Posts Tagged ‘David Bowie’
Song of the Week #72 – “Life On Mars?”
Written by admin on September 19, 2011 – 10:02 am - |
David Bowie’s “Life On Mars?” is “Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons. |
Tags: David Bowie, David Bowie Life On Mars, Flaming Lips, Hunky Dory, Rick Wakeman
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Song of the Week #66 – “Here Comes the Night”
Written by admin on August 8, 2011 – 10:22 am -| Them’s “Here Comes the Night,” featuring Van Morrison on lead vocals, is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.
“Here Comes the Night” was released on single in March 1965, backed with “All for Myself,” and became Them’s biggest hit. |
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Tags: David Bowie, Here Comes the Night, Lulu, Them, Van Morrison
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Song of the Week #63 – “Waterloo Sunset”
Written by admin on July 18, 2011 – 9:10 am - |
The Kinks’ “Waterloo Sunset” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons. |
Tags: David Bowie, Kinks - Something Else, Peter Gabriel, ray davies, the kinks, Waterloo Sunset
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Song of the Week #61 – “Dancing in the Street”
Written by admin on July 4, 2011 – 7:34 am -| Martha and the Vandellas’ classic 1964 hit “Dancing in the Street” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.
“Dancing in the Street” was released on single in July 1964, backed with “There He Is (At My Door).” The song also opened the group’s 1965 album, “Dance Party.” |
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Tags: Dancing in the Street, David Bowie, Everly Brothers, Martha and the Vandellas, Martha Reeves, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, mick jagger, Motown, Van Halen
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Live Aid – 25th anniversary
Written by admin on July 13, 2010 – 8:12 pm -| Today is the 25th anniversary of the Live Aid charity show which was broadcast live around the world from Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia.
Although there were some high profile “no shows,” including many stars who had appeared on the USA for Africa “We Are The World” single, many of the biggest performers of the day were assembled for Live Aid, including Phil Collins (who famously played both gigs), U2, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Bryan Adams, Queen, Duran Duran, Madonna, Elton John, Simple Minds, The Who, The Pretenders and many more. |
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Tags: David Bowie, Live Aid, mick jagger, Phil Collins, Queen, Simple Minds, Tina Turner
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