Encyclopedia - Billboard Magazine: Encyclopedia - Billboard Magazine
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Billboard Magazine: Encyclopedia Ii - Billboard Magazine - Methodology Of Its Charts
Currently, Billboard uses a system called Nielsen Soundscan to track sales of singles as well as different genres of albums. Essentially,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British Invasion: Encyclopedia Ii - British Invasion - The First Invasion
The roots of the first British Invasion were sown with the explosion of American Rock and Roll in 1955. Following the successful export o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rhythm And Blues: Encyclopedia Ii - Rhythm And Blues - Contemporary R&b
The term R&B today defines a style of African-American music, originating after the demise of disco in 1980, that combines elements o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1992 In Music: Encyclopedia Ii - 1992 In Music - Events
1992 was a pivotal year in the development of music. Perhaps the most notable event was the release of The Chronic by Dr. Dre. Though oth...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carpenters: Encyclopedia - Carpenters
Image:The Carpenters.jpg This article is about a musical group. If you are looking for information about the skilled trade, see carpente...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British Invasion: Encyclopedia - British Invasion
The British Invasion was an influx of rock and roll performers from Great Britain who became popular in the United States, Australia, Can...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christmas Music: Encyclopedia - Christmas Music
A Christmas song is a song which is normally sung during the time period leading up to, and sometimes shortly past, Christmas day, and us...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wanted: Encyclopedia - Wanted
"Wanted" is a popular song. It was written by Jack Fulton and Lois Steele. The most popular recorded version, by Perry Como, reached #1 o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dane Cook: Encyclopedia - Dane Cook
Dane Jeffrey Cook (born March 18, 1972 in Cambridge, Massachusetts), is an American stand-up comedian and screen actor. Cook grew up in A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cry Churchill Kohlman Song: Encyclopedia - Cry Churchill Kohlman Song
"Cry" is a popular song. It was written by Churchill Kohlman. The song was published in 1951. The biggest hit version was recorded in New...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1964 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1964 In Music
See also: 1963 in music, other events of 1964, 1965 in music, 1960s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1964 in music - Events. J...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brenda Lee: Encyclopedia - Brenda Lee
Brenda Lee, real name Brenda Mae Tarpley (born December 11, 1944), was an American teen idol and country singer from Lithonia, Georgia. B...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dreamworks: Encyclopedia - Dreamworks
DreamWorks, L.L.C., doing business as DreamWorks SKG, is a Big Ten studio in the United States of America which develops, produces, and d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Retaliation Album: Encyclopedia - Retaliation Album
This article is about the Dane Cook album. For the English word, see Revenge All Music Guide link Retaliation is the second CD/DVD set...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1958 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1958 In Music
See also: 1957 in music, other events of 1958, 1959 in music, 1950s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1958 in music - Events. J...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1954 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1954 In Music
See also: 1953 in music, other events of 1954, 1955 in music, 1950s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1954 in music - Events. F...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1985 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1985 In Music
See also: 1984 in music, other events of 1985, 1986 in music, 1980s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1985 in music - Events. J...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1979 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1979 In Music
See also: 1978 in music, other events of 1979, 1980 in music, 1970s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1979 in music - Events. Di...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bad Brains: Encyclopedia - Bad Brains
The Bad Brains are an American all-black hardcore punk and reggae band, originally formed in Washington, DC in 1977. They are considered ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Canadian: Encyclopedia - Black Canadian
The term black Canadian refers to Canadian citizens whose ancestors where indigenous to Africa; for the most part they have recent origin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1992 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1992 In Music
See also: 1991 in music, other events of 1992, 1993 in music, 1990s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1992 in music - Events. 19...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Backwater: Encyclopedia - Backwater
1st Backwater is water held or pushed back by or as if by a dam or current. The stagnant or sluggish nature of this water also gives rise...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alabama Band: Encyclopedia Ii - Alabama Band - Discography
Albums My Home's in Alabama (May 1980) Feels So Right (February 1981) Mountain Music (February 1982) The Closer You Get... (March 1983) ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - April In Portugal Song: Encyclopedia Ii - April In Portugal Song - Charting Versions
Charting versions were recorded by the Les Baxter orchestra, by the Richard Hayman orchestra, by the Freddy Martin orchestra, and by Vic ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 40 Oz. To Freedom: Encyclopedia Ii - 40 Oz. To Freedom - Track Listing
The song "D.J.s" includes, after the dancehall-style intro, a few lines quoted from "Cornerstone" by Bob Marley & the Wailers. The so...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Canadian: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Canadian - Notable Black Canadians Past And Present
Black Canadian - Actors and directors. Sarah Barrable-Tishauer, actress Clark Johnson, actor (Homicide: Life on the Street) Kandyse Mc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sandra Group: Encyclopedia Ii - Sandra Group - Discography
Note: The Eurochart singles top and Eurochart albums top are compiled by Music & Media trade magazine (subsidiary of Billboard magazi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Siouxsie & The Banshees: Encyclopedia Ii - Siouxsie & The Banshees - History
By February 1977 the Banshees were taking themselves seriously as a musical unit. They recruited Kenny Morris and Pete Fenton to their li...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Something: Encyclopedia Ii - Something - Composing And Recording
"Something", according to most sources, came about as a tribute to Harrison's then wife, Pattie Boyd. Harrison lifted the first line of h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bellamy Brothers: Encyclopedia Ii - Bellamy Brothers - History
The Bellamy Brothers started their musical career at the end of the 1960s. In 1968, they had their first official gig, playing a free sho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Richard Harris Actor: Encyclopedia Ii - Richard Harris Actor - Biography
Harris was born in Limerick, Ireland, one of nine children of farmer Ivan Harris and Mildred Harris (nee Harty). He was schooled by the J...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2004 In Country Music: Encyclopedia Ii - 2004 In Country Music - Top Hits Of The Year
2004 in country music - No. 1 Hits. (As certified by Billboard magazine) February 7 -- "Remember When" -- Alan Jackson February 21 -- ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2005 In Country Music: Encyclopedia Ii - 2005 In Country Music - Events
2005 in country music - No dates. Toby Keith, the flagship artist for DreamWorks Nashville, departs to form his own label, Show Dog Na...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Enigma Musical Project: Encyclopedia Ii - Enigma Musical Project - History
From the late 1970s onwards, Michael Cretu already had his own music career on his hands and apart from several collaboration efforts wit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pink Musician: Encyclopedia Ii - Pink Musician - Career
Pink musician - Can't Take Me Home. Pink began her career as an R&B and hip-hop musician. She has complained that because she chose...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rascal Flatts: Encyclopedia Ii - Rascal Flatts - Group History
After landing a record deal with Lyric Street Records, the trio released their eponymous debut in 2000. Rascal Flatts - I Melt controver...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pink Musician: Encyclopedia Ii - Pink Musician - Career
Pink musician - Can't Take Me Home. Pink began her career as an R&B and hip-hop musician. She has complained that because she chose...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pink Musician: Encyclopedia Ii - Pink Musician - Career
Pink musician - Can't Take Me Home. Pink began her career as an R&B artist, signed to the predominately urban label, LaFace Records...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Master Of Puppets: Encyclopedia Ii - Master Of Puppets - Historical Significance
Master of Puppets occupies the central position in the recorded output of Metallica's career, and is also regarded as one of the most imp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Opeth: Encyclopedia Ii - Opeth - History
Opeth was formed in Stockholm in 1990 by David Isberg. Isberg invited Mikael Åkerfeldt to join the band at a practice session as a bass ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Robert Palmer British Singer: Encyclopedia Ii - Robert Palmer British Singer - 1974-1984: Early Solo Career
On the basis of his youthful looks, strong stage presence, and soulful voice, Island Records signed Palmer to a solo deal. His first solo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Run Baby Run: Encyclopedia Ii - Run Baby Run - Single Release
"Run Baby Run" was released in July 2005 in Australia, where it failed to match the success of previous single "Why Do You Love Me", desp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Top Of The Pops: Encyclopedia Ii - Top Of The Pops - History
Top of the Pops began on New Year's Day 1964 in a studio set in a disused church in Manchester. DJ Jimmy Savile presented the first show,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Unreleased Madonna Songs: Encyclopedia Ii - Unreleased Madonna Songs - Post Kabballah Conversion Recordings 1997-present
Unreleased Madonna songs - The Ray Of Light album. Revenge and Gone, Gone, Gone and Like A Flower - All unreleased songs recorded for ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Timeline Of Trends In Music From The United States 1930-1970: Encyclopedia Ii - Timeline Of Trends In Music From The United States 1930-1970 - 1930s
Timeline of trends in music from the United States 1930-1970 - 1930 in music. Led by musicians like Sol Hoopii, Hawaiian steel guitar ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Motels: Encyclopedia Ii - The Motels - Second Most Successful Incarnation
In March 1978, Martha Davis was approached by lead guitarist Jeff Jourard (formerly of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) to form a new Mot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Scott Joplin: Encyclopedia Ii - Scott Joplin - Illness
Joplin wanted to experiment further with compositions like Treemonisha, but by 1916 he was suffering from the effects of terminal syphili...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Green Day: Encyclopedia Ii - Green Day - History
Green Day - Lookouts: the beginning 1988-1992. At the age of 12, Tre Cool became a member of the band The Lookouts. Their album attract...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Madonna Entertainer: Encyclopedia Ii - Madonna Entertainer - 1980s
In 1982, Madonna inked a single deal with Sire Records that paid her $5,000. Her first single, "Everybody", was produced by Mark Kamins ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Madonna's Achievements And Awards: Encyclopedia Ii - Madonna's Achievements And Awards - Music
Billboard Hot 100 Madonna has had twelve number-one singles on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles Chart; the same number as Diana Ross and The ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Faith Hill: Encyclopedia Ii - Faith Hill - Pop Crossover
Hill's 1998 album, Faith, moved her closer towards a mainstream, pop-oriented sound, which lost her many of her long-time fans. "This Kis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fire And Rain: Encyclopedia Ii - Fire And Rain - Origin Of The Song
Taylor has related different versions of what the song is about. In a BBC interview he stated that the song chronicled his experiences in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Definitely Maybe: Encyclopedia Ii - Definitely Maybe - Charting Singles
Album - Billboard (USA) Singles - Billboard (USA) ... See also:Definitely Maybe, Definitely Maybe - Track listing, Definitely Maybe - P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Deborah Cox: Encyclopedia Ii - Deborah Cox - Awards
Deborah Cox - 1996. 1996 Won Juno Award for Best R&B / Soul Recording ("Deborah Cox"). 1996 Nominated American Music Award for Fav...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bob Kingsley: Encyclopedia Ii - Bob Kingsley - Career
Kingsley rose to national prominence in 1974 when he became the producer of the nationally syndicated "ACC," a up-and-coming countdown pr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hot Country Singles & Tracks: Encyclopedia Ii - Hot Country Singles & Tracks - History
Billboard began compiling the popularity of country songs with its January 8, 1944 issue. However, only the genre's most popular jukebox ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fu-schnickens: Encyclopedia Ii - Fu-schnickens - History
The Fu-Schnickens comprised Chip Fu (Roderick Roachford), Moc Fu (J. Jones), and Poc Fu (Lennox Maturine). The three friends from East Fl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hit Record: Encyclopedia Ii - Hit Record - England
See also. Hit Music in the UK Charts Plus (about the weekly UK newsletter) UK Albums Chart UK Singles Chart Music Week about the UK tr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Keiko Matsui: Encyclopedia Ii - Keiko Matsui - Recording Success
Keiko Matsui released two albums under the MCA label before moving on to White Cat, Countdown, Unity and currently Narada. The 1990s saw ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Madonna Entertainer: Encyclopedia Ii - Madonna Entertainer - Biography
Madonna Louise Ciccone was the third of six children born to an Italian-American Chrysler engineer, Silvio "Tony" P. Ciccone, and Madonn...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - I Want To Hold Your Hand: Encyclopedia Ii - I Want To Hold Your Hand - Launching The Invasion
On November 29, 1963, Parlophone Records released to the United Kingdom "I Want To Hold Your Hand", with "This Boy" joining it on the sin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hot Digital Songs: Encyclopedia Ii - Hot Digital Songs - Most Downloads Sold
D4L holds the record for the most downloads sold in one week, when "Laffy Taffy" sold over 175,000 digital downloads during the week afte...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hot 100 Airplay: Encyclopedia Ii - Hot 100 Airplay - Strength Of Airplay
Singles usually enter the Hot 100 Airplay chart before any other, because in most cases, they hit the airwaves first before being made co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hot 100 Number-one Hits Of 1958 Usa: Encyclopedia Ii - Hot 100 Number-one Hits Of 1958 Usa - Hot 100
Lists of number-one hits in the United States 1955 | 1956 | 1957 | 1958 | 1959 | 1960 1961 | 1962 | 1963 | 1964 | 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Best-selling Female Singer: Encyclopedia Ii - Best-selling Female Singer - The Case For Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is an American singer whose first album was released in 1990. According to Carey's official website, she is "the biggest sel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adult Contemporary Billboard Chart: Encyclopedia Ii - Adult Contemporary Billboard Chart - Comparison With The Hot 100
Although some people would assume that The Billboard Hot 100 and the Adult Contemporary (AC) chart are the same thing, they are not. The ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Led Zeppelin Dvd: Encyclopedia Ii - Led Zeppelin Dvd - Menu Clips
Royal Albert Hall - January 9, 1970 "Thank You" (Page/Plant) (pre-concert keyboard rehearsal outro) - 0:34 Royal Albert Hall - January ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Green Day: Encyclopedia Ii - Green Day - History
Green Day - Lookouts: the beginning 1988-1992. At the age of 12, Tré Cool became a member of the band The Lookouts. Their album attrac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dane Cook: Encyclopedia Ii - Dane Cook - Career
When he was a teenager, Cook would discover his comedic talent when his father, former radio personality George Cook, gave him a tape rec...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Linda Ronstadt: Encyclopedia Ii - Linda Ronstadt - Early Career
Linda Ronstadt was born in Tucson, Arizona to a father of Mexican and German ancestry and a mother of Dutch Jewish-English descent. While...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bad Brains: Encyclopedia Ii - Bad Brains - History
The band was first founded as a fairly ordinary jazz-fusion ensemble called Mind Power, with singer Sid McCray, in the mould of bands suc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kenny Chesney: Encyclopedia Ii - Kenny Chesney - Recording Career History:
His first major hit was "Fall in Love," which reached the Country Top 10 in 1995. The follow-up, "All I Need to Know," also reached the T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carpenters: Encyclopedia Ii - Carpenters - 1970s
The Carpenters achieved their breakthrough in 1970 with the release of the Burt Bacharach-Hal David song, "(They Long to Be) Close to You...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jailhouse Rock 1957 Film: Encyclopedia Ii - Jailhouse Rock 1957 Film - Primary Cast
Original music (composers): Jeff Alexander Roy C. Bennett Aaron Schroder Abner Silver Lieber and Stoller Sid Tepper Ben Weisman ......   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jerry Lee Lewis: Encyclopedia Ii - Jerry Lee Lewis - Early Life And Career At Sun Records
Born in Ferriday, Louisiana, Jerry Lee Lewis showed an early, natural talent for the piano. His parents were poor but took out a loan to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hot Dance Music/club Play: Encyclopedia Ii - Hot Dance Music/club Play - History
The Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart has undergone several incarnations since its inception in 1974. Originally a Top 10 list of tracks th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brenda Lee: Encyclopedia Ii - Brenda Lee - Biography
Brenda sang in a big adult voice from childhood and began her recording career at age 12 in 1956, with songs like "BIGELOW 6-200 (pronoun...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Johnny Cash: Encyclopedia Ii - Johnny Cash - Biography
Johnny Cash - Early life. Born J.R. Cash in Kingsland, Arkansas, by age five he was working in the cotton fields, singing along with hi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christmas Music: Encyclopedia Ii - Christmas Music - List Of Christmas Songs
Christmas music - General Christmas songs. The following songs are well known for being performed by more than one different artists: ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Desiderata: Encyclopedia Ii - Desiderata - The Baltimore Hoax
Around 1965, copies of the poem were circulated to various publications with the fraudulent (or perhaps simply mistaken) attribution "Fou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dreamworks: Encyclopedia Ii - Dreamworks - Overview
The initials "SKG" stand for the company's co-founders, Steven Spielberg (movie director and founder of Amblin Entertainment), Jeffrey Ka...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Music Of Canada: Encyclopedia Ii - Music Of Canada - Popular Music
Main article: Canadian popular music Before the explosion of modern popular music in the 1950s, Canada produced several notable stars. Be...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Canadian: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Canadian - Notable Black Canadians Past And Present
Black Canadian - Actors and directors. Clark Johnson, actor (Homicide: Life on the Street) Kandyse McClure, actress (Battlestar Galact...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1985 In Music: Encyclopedia Ii - 1985 In Music - Awards
1985 in music - Grammy Awards. Grammy Awards of 1985 1985 in music - Country Music Association Awards. 1985 in music - Eurovision ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1979 In Music: Encyclopedia Ii - 1979 In Music - Events
Disco reigned supreme in 1979, with several #1 hits from The Bee Gees and Donna Summer that year. Several artists who were not regarded a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pink Floyd: Encyclopedia Ii - Pink Floyd - Band History
Pink Floyd - Syd Barrett led years: 1965-1968. Pink Floyd evolved from an earlier band, formed in 1964, which was at various times call...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Madonna Entertainer: Encyclopedia Ii - Madonna Entertainer - Biography
Madonna was born to an Italian-American Chrysler engineer, Silvio "Tony" P. Ciccone, and Madonna Louise Fortin (from a French Canadian f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Canadian: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Canadian - Black Immigration
Black people arrived in Canada in several waves of immigration. The first of these alongside, French colonists as slaves. Others arriving...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Canadian: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Canadian - Notable Black Canadians, Past And Present
Black Canadian - Actors and directors. Clark Johnson, actor (Homicide: Life on the Street) Kandyse McClure, actress (Battlestar Galact...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pink Musician: Encyclopedia Ii - Pink Musician - Discography
Pink musician - Albums. Can't Take Me Home (2000) #26 US, #13 UK 2x Platinum, 3 million copies worldwide M!ssundaztood (2001) #6 US...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carpenters: Encyclopedia Ii - Carpenters - 1960s
During the mid to late 1960s, the two attempted to launch a musical career but failed to gain a successful recording deal until the decad...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pink Musician: Encyclopedia Ii - Pink Musician - Personal Life
She has explained the origin of the stage name "Pink" in three different versions, one explicit. The lighter version claims that she had ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Madonna Entertainer: Encyclopedia Ii - Madonna Entertainer - 2000s
In 2000, at the age of 42, Madonna released the album Music. A commercial and critical hit, it saw Madonna abandon her earlier sexual an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British Invasion: Encyclopedia Ii - British Invasion - Third British Invasion Britpop
The Britpop movement of the middle 1990s can be seen as a direct continuation of the original British Invasion of the 1960s, mixed with m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Madonna's Achievements And Awards: Encyclopedia Ii - Madonna's Achievements And Awards - Surveys & Polls
Below is a chronological list of awards won by Madonna ... See also:Madonna's achievements and awards, Madonna's achievements and awards...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Keiko Matsui: Encyclopedia Ii - Keiko Matsui - Early Years
Keiko Doi's mother Emiko brought her to her first piano lesson in the June following her fifth birthday. Japanese tradition holds that a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Madonna Entertainer: Encyclopedia Ii - Madonna Entertainer - 1990s
In 1990, at the age of 32, she starred as Breathless Mahoney in Dick Tracy alongside Warren Beatty, whom she also briefly dated. She ear...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pink Musician: Encyclopedia Ii - Pink Musician - Discography
Pink musician - Albums. Pink musician - Singles. ... See also:Pink musician, Pink musician - Personal Life, Pink musician - Career,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christmas Music: Encyclopedia Ii - Christmas Music - Christmas Albums
Some artists record albums dedicated to Christmas or winter. These collections often contain covers of well-known Christmas songs or caro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Madonna Entertainer: Encyclopedia Ii - Madonna Entertainer - Personal Life
Madonna entertainer - Italian influence. Though Madonna Ciccone is half French Canadian, more often the influence of her Italian Americ...   » Read the article