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Radio consultant Bill Drake died on November 29, 2008. He changed the way popular music was presented on radio. Under his direction, top-40 radio grew from slow and cluttered to fast and exciting.
A DJ lands a radio job at a top radio station at the age of 20 while still in college.
Since 1840, when Esther Howland sold the first mass-produced valentine cards, people have been celebrating Valentine's Day with their loved ones in a variety of ways. Here is your ultimate source for Valentine's Day gifts.
For the forty years after the Beat Generation, we've turned to singer-songwriters to provide the soundtracks to our lives. The lead singer of Coldplay? Gwyenth's hubby Chris Martin. The US Poet Laureate? Anyone?
Want to know what the hottest songs will be at prom this year? Check out this top 10 list that is sure to help keep the teens dancing all night long.
Most Top 40 listeners should be familiar with Matchbox Twenty's playlist, after getting their start in Orlando, FL in 1996. Prior to their latest release, Exile on Mainstream, the band has sold over 44 million records worldwide.
The top practical and creative gift ideas for Mom under $30, including electronics, books, photo ideas, and accesories. All gifts can easily be ordered online or found at a nearby store.
What songs from 2007 were the best motivators, movers, and shakers? Here are the top ten country picks...
narrowing down my top 10 from Aerosmith is not an easy task
Top 10 songs of the 1960s, 60s hits, 1960s hits, 60s hit songs, 60s top songs, top songs from the sixties
One of pop rock music's top themes is the goings on of people when night comes. Roy A. Barnes' favorite nighttime songs are discussed in this article.
I have compiled my choices for the top ten male rock voices of all time...
Many pop rock songs have been written about travel themes. Read on to find out what top ten pop rock songs about travel that Roy A. Barnes likes best!
How do you decide which rock online radio station to listen to? With this handy guide, of course! Here are the creme of the the crop, the top five rock online radio stations!
I searched to the far corners of the earth to bring you the top 100 most non metal things EVER
American Idol is an extremely helpful tool in getting one's career off the ground. Take a look at some interesting career predictions for this season's Top Ten...
As per the contest, this is my first post on AC and a top 10 list of music from one of my favorite bands.
ABBA is one of the most popular groups in the world, and also one of Roy A. Barnes' favorite groups. Read on to find out his top ten favorite ABBA tunes!
Roy A. Barnes' top ten songs about cars and driving include tunes by The Cars, Gary Numan, and The Beatles. Be driven to read Roy's favorite songs about these subject matters!
Independent artist Eric Hutchison outdoes all of the current acts and finds his new album in the Top Ten on iTunes. What does these mean for independent music?
The top 5 hottest women of heavy metal provide not only physical beauty but a passion, talent and, dedication to the heavy metal that we all know and love.
Three Dog Night had more top 10 hits, sold more records and concert tickets, and had more success during that five year period than anyone in pop music history.
Huey Lewis and the News burst onto the national music stage in the early 1980s. Here are the top ten songs by Huey Lewis and the News.
List and reviews of the Top 3 Lesbian Bars in New York City. Bars featured on the list are in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Good music is timeless, and Roy Barnes' Top 10 Love Songs from the 1980's take readers on the roller coaster of the highs and lows of love (and even lust).
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The top ten songs written and performed by Ben Folds and his earlier group Ben Folds Five, as chosen by the author and justified.
A list of the top ten songs of all time. In this article: Nirvana.
You've heard of the pop-punk band band but do you know which of their songs are the best? This article provides an in depth, top 10 list at their greatest songs to date.
More than 20 years after their debut album, they're still delivering the hits. Here are the top ten songs by Bon Jovi:
A brief history of the band Barenaked Ladies as well as a listing of their top ten "serious" songs.
Through the decades, James Taylor has remained true to himself, creating songs with artful lyrics and melodies that are rich and soothing. In his successful career, James Taylor has produced many popular songs, but these hits stand out in particular.
Now that winter is approaching, there is less sunshine for people in America. See if Roy Barnes' top 10 classic rock and pop songs about the sun can provide some warmth for your soul.
