This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite songs that mention celebrities either in the title or lyrics. See if you agree with any of these!
“Buddy Holly” is a 1994 song by Weezer, written by frontman Rivers Cuomo, and released as the second single from their debut album, Weezer (The Blue Album); the track blends power pop and alternative rock with playful lyrics that reference pop culture, most notably name-dropping 1950s rock and roll pioneer Buddy Holly and actress Mary Tyler Moore,
While this single almost made number 1 on the Hot 100 chart (number 2), it was number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Easy Listening chart and the U.S. Cash Box Top 100 chart.
“Classical Gas” is an instrumental composition written and performed by American guitarist Mason Williams, originally released in 1968 on his album The Mason Williams Phonograph Record. Blending classical guitar stylings with a pop-rock arrangement, the piece became an unexpected mainstream success,
