La Bamba: Ritchie’s Death is Announced
A tragic day that silenced the music and left a lasting impact on the world of rock ‘n’ roll. On February 3, 1959, the world of rock and roll came…
A tragic day that silenced the music and left a lasting impact on the world of rock ‘n’ roll. On February 3, 1959, the world of rock and roll came…
In the late 1950s, rock and roll was the heartbeat of American youth culture. But it was a culture dominated by white musicians who sang about rebellion, love, and freedom.…
A day when three stars fell from the sky, and rock and roll lost its future. On February 3, 1959, the world of music was forever changed. That day, Ritchie…
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Introduction In the vast and varied world of music, where powerful personalities and distinct genres often create divides, unexpected friendships can blossom. One of the most remarkable of these is…
And it still tucks us in, decades later. There are songs that explode with power.And then there are songs like “(They Long to Be) Close to You.” Soft. Simple.Like a…
Because performance is easy. Pretending to be fine is harder. There’s a clip of Karen Carpenter performing “Only Yesterday” on television in 1981. She’s glowing. Graceful. Flawlessly dressed.The voice —…
Because it wasn’t just a song. It was everything she couldn’t say out loud. Some songs become hits.Some become classics.And then, there are songs like “I Need to Be in…
And maybe that’s what makes it feel even more personal. There’s a kind of sadness that comes not from loss —but from what was never given a chance. In 1982,…