We’ve learned of several amazing cover songs by our favourite artists via our Music Minute and Way Back Wednesday segments but which of those tunes is truly the greatest of all? Enter this week’s Flaming Feature as we countdown updated versions of hits that have become classics in their own right and in some cases, […]
It is always difficult for any serious music fan to watch their favourite artists age and experience a natural decline in their ability. Yet, it is even more disturbing when those changes seemingly result from factors other than time and damage or prematurely end great careers. As we address this issue, let’s discuss 7 singers […]
Did you know that Aretha Franklin’s signature song, “Respect”, topped the Billboard Hot 100 exactly 46 years ago today? Originally recorded by Otis Redding, Franklin’s cover of “Respect” was released in April 1967 and rose to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the week of June 3rd of the year. The song lead the […]
Usually, our Way Back Wednesday special highlights great performances and videos by artists across the industry, and we rarely compare those works. However, this week’s edition is an all out war between male and female entertainers in our very first battle of the sexes!
Some of you understand the struggles of having an extremely talented brother or sister who leaves you permanently in the shadows, no matter what you do in life. Yet, you shouldn’t feel alone in that struggle because there are many people affiliated with the music industry who are easily outshone by their famous singing siblings.
Did you know that Aretha Franklin is often wrongfully credited for singing the 1960s hit “Rescue Me”?
Did you know that the soaring high notes in Aretha Franklin’s “Ain’t No Way” were performed by Cissy Houston?
Many people enjoy the sounds of smooth Jazz while having a cigarette or trying to convince their lovers to take off their underwear, but the mood can only be set if the music is performed just right. So, this week’s Way Back Wednesday will help you choose the right tunes by artists who know how […]
With the 2012 Vh1 Divas: Diva Dance Party show set to air on December 16th, this is the perfect time for us to reflect on the show that started it all. That’s right, journeying all the way to 1990s, this week’s Way Back Wednesday is all about the iconic 1998 Vh1 Divas Live concert!