1998 – Iran and Iraq begin a ceasefire in their eight-year-old war. Mikhail Gorbachev becomes Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet, effectively head of state of the Soviet Union. Benazir Bhutto is named Prime Minister of Pakistan, the first female leader of a Muslim country. A mixed bag of news … so let’sContinue reading “1998: The Year In Music”
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“Thriller” – Every Song Ranked
Michael Jackson was THE titan of 80’s Pop, and you need look no further than “Thriller” to find a masterpiece. I love most of the songs on this album, and have done for some time … so I’m amazed I’ve forgotten to rank the album’s tracks from worst to best until now! Before we begin,Continue reading ““Thriller” – Every Song Ranked”
40 Most Popular Christmas Songs – Ranked
It’s that time of year again – all the radios are playing the most god-awful music you’ve ever heard for a month straight! Not all Christmas songs are bad, though, but I did start to wonder – how many of the popular hits are actually good? And that’s when I stumbled across this article ofContinue reading “40 Most Popular Christmas Songs – Ranked”
1970: The Year In Music
1970 – The Best Picture winning film “Patton” releases. The Mary Tyler Moore Show premiers. Paul McCartney officially announces the split of The Beatles. Brazil and Pelé become the first team and player to win the FIFA World Cup three times. Maybe not the most exciting year in the world … but at least theContinue reading “1970: The Year In Music”