This “Stand Out Single” peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks in April 1970.
Released by Motown on February 24, 1970, “ABC” backed with “The Young Folks” was the Jackson 5’s second major-label single and the follow-up to their sensational debut smash, “I Want You Back.” Rather than merely trying to repeat that success, Motown deliberately refined the same winning formula.
Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s real-life nephew, makes his feature-film acting debut in the title role.
Michael (2026) is an American biographical musical drama about the life and career of Michael Jackson, directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by Academy Award-nominated screenwriter John Logan. The film was produced by Graham King, John Branca, and John McClain through GK Films and Optimum Productions, with Lionsgate handling distribution in the United States and Universal Pictures releasing it internationally. Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s real-life nephew, makes his feature-film acting debut in the title role, with Juliano Krue Valdi portraying Michael as a child.
This is my debut Shining Star Award going to the band Big Star.
I have decided to create a new Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame award known as the Shining Star Award. It will be awarded to bands/artists that I love, that may not as be well known, maybe from smaller musical markets, with catalogs not as deep as some of other artists such as the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Elton John, Michael Jackson, or Prince.
This is a series of posts that will talk about some of my favorite Alternative Rock songs. See if you agree with any of these!
“Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana was written by band members Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl and released on September 10, 1991, as the lead single from their second album, Nevermind; produced by Butch Vig, the track emerged from a loud-quiet-loud dynamic inspired in part by the Pixies and was built around
This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite songs about criminals. See if you agree with any of these!
“30 Days in the Hole” is a gritty hard-rock and blues-rock anthem written by Steve Marriott and first released in late 1972 by the English band Humble Pie as a single from their fifth album Smokin’ and later embraced as an album-oriented and classic rock staple despite failing to chart when originally issued; Marriott’s raw, soulful vocals
All these songs have their title starting with the letter “A”.
“Another Day” is a song written and performed by Paul McCartney, released in February 1971 as his first solo single following the breakup of The Beatles, though it was originally started during the Let It Be sessions with lyrical contributions from Linda McCartney, who also received a co-writing credit.
Some scary tunes for your turntable.
There are lots of songs that relate to the Halloween holiday. In these posts I’ll write about some of my favorites. This will include low hanging fruit as well as some you may have not heard. No matter the situation I hope some of these songs will get you into the Halloween spirit (get it?). Do I even have a ghost of a chance listing some you like…..ok I’ll stop.
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.
With a keen sense of production and a deep understanding of emerging trends in rock music, he quickly established himself as a sought-after producer.
Shel Talmy is an American-born record producer and songwriter who played a pivotal role in shaping the British rock and pop scene of the 1960s. Known for his innovative production techniques and for working with some of the most iconic artists of the era, Talmy is celebrated for his contribution to hits that remain legendary.
Songs that contain the Lyrics “Black and White” or “Black or White”.
“Black or White,” by Michael Jackson, is a powerful pop anthem released in 1991 as the lead single from his album Dangerous. Written by Jackson and Bill Bottrell, the song combines rock and dance-pop elements with a central message of racial unity and equality. Known for its iconic music video featuring groundbreaking morphing technology,