The movie Twilight released its soundtrack and has made an impact across Billboard charts. Battling the likes of AC/DC, Hinder and Pink, it sits atop the biggest chart, the Top 200 Albums chart.
Get the best tunes and a memorable night from the top wedding DJs in Los Angeles!
Roy A. Barnes, an avid classic rock and pop songs lover, tells you his favorite top 10 of all time! Yes, all time: The tunes he just can't do without!
Top 10 most horrifying, terrifying movies of all times, written by an expert. Expert because I am easily frightened. Unlike creep show aficionados who have seen it all and still remain unmoved, I know what's scary.
Everyone loves a good Halloween party. Here are the top 10 songs that should be on your Halloween Play list!
Me and Bobby McGee. Jessie's Girl. Mickey. These are just three of Roy A. Barnes' favorite top 10 classic rock and pop songs with boy names.
What do you dream about? What are your favorite songs about dreams and dreaming? Roy A.Barnes tells you his favorite top 10 classic rock and pop tunes about this facet of existing.
Dog and cat lovers, this top 10 list is for you!
Tunes by KISS and The Eagles make up some of my top 10 classic rock and pop songs for the class of 1974.
These top 5 Grammy Award Winners for Best New Artist in music history are in chronological order of their wins.
This summer, many 30th Anniversary high school reunions for the class of 1979 will be occurring. Here's my top 10 songs from 1979 for these occasions.
My top 5 Grammy Award Winners for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in music history are tunes that range from the really energetic to the very poetic.
My top 5 Grammy Award Winners for Record of the Year in music history span two decades, the 1960s and 1970s.
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Movie fan Roy A. Barnes tells you his favorite top 10 classic rock and pop movie theme songs, which include themes from Rocky and Ice Castles.
Tonight the Top 8 take on Inspirational Music and take yet another opportunity to make an impression on the voters.
My top ten classic rock and pop songs about rain are a good tonic to listen to when you're down.
This is a top ten list of what I consider to be Glen Campbell's most compelling work.
This list of top 10 romantic songs from the 1980s is not based on research. It is based on memory and nostalgia. My name is Pam, and I was a teen during the '80s.
Billboard Top Hits CDs are wonderful collections of top hits from each respective year spanning from the 1950s into the 1990s.
Now it's time to throw on your poodle skirts and letter sweaters, grab your partner, and get ready to shake with these top 10 dance songs of the '50s.
Are you in a kissy mood? Well then, read this article about Roy A. Barnes' personal top ten classic rock and pop kissing songs.
I was born in the year 1967, and yes, I have a personal top ten classic rock and pop songs list!
Five top gay bars/night clubs in Las Vegas.
Everyone has to have a little down time while vacationing in Las Vegas. Kick your shoes off and order a drink in these top five Las Vegas lounges.
A comprehensive retrospective of one of the 1960s' best singers, including a top ten list, some honorable mentions, and a few interesting facts.
Train buff Roy A. Barnes tells you his favorite top 10 classic rock and pop railroad songs about trains. Don't leave the station without reading this article!
If Roy A. Barnes' first top ten classic and pop rock sad love songs to listen to after a breakup didn't cure you, you're being "prescribed" a second potent dosage here!
To Sir With Love. Teacher Teacher. School's Out. These are just a few of Roy A. Barnes' top ten songs about school. Read on and be "educated"!!!
If you're a desperado or have just spent time in Hotel California, you'll want to check out one witchy woman's picks for the top 10 Eagles' songs. It won't be wasted time, and you'll thank yourself in the long run.
Rosanne Cash has been performing for over 25 years. Often thought of as a country music talent, much of her music is far removed from the genre. When she creates music, she usually backs it up with profound feelings.
Billy Joel has never been a favorite of music critics, but he still emerged as one of the most memorable artists from the late 70's and 80's.
Peter Gabriel always stood out, even as a member of the band Genesis in the 1970s, but it was his solo career that made him a permanent icon in the music world.
Like so many other bands that emerged in the early '90s, The Cranberries, who hail from Ireland, have been dubbed "alternative," "alternative rock" and "modern rock." I'm not so sure that any of those labels really fit.
