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TV Theme Songs of the 1970s -Ranked
It’s a listicle love letter to the golden age of television intros—where every theme was a banger, and every episode began with soul, funk, and heart. Contributing Author rollerboogie curates this joyful countdown of the most unforgettable TV theme songs from the ’70s.
Behind the Scenes of Top Of The Pops
Prepare to relive the golden days when Top of the Pops ruled UK music TV – and sometimes made you wonder if the musicians were actually playing or just really committed to their miming skills. From darts champs crashing the background to dolphins on bass, Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds providers the nostalgic trip with all the quirks and charm you didn’t know you missed.
It’s The Hits Of June-ish 2005!
Journey back to the bizarre musical landscape of June 2005, when a Swedish motorcycle sound effect transformed into a global phenomenon, and Damon Albarn’s animated alter-egos crafted critically acclaimed art-pop. Our Feel Good Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan dissects the cultural collision between ringtone marketing and virtual band innovation that defined this wonderfully weird era in pop history.
Contributing Author blu cheez delivers a no-holds-barred assessment of which recording artists truly mastered the art of acting, and those still finding their dramatic footing. This comprehensive analysis separates the legitimate thespians from the one-hit wonders, examining everyone from David Bowie’s transformative performances to the jury-still-out verdict on Lady Gaga’s range.
The Depth of Donna Summer’s Diverse Musical Journey
Contributing Author Chuck Small delivers a thoughtful exploration of why Donna Summer deserves recognition far beyond the disco queen crown. This eye-opening piece will forever change how you listen to the Queen of Disco’s remarkable catalog.
It’s The Hits Of June-ish 1995!
Contributing Author and sometime seventh Friend DJ Professor Dan masterfully dissects how The Rembrandts accidentally became the soundtrack to your Thursday nights, why Jarvis Cocker was basically the thinking person’s class warrior, and how Jeff Buckley made everyone feel feelings they didn’t know they had. Prepare for a delightfully unhinged journey through 90s music where TV themes became radio gold and “Hallelujah” somehow became both sacred and completely ruined simultaneously.
The Anemic Boyfriends: Remembering A Regional Cult Hit
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Deleted: A long-lost punk oddity from Anchorage once blared across scattered radio stations, defying geography and logic in the pre-internet age. This deep-dive from Contributing Author Bill Bois uncovers a DIY gem, an unlikely feminist anthem, and the fascinating cast of characters behind
“Guys Are Not Proud.”
It’s The Hits of May-ish 1985!
Step back to the spring of 1985 when British synth-pop bands were crossing the Atlantic with a vengeance, armed with primal scream therapy theories and Cold War anxiety. Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan explores how Tears For Fears’ “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” became the unofficial soundtrack to Reagan-era politics while Simple Minds reluctantly crafted their biggest hit for John Hughes’ detention hall masterpiece.
He wrote the very first article for TNOCS.com, so its poetic perfection to see Contributing Author and great friend Bill Bois bring us full circle to Number 1000! In this insightful double-concert review, Bill perfectly captures the complexities surrounding tribute acts, and their commitment to both entertainment and musical preservation.
Baby names inspired by Scottish boy bands, A Gene Simmons’ brownie mishap, and three weeks of voices going “AAAHHH!”: Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan serves up 1975’s most deliciously absurd musical moments – Tartan hysteria and helicopter rescues included.
Ready for a nostalgia trip through the forgotten corners of the Hot 100? Well, of course you are. Contributing Author and chief number cruncherJJ Live At Leeds is on the case in this brand new chapter of Streams Of Statistics.
Five White Artists Whose Blue-Eyed Soul Fooled R&B Listeners
They sounded like they belonged on soul radio—because they did. But for many listeners, the surprise came later. Contributing Author rollerboogie takes a look at five White artists whose voices were mistaken for Black in the golden age of R&B.
Back with some of the oddest couplings since Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley: It’s Contributing Author Chuck Small, bringing us an eclectic new collection of musical hand-offs…