like Kingdom Hospital; and a drummer in bands like Squeeze and for Jools Holland.

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Lyrical: “Music” (Part One)

These are songs that contain the word “Music” in their lyrics.

“I Can Hear Music” is a pop ballad written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and Phil Spector, first recorded by the Ronettes in 1966 but most famously covered by the Beach Boys on their 1969 album 20/20; the Beach Boys’ version, produced by Carl Wilson, was notable as one of his first major productions for the band and featured him on lead vocal,

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Lyrical: “Teacher” (Part One)

These are songs that contain the word “teacher” in their lyrics.

“When I Kissed the Teacher” is a playful pop song by Swedish group ABBA, written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and Stig Anderson, and released as the opening track on their 1976 album Arrival; the song tells the humorous story of a female student impulsively kissing her male teacher during class,

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Bobby Troup

He served as a lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, where he wrote and performed music for morale-boosting shows.

Bobby Troup, born Robert Wesley Troup Jr., October 18, 1918, was an American jazz pianist, singer, songwriter, actor, and composer best known for writing the iconic song “(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66” as well as “Daddy,” which became a hit for Sammy Kaye, and “The Girl Can’t Help It,” made famous by Little Richard; he was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,

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Connie Francis, Alan Bergman, Dave Cousins, and David Kaff Dies

Four more music related deaths to report.

These artists have recorded #1 hits, sang in movies, written books; was a award winning lyricist with his wife; founded the folk-turned-prog-rock band Strawbs; and was a classically trained pianist-turned rock keyboardist for the British progressive rock band Rare Bird and played Viv Savage in Rob Reiner’s, This is Spinal Tap movie.

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Brian Wilson Dies

“The maestro has passed.”

Brian Wilson was born on Sunday, June 20, 1942, in Inglewood, California, growing up in Hawthorne alongside his brothers Carl and Dennis. Brian was the first child of Audree Neva (née Korthof) and Murry Wilson, a machinist who later pursued songwriting part-time. From a young age, he displayed precocious musical talent—learning piano, crafting vocal harmonies, and teaching his siblings to sing.

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Lyrical: “Wavy Hair” (Part One)

Songs that contain the phrase “Wavy Hair” in the lyrics.

Emmylou Harris’s rendition of Mr. Sandman was released on her 1981 album Evangeline. Written by Pat Ballard in 1954, the original version became a hit for The Chordettes, with other notable covers by the Andrews Sisters and later by Chet Atkins. Harris’s interpretation adds a country twist, blending harmonies with Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt,

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Untruthful Songs (Part One)

Untruthful songs resonate with listeners who have experienced similar struggles.

Untruthful songs are tracks that explore themes of dishonesty, deception, or betrayal, often within personal relationships or social interactions. These songs typically focus on the emotional turmoil and mistrust that arise when someone is unfaithful, lies, or withholds the truth. By addressing issues like broken trust and the consequences of deception, untruthful songs resonate with listeners who have experienced similar struggles, making them a powerful way to express feelings of hurt, anger, and disappointment.

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