But the largely forgotten adaptation of his grim 1979 hit “Coward of the County” is much weirder, much darker, and more closely hews to the song’s lyrics. The song serves as a parable about ...
Just seven songs have hit new highs in the top 10 over the last three-plus months, the longest dry spell in the chart's history. By Gary Trust A summer slowdown in new Billboard Hot 100 top 10s ...
Fellow Cordials band member Leonard Capizzi and Pickett wrote the song together and pitched it to record labels. They were rejected four times before it was picked up by Gary S. Paxton’s Garpax ...
The year is 1977. Radio Shack has just introduced its TRS-80 Micro Computer System, but most Americans are more interested in the latest breed of machines coming out of Detroit: "personal luxury ...
With his smooth voice, he drew crowds to cabarets and music halls for six decades. He also sang the themes for films and TV shows, including “The Love Boat.” ...