more brave than me
more blond than you
e e cummings
February 13, 2001: Nelly released "Ride Wit Me" as the third single from his debut studio album, Country Grammar.
Nelly tells his rags-to-riches story in "Ride Wit Me," recounting his rise from a teenage drug dealer to a rap star.
The old jokes goes: “I’ve just taken my wife on holiday to the Caribbean.” “Jamaica?” “No, she was happy to come.”
September 3, 1999: The Bloodhound Gang released "The Bad Touch."
“The Bad Touch” is a song filled with allusions to bedroom fun. The track begins with the singer addressing what would logically be his romantic interest.
Bloodhound Gang
Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry Be Happy” became the ultimate left-field #1, 30 years ago this week. The first chart-topper without any instrumentation, it sounded, almost by definition, unlike anything else on the radio.
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| Bobby McFerrin |
July 24, 1971: "Walk Away" by the James Gang peaked at Number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Joe Walsh has been a part of many a band, and also delved in solo ventures. The singer-songwriter was also an amazing guitarist, and showcased his arsenal with his time in the James Gang.
James Gang
January 6, 1979: Melissa Manchester's version of "Don't Cry Out Loud" entered the Billboard Top 40.
"Don't Cry Out Loud" is a song written in 1976 by Peter Allen with lyricist Carole Bayer Sager. The first evident recording of the song is by The Moments as "We Don't Cry Out Loud."
‘Get It On’ was the single’s original U.K. title and Marc Bolan and his group took the track, originating from the album ‘Electric Warrior,' to No. 1 in 1971.
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| Marc Bolan of T Rex |
