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The following table lists the title and artist of the top ten most played songs in the United States during 2011.
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Rank Song ArtistTotal Audience1. Rolling In The DeepAdele 658,0002. Give Me EverythingPitbull feat. Ne-yo, Afrojack 620,0003. Party Rock Anthem LMFAO feat. Lauren Bennett & G 571,0004. E.T. Katy… Read more
The following table lists the title and artist of the top ten most played songs in the United States during 2010. Rank Song ArtistTotal Audience1. Need You KnowLady Antebellum 600,0002. Hey, Soul SisterTrain 540,0003. California Gurls Katy Perry feat. Snoop Dogg 503,0004. Nothin' On You B.o.B. feat. Bruno… Read more
The following table lists the title and artist of the top ten most played songs in the United States during 2009. Rank Song ArtistTotal Audience1. Love Story Taylor Swift 2,443,842,0002. You Belong With Me Taylor Swift 2,337,557,5003. I'm Yours Jason Mraz 2,315,292,7004. Knock You Down Keri Hilson… Read more
The following table lists the title and artist of the top ten most played songs in the United States during 2008. Rank Title, Artist 1. “Bleeding Love,” Leona Lewis 2. “Low,” Flo Rida Feat. T-Pain 3. “Love Song,” Sara Bareilles 4. “Apologize,” Timbaland feat.… Read more
From Verdi to Pussy Riot, musicians use their lyrics and music as a vehicle to express their political views.
by Jennie Wood
Pussy Riot at Lobnoye Mesto on Red Square, Moscow
Photo credit: Denis Bochkarev ©2012
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The 49th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 11, 2007.
Album of the Year:
Taking the Long Way, Dixie Chicks
Record of the Year:
“Not Ready to Make Nice,” Dixie Chicks
Song of the Year:
“Not Ready to Make Nice,” Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines, Emily Robison and Dan Wilson (Dixie Chicks)… Read more
The best of the best from "The King"
by Mark Zurlo
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Elvis made few recordings in other languages and his only… Read more
“Worried Life Blues,“ Big Maceo “The Things That I Used to Do,“ Guitar Slim “Boogie Chillun,“ John Lee Hooker “Dust My Broom,“ Elmore James “Hell Hound on My Trail,“ Robert Johnson “Help Me,“ Sonny Boy Williamson #2 “The Sky Crying,“ Elmore James “Reconsider Baby,“… Read more
The Best of Bobby “Blue“ Bland, Bobby “Blue“ Bland (Duke) Ice Pickin', Albert Collins (Alligator) A.K.A. Howlin' Wolf, Howlin' Wolf (Chess) Born Under a Bad Sign/Livewire Blues Power, Albert King (Stax) Hideaway, Freddie King (King) Live at the Regal, B.B. King (ABC… Read more
Blues and Gospel Records 1902-1942, J. Godrich and R.M.W. Dixon Blues Unlimited (magazine) Chicago Breakdown (Chicago Blues), Mike Rowe Living Blues (magazine) Country Blues, Sam Charters Nothing but the Blues, Lawrence Cohn Blues Records 1943-1966, Mike Leadbetter and… Read more
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A look at the most enduring songs by the Fab Four
by Chris Rowen
The Beatles
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This page lists the best-selling gold or platinum albums of American Idol alumni. SEPTUPLE PLATINUM (sold 7 million copies) Some Hearts, Carrie Underwood (winner, season 4) SEXTUPLE PLATINUM (sold 6 million copies) Breakaway, Kelly Clarkson (winner, season 1) QUADRUPLE PLATINUM (sold 4… Read more
Facts and stats about Rolling Stones hits, albums and other milestones
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Source: WikiCommons
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The number of studio albums the… Read more
Here's a look at some of the best books and movies about the Rolling Stones. Gimme Shelter Movie Poster Related Links Poll: Most Influential Band The Rolling Stones Timeline Famous Firsts of the Rolling Stones Rolling Stones By the Numbers… Read more
After 50 years, the Rolling Stones continue to influence and inspire. Related Links Poll: Most Influential Band The Rolling Stones Timeline Famous Firsts of the Rolling Stones Rolling Stones By the Numbers Books… Read more
The Stones' first concert, No. 1 hit, and more
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Source: WikiCommons
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The following is a list of movies featuring the Beatles as well as films inspired by them. by Jennie Wood The Beatles Related Links The Beatles Timeline Famous Firsts of the Beatles The Beatles: By the Numbers The Lasting Influence of the Beatles… Read more
Years after the Beatles broke up, their music and legacy still inspires. by Jennie Wood Related Links The Beatles Timeline Famous Firsts of the Beatles The Beatles: By the Numbers At the Movies with the Beatles Music Timeline… Read more
The Oscars®, awarded annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, showcase the best in movies and couture and always stir controversy. The awards honor films released in the previous year; we have listed the awards by the years in which the nominated films were released, rather than the year in which the awards were given (so… Read more
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