If you ever find yourself in a position where the artist you are looking at has five No. 1 hits on the Hot 100 from a total of 25 charted songs, you are not witnessing “success” — you are witnessing precision. Adele’s Hot 100 run is defined by a specific formula: she doesn’t enter the … Read more
The relationship between ABBA and Billboard’s Hot 100 is one of the more fascinating “almost perfectly aligned” stories in pop history. While they were an unstoppable force around the globe, with melodies designed for maximum replay, harmonies reaching for the ceiling, and hooks that landed with the inevitability of gravity, in America, their reign was … Read more
January 13th is a date that has stood the test of time in the world of music. Over the years, this date has marked legendary live concerts and recording sessions. Indeed, it is a date that has marked the birth of legendary voices in the world of music, ranging from the likes of jazz, rock, … Read more
Have you ever found yourself humming a tune without realizing it? Why is it that certain songs seem to catch on with your brain and won’t leave? What’s behind the secret sauce that hit songwriters use to create those musical moments that you just can’t seem to shake from your head? These are all questions … Read more
January 12 has been quite an incredible day in the history of music through the years. This is the day when legendary music records were created, when legendary rock bands formed, and when future music stars were born. It’s hard to believe the history of this magical day that has the power to create the … Read more
Have you ever noticed how so many big hits seem to have the same kind of momentum regardless of the differences in their styles? This is no illusion. Tempo, which is usually measured by Beats Per Minute or BPM, is quiet but very much linked to charts. The most surprising thing about tempo is not … Read more
But if you take a glance at the global charts for a length of time, you will start to see a pattern. Artists at the top change, sounds shift, and new scenes emerge, but certain genres continue to make appearances in the top spots year after year. The answer is simple. Global charts are for … Read more
The ninth day of December has been a historical day in the music industry, and this day has a combination of concerts, chart entries, and important historical events in the music sector taking place through the years. Ranging from the earlier concerts performed by Elvis Presley to the current pop artists topping the charts, the … Read more
All I Want for Christmas Is You is a Christmas classic by American pop sensation Mariah Carey. This happy love song has become one of the most well-known Christmas songs globally since its release in 1994. This song, co-written with producer Walter Afanasieff, unites 1960s pop/R&B elements with Christmas bells and euphoric vocals. In this … Read more
December 8 is a very important day in the history of music, marked by significant events, top releases on the charts, and important birthdays. Some of the most memorable and sad events on this day were seen in the year 1980 when former Beatle John Lennon was shot and killed outside his New York apartment. … Read more