A few internet stations are limited to merely days up to a week in "Free" access and others have periodic 'commercials' sprinkled thru out. A few allow you to listen 24/7 and ask very little in exchange.
Readers will see why Journey is Roy A. Barnes' favorite band. This article is only going to feature tunes from the Steve Perry era of Journey. Perry was the lead singer of the group from 1978-1997.
Virtually everyone has a list of favorite songs from the days of their youth, but I would bet that my 1970's favorites will be favorites of many readers, too, or at the very least, make them ponder the richness of 1970's pop music.
In Fort Worth, TX the bands are as diverse as the scenery, offering everything you could want in a music experience.
Some songs sound dated the month after they're released. Others become timeless. Here are ten Sixties songs that have something - either a sound, a lyric, or production trick - that continue to affect the pop music scene.
2009 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Top 40 Third Base (3B) Rankings. Sleepers, Busts, Rookies, Breakout Players, and Stat Projections for the 2009 Fantasy Baseball Season.
I recently asked 150 teenagers to create the Ultimate MP3 playlist of Mother's Day songs for a Mother's Day CD gift. Here is the list of the top 40 favorite Mother's Day songs that teenagers created for Mom.
2009 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Top 40 Shortstop (SS) Rankings. Sleepers, Busts, Rookies, Breakout Players, and Stat Projections for the 2009 Fantasy Baseball Season.
2009 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Top 40 Second Base (2B) Rankings. Sleepers, Busts, Rookies, Breakout Players, and Stat Projections for the 2009 Fantasy Baseball Season.
The Rockies' Matt Holliday leads a strong group of outfielders for your fantasy baseball team in 2008.
My top 10 classic rock and pop songs for the high school class of 1985 are special for me because this is the year that I graduated high school.
My top 3 American Music Award Winners for Favorite Pop Rock Female Artist in music history are listed in order of their wins.
My top 3 American Music Award Winners for Favorite Pop Rock Male Artist in music history combined, won in six consecutive years from 1977-1982.
Nine of my top 10 Country Music Association Award Winners for Single of the Year in country music history are at least 23-years-old.
My top 3 People's Choice Award Winners for Favorite Group in music history span 25 years in duration.
These top 10 classic country music songs of all time include hits from such icons like Charley Pride and Ronnie Milsap.
All of my top 3 American Music Award Winners for Favorite Soul R & B Male Artist in music history were once members of singing groups.
These top 3 Country Music Association Award Winners for Entertainer of the Year in country music history are true legends!
Read about Roy A. Barnes' top musical acts who've been bestowed this worthy honor by the music-buying public!
One of the most enduring and popular pop/rock groups of all time, The Beach Boys, will be my Top Ten Song list of their greatest hits. They personified surfing, cars, and the California lifestyle of the 1960's.
Kelly has made her mark as a songwriter, a singer and an outstanding artist. Here is my list of her top ten songs that are commercial, artistic and one unreleased.
A brief description of who Taylor Swift is, focusing on her life and her top 10 songs in my opinion.
An avid Coldplay fan steps through the band's top ten songs, digging up rare tracks and forgotten songs.
The American Idol Top 9 hit the stage for "Top Downloads Week" Tuesday night. While a few of the finalists rocked the house, a few of the finalists proved that downloading the songs should be all that they do with them...
These top 5 classic rock songs by Billy Joel include one that's a musical history lesson.
American Idol this week keeps the predicted Twilight vs. Harry Potter showdown rolling, but a new voice tops the Bat Rankings for a change-and what a change!
These top 3 American Music Award Winners for Favorite Soul R & B Female Artist in music history have contributed a lot to Soul and Rhythm & Blues music genre!
All three of my top 3 People's Choice Award Winners for Favorite Female Singer in music history have starred in feature films.
These "Lovable" film beauties have attracted men audiences all around the world!
My top 10 classic rock and pop songs for sporting events are songs that really help the fans have a good time at a game or other type of competition.
Here they are, in no particular order, my top 10 rock and pop songs for the class of 1994 for their 15th anniversary high school reunions in 2009